Company Heritage

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When J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott set up their A&W root beer stand in Washington, D.C., in 1927, little did they know that their fledgling business would develop into the vanguard of the hospitality industry.

Marriott Timeline >> 


Trace the landmark events and key figures in the growth of Marriott, decade-by-decade.

J. Willard Marriott >> 


The founding father of Marriott, J. Willard Marriott's life values remain the driving force behind the Marriott philosophy.

Alice S. Marriott >> 


Multi-talented co-founder Alice S. Marriott's legacy of civic responsibility shaped Marriott's community service and Marriott Culture.

J.W. Marriott, Jr. >>


Raised in the family business, noted for his visionary expansion of the lodging division, Chairman and CEO, J.W. Marriott, Jr. continues to lead Marriott into the future.

Core Values & Culture >>

The foundation of the Marriott experience