Core Values & Heritage

Success is never final.
Our core values make us who we are. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity and serving our world. Being part of Marriott International means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.
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We put people first

We Put People First

"Take care of associates and they will take care of the customers."

This is our founder’s philosophy and it has made Marriott International a great place to work for more than 95 years. Our people first culture has consistently earned us awards and recognition around the globe. Giving associates opportunities to grow and succeed is part of the company’s DNA. 

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We Pursue Excellence

Our dedication to the customer shows in everything we do.

Marriott’s reputation for superior customer service dates back to J. Willard Marriott’s original goal for his business: “good food and good service at a fair price.” We take pride in the details—every day, in every destination worldwide. 
We embrace change

We Embrace Change

Innovation has always been part of the Marriott story.

The Marriott family helped shape the modern hospitality industry. We’re driven to continually challenge the status quo and anticipate our customers’ changing needs with new brands, new global locations and new guest experiences.
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We Act with Integrity

How we do business is as important as the business we do.

We hold ourselves to uncompromising ethical and legal standards. This extends to our day-to-day business conduct, our employee policies, our supply chain policies, our environmental programs and practices, and our commitment to human rights and social responsibility.
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We Serve Our World

Marriott strives to be a force for good.

Our sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, guides our path to making a positive and sustainable impact wherever we do business.