Marriott is ‘Sweet 16’ as Ranked by DiversityInc

Company Ranked Highest Among Other Hotel Companies

DiversityInc announced Marriott International’s rise to #16 during the 2013 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity event making it the highest ranking hotel company on the list. The company was also ranked #2 for its supplier diversity efforts and included on two other specialty lists – Top 10 Companies for Latinos and Top 10 Companies for Recruitment and Retention.

Marriott was recognized for demonstrating strength in four areas – CEO commitment, human capital, corporate and organizational communications and supplier diversity, as well as commitment to its LGBT stakeholders and cross-cultural engagement.

“We’re very proud to continue to be recognized for our commitment to inclusion and to putting people first ,” said David Rodriguez, chief global human resources officer and chief diversity executive. It’s the very essence of our company culture and the driving force behind our success. We know that when we leverage diversity and inclusion in every area of our company, it drives innovation and financial success, and creates opportunity for everyone.”

For more information about Marriott’s diversity and inclusion efforts, visit www.marriott.com/diversity.