Marriott International Recognized Again as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies

Marriott International Recognized Again as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies

(IN SHORT) Marriott International has been named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for the 12th consecutive year, ranking first in the Hotels, Casinos, and Resorts category and 13th overall. This recognition highlights Marriott’s dedication to its people-first culture, leadership, and corporate social responsibility. The company’s recent achievements include the launch of its “Be” brand, which focuses on attracting top talent and providing career growth opportunities. Marriott continues to serve communities globally, with millions of volunteer hours contributed to disaster relief and human trafficking awareness training. As Marriott nears its 100th anniversary, its focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and excellence remains central to its mission.

(PRESS RELEASE) Bethesda, MD, 2025-Feb-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has once again earned a spot on FORTUNE Magazine’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, continuing its streak since the list’s inception in 1998. This year, Marriott claimed the top spot in the Hotels, Casinos, and Resorts category and secured an impressive 13th position overall.

FORTUNE’s annual rankings evaluate businesses across nine key areas of corporate reputation, including leadership, innovation, social responsibility, and talent attraction. Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott International, expressed his pride in the recognition: “Being named to FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies list year after year is a true honor. It reflects our unwavering commitment to a people-first culture and the dedication we have to serving our guests, associates, and communities around the globe.”

This accolade comes on the heels of Marriott’s recognition on FORTUNE’s and Great Place to Work’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Additionally, it highlights the successful launch of Marriott’s people brand “Be” in 2023, which was designed to attract top talent, provide career growth opportunities, and further Marriott’s commitment to inclusivity.

Approaching its 100th anniversary, Marriott continues to focus on its core values, including putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and contributing positively to society. In 2024, Marriott associates volunteered more than 3.4 million hours globally, contributing to disaster relief efforts in regions such as Hawaii, Kenya, and Los Angeles. The company has also made significant strides in human trafficking awareness, training over 1.4 million associates since 2016, alongside training more than 2.2 million hospitality professionals outside the company.

ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of over 9,300 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 144 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

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Media Contact:

Christin Fernandez
Director, Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Marriott International
Christin.Fernandez@Marriott.com

Source: Marriott International, Inc.

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