Number of Marriott International employees worldwide 2007-2023

Multinational hotel company Marriott International, Inc. employed approximately 148 thousand people worldwide in 2023. This figure reached its peak in 2016, after the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Employment went on to significantly decline the following year and again during the years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Growth was seen again in 2022.

Does Marriott have the most units of any hotel chain?

Marriott International, Inc. accounted for over 8.1 thousand hotels across the globe, making it the second largest hotel chain by units. While the company surpassed competitors such as Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Hyatt, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts led the ranking accounting for nearly nine thousand units in its global portfolio.

In what region is Marriott most successful?

The properties owned by Marriott span across the globe. When looking at a breakdown of Marriott's properties the majority were in North America. Meanwhile, the regions with the highest average daily rate (ADR) were the Caribbean and Latin America (combined in Marriott's annual report) at around 263.2 U.S. dollars.