Marriott Ranks in CIO Magazine's "Bold 100"
NEW YORK, NY, August 17, 2005. Marriott International has been named by IDG's CIO magazine to its CIO 100 list for the sixth time in seven years. The magazine recognizes Marriott as an organization that exemplifies the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology. The 2005 CIO award, this year themed to honor the "Bold 100," acknowledges organizations that embrace transformational initiatives for the sake of great reward. According to the magazine, the "Bold 100" honorees "are playing not just to survive, but to win."
"This award demonstrates Marriott's position as an innovator and leader within the hospitality and travel industry in creating integrated business practices and technology solutions that enhance our guests' experiences, deliver value to our owners and franchisees, and enable our associates to provide Marriott's hallmark service every day," says Carl Wilson, Marriott International's executive vice president and chief information officer.
"The Bold 100 honorees stand out because they have dared to take on risk for the chance of reward in an extremely conservative business climate," says Abbie Lundberg, Editor-in-Chief, CIO. "These organizations are smart, inventive and determined - I offer them my warmest congratulations."
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
