Marriott International, Inc. is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Its heritage can be traced to a small root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C. in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Today it has more than 3,700 properties in 74 countries and territories. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands, including Marriott Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club.
There are approximately 300,000 employees at headquarters, managed and franchised properties. Marriott is consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. In fiscal year 2011, Marriott International reported revenues of over $12 billion.
Marriott International's goal is to create significant value by aggressively building its brands and growing its businesses. The company is dedicated to providing exceptional service to customers, growth opportunities for associates, and attractive returns to shareholders and owners.
Principles of Responsible Business
Marriott International believes that our success as a global hospitality company is grounded in our purpose, values, and conduct demonstrated each day through our world-class service, ethical business practices, commitment to our employees, and our culture. We demonstrate our purpose, values and principles of responsible business through policies on employment, human rights, environment, supply chain, and in the conduct we uphold and expect of others.
Youth Career Initiative
Youth Career Initiative (YCI) is a 24-week education program created and managed by the International Tourism Partnership, which enables hotels to deliver life and employment skills training to young people from challenging backgrounds. By serving as mentors, teachers and on-the-job trainers, our managers share expertise that helps these young people prepare for the job market.
In 2010, Marriott was instrumental in securing a $200,000 grant for YCI from the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons to include rehabilitated survivors of human trafficking in the YCI program in Mexico, Vietnam and Brazil. In 2012, this program’s first graduating class in Mexico City included 11 survivors of trafficking from local shelters.
