Marriott International Named a 2026 'Where You Work Matters' Platinum Employer

Marriott International announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Platinum Employer on the Where You Work Matters List, the highest overall distinction, honoring U.S. employers that create high‑quality jobs and expand opportunity through strong career advancement and long‑term retention.

Recognition
- Marriott is the only hotel company to achieve Platinum status on the Where You Work Matters List.
- The list is powered by the American Opportunity Index, led by the Burning Glass Institute and Schultz Family Foundation, with methodology developed in partnership with Harvard Business School.
- It honors U.S. employers that create high-quality jobs, career advancement, and long-term retention.

People-First Culture
- Marriott’s founding principle: “Take care of your people, and they’ll take care of guests.”
- Investments include competitive pay, benefits, flexible scheduling, and the Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™ travel discount program.
- Launch of the “Be” people brand (2023) to attract and retain talent, offering career growth opportunities in hospitality.

Career Development
- Elevate Program: Frontline associate development initiative with flexible, tech-enabled learning and coaching.
- Participants show 25% higher retention and are 5.5x more likely to be promoted.
- Digital Learning Zone: Real-time learning and coaching in local languages across 140+ countries.

Global Footprint
- As of December 2025, Marriott operates 9,800+ properties in 145 countries and territories across luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay, and all-inclusive segments.
- Supported by Marriott Bonvoy®, its award-winning travel platform.

This recognition underscores Marriott’s positioning as not just a hospitality leader but also a career destination brand, where employee growth and guest satisfaction are deeply intertwined.