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John Willard Marriott Sr. (September 17, 1900 – August 13, 1985) was an American entrepreneur and businessman. He was the founder of the Marriott Corporation (which became Marriott International in 1993), the parent company of the world's largest hospitality , hotel chains , and food services companies.
Learn how J. Willard Marriott started a root beer stand that grew into a global hotel company. Explore his guiding principles, achievements, and partnership with Alice Sheets Marriott and Bill Marriott, Jr.
For the next 58 years - until his death in August 1985 - J. Willard Marriott rarely rested. Whether adding locations, perfecting procedures, or expanding into new enterprises, Marriott breathed, ate, lived, and dreamed about his business.
Marriott was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Alice Marriott and J. Willard Marriott, the founder of Marriott Corporation. He attended St. Albans School in Washington, D.C. He is also an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
J. Willard Marriott (born Sept. 17, 1900, Marriott, Utah, U.S.—died Aug. 13, 1985, Wolfeboro, N.H.) was an American businessman who founded one of the largest hotel and restaurant organizations in the United States.
Learn about the history, values, strategy and brands of Marriott International, founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott in 1927. Explore the company's diversity, sustainability, careers and investor relations.
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Learn about the life and career of J. Willard Marriott, who started with a root beer stand in Washington, D.C. and built a global hospitality empire. Discover how he innovated in food service, catering, and lodging industries with his hard work, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit.
