Marriott International plans to have 25 percent of its existing global hotel portfolio owned by diverse owners, including women, by 2020

Ribbon cutting (2011) for the grand opening of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles. From left to right: Jack Ezzell, Alvin Schexnider, William Grace, Tamra Markham (hotel management group), Lake Charles City Councilman John Falgout, Lake Charles Mayor Randy Roach, Evette Gradney, John Biagas, Mark Biagas, Randy Biagas.