Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities.
Its heritage can be traced to founder J. Willard Marriott's experience as a Mormon missionaryand later operating a root beer stand. He and his wife, Alice, opened the stand in Washington, D.C., in 1927. The Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia is Marriott International’s longest operating hotel, and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009.Their son and current Chairman and Chief Executve Officer, J.W. (Bill) Marriott, Jr. has led the company to spectacular worldwide growth. Today, Marriott International has about 3,150 lodging properties located in the United States and 67 other countries and territories.
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