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John Willard Marriott was born at Marriott Settlement, Utah, on September 17, 1900, the second of eight children of Hyrum Willard Marriott and Ellen Morris Marriott. As a youngster, J. Willard - "Bill" - pitched in to raise sugar beets and sheep on the family's small farmstead. He quickly learned to rely on his own judgment and initiative.
2016 Newlyweds J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott, along with business partner Hugh Colton, open the first A&W root beer franchise in Washington, D.C. 2016 Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016 brings 11 new brands including Westin Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton Hotels, Le Meridien, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, and W Hotels.
What it means is that taking care of our Marriott family - our owners and their employees - leads to great experiences for our guests. In 1927, J. Willard and Alice Marriott's modest nine-seat A&W root beer stand in Washington, DC. laid the foundation for today's Marriott International.
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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.
Heritage - JW Marriott. Discover Our Heritage. J. Willard intuitively understood the importance of mindfulness, family, and his impact on others. Inspired by the way our namesake lived his life, JW Marriott provides a haven where guests are free to take care of themselves—mind, body, and spirit. Learn More Learn More.
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.