Each Marriott hotel has a unique story to tell - but the chain itself has accomplished so many goals throughout the years. Read some interesting facts about Marriott International!
We all know the famous Marriott International. But do you know what makes it so special?
- Marriott International is the biggest hotel chain in the world by the number of rooms.
With 8,000 properties and 1,423,044 rooms throughout 131 countries and territories, it has 30 brands. 2,149 of these 8,000 hotels are run by Marriott, while 5,493 are run by third parties under franchising agreements.
- Marriott was the first hotel chain to implement online reservation system.
Marriott set the trend in the hospitality industry by making the online reservation of rooms possible.
- Ex-Starwood is now part of Marriott.
Marriott acquired Starwood hotels, making it part of the Marriott International chain. The loyalty program of Starwood is now merged with Marriott’s.
- JW in JW Marriott stands for John Willard.
About 90 years ago in the USA, John Willard Marriott created the Marriott hotel chain - that is why the iconic JW in JW Marriott stands for his name.
- At Marriott, formalities are taken care of later.
Unlike almost all hotels, Marriott allows customers to enter the room and unwind without being stopped at the front desk to pay, provide a security deposit, or make a copy of their passport. Formalities are finished a bit later, which is a huge comfort for people who have been exhausted by a long drive or a busy day at work.
- Marriott hotel chain started with only two motels.
In the 1950s, the Marriott business began with two motels in Washington, DC. The Quality Inn at the airport was the first, and the Twin Bridge was the second. In 1967, the first Marriott resort opened in Camelback, Arizona.
- Marriott was the first hospitality company to enter the cruise industry.
Marriott and SunLine formed a partnership in 1972, making Marriott the first lodging company to join the cruise ship industry.
- One of the JW Marriott hotels is also the second largest in the world.
Dubai's JW Marriott Marquis is the second-largest hotel in the world. It is 355 meters tall, contains 72 stories, and 1608 rooms.
Marriott International surely has a bright future ahead, with all that it has accomplished. Would you like to work at a renowned hotel chain like Marriott? Make sure you sign up with Placement International via this form, or send us an email at info@placement-int.com with your CV.
