Creating an Inclusive Environment
For many who are new to the U.S. workforce, hotels are often the first opportunity for formal employment and deeply influence initial impressions of their new homeland. In the United States, many of our associates are foreign-born, and Marriott has long advocated for a comprehensive approach to immigration reform.
Marriott’s Committee for Excellence is a standing committee of the Board of Directors that includes company executive leadership. This Committee sets objectives and measures progress in support of diversity and inclusion in four key areas, beginning with our associates, and extending to our guests, suppliers, and owners.
“We strive to create an inclusive environment where the talents and unique ideas of 300,000 associates at our managed and franchised properties worldwide can flourish. When our associates feel respected and valued, we know that they’ll make our guests, suppliers, owners, and franchisees feel the same way too. This is more than a philosophy—it’s a strategy that works.”
– David Rodriguez, Senior Diversity Executive
