Courtyard by Marriott

About Courtyard by Marriott

Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global hospitality company with nearly 6,000 properties in 120 countries. Marriott International reported revenues of more than $14 billion in the US financial year 2015. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by Marriott family leadership for nearly 90 years, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. 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. 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 85 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. 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 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. 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. We Serve Our World Our “spirit to serve” makes our company stronger. We support the communities where we live and work. Marriott International focuses on five global social issues: poverty alleviation, the environment, community workforce development, the wellbeing of children, and global diversity and inclusion. Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.