Marriott International Signs Agreement with Fitwel to Advance Wellness in Global Branded Residences Portfolio

Marriott International, Inc. announced an agreement with Fitwel, a leading healthy building certification system focused on optimizing occupant health through built environment strategies, to further integrate wellness solutions across its global branded residential portfolio.

Strategic Partnership
- Marriott International becomes Fitwel’s first enterprise partner and the first hospitality company to achieve the Champion+ designation.
- Partnership integrates wellness solutions across Marriott’s entire branded residential portfolio, not just individual properties.
- Aligns operational excellence with a globally recognized standard for healthier buildings.

Significance
- Marks a milestone in Marriott’s focus on health and wellness in residential design and operations.
- Reflects a broader industry shift: health is now seen as a core business strategy tied to long-term value, resilience, and customer experience.

Pilot & Expansion
- Pilot program at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Chicago, Magnificent Mile achieved a 2-star Fitwel Certification in March.
- Features: rooftop fruit & vegetable garden, fitness center with saunas and steam rooms.
- Marriott plans to expand Fitwel certification across its 153 open branded residences and 183 in pipeline, with several properties expected to achieve certification by year-end.

Wellness-Focused Properties
- W Residences Dubai – The Palm: Solar panels, cold plunge pool, tennis courts.
- The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Muskoka: Greenhouse, archery, fitness trails, pickleball and basketball courts.
- St. Regis Residences, Bangkok & Marsa Arabia Island: Longevity Hubs by Clinique La Prairie, offering advanced wellness programs.

Broader Impact
- Fitwel, originally created by the CDC and GSA, is the leading healthy building certification system worldwide.
- Champion+ designation recognizes Marriott’s commitment to scaling health solutions portfolio-wide, benefiting residents, guests, associates, and asset performance.
- Marriott HQ in Bethesda, MD already holds a 3-star Fitwel certification.

This partnership positions Marriott as a global leader in wellness-driven hospitality and residential living, setting a benchmark for how health can be embedded into design, operations, and community impact.