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American executive J. Willard Marriott (1900-1985) founded the internationally successful Marriott hotel chain. He exerted strong influence on the development of both the food service and lodging industries in the United States .
Marriott, Jr. is responsible for the rapid growth and diversification of Marriott International. Today, with more than 1,600 owned or franchised hotel properties worldwide, Marriott International is the second-largest lodging company in the world. Its hotel branches include Courtyard, Marriott, Residence Inn, and Ritz-Carlton.
Feb 24, 2021 · The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Announces $20 Million Endowment at Howard University to Establish the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership. Marriott International to create the Arne M. Sorenson Hospitality Fund to support the design of a world class hospitality program and curriculum.
