Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. (Bill) Marriott, Jr. Today, Marriott International has about 3,150 lodging properties located in the United States and 67 other countries and territories.
Marriott's operations are grouped into the following five business segments:
Marriott...
more
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. (Bill) Marriott, Jr. Today, Marriott International has about 3,150 lodging properties located in the United States and 67 other countries and territories.
Marriott's operations are grouped into the following five business segments:
Marriott was founded by J. Willard Marriott 1927 when he and his wife opened a root beer stand in Washington D.C.. As a missionary in the sweltering, humid summers in Washington, Marriott was convinced that what the city needed was a such a place to get a cool drink. They later expanded their enterprises into a chain of restaurants and hotels.
The Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia is Marriott International’s longest operating hotel, and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009. Their son and current Chairman and Chief Executve Officer, J.W...
less
