Marriott Named Most Admired Hotel Company
Eighth Consecutive Year
MARCH 9, 2007. FORTUNE magazine has recognized Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) as the most admired company in the industry of hotels, resorts and casinos, for the eighth consecutive year. Marriott was the most admired company in Maryland and second-ranked in the greater Washington, D.C. area, which includes the District of Columbia as well as suburban Maryland and Virginia.
The "Most Admired" list is made up of companies that are ranked by executives, directors, and analysts in their own industry on eight criteria, including: innovation; people management; use of corporate assets; social responsibility; quality of management; financial soundness; long-term investment; and quality of products/services.
"Being recognized by the nation's top business leaders as the most admired lodging company is a true testament to our successful business model," said J.W. Marriott, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Marriott International, Inc. "We owe this honor to our experienced leaders, our great portfolio of brands, and above all, our dedicated associates."
The list can be viewed in FORTUNE's current issue or online at http://www.fortune.com/.
Marriott was also recently ranked by FORTUNE as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." Additionally, Marriott has been recognized by:
o National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) -- "The 2007 Top Companies for Executive Women"
o Latina Style magazine -- "The 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For in the U.S."
o Diversity Inc. magazine -- "Top 50 Companies for Diversity"
o Hispanic magazine -- "100 Best Places to Work for Latinos"
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 
