Marriott International continues togain recognition for its putting people first culture

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 31 October 2018 - Marriott International has once againbeen crowned Best Employer Asia Pacific by Aon plc (NYSE: AON). The company wasalso recognized as Aon Best Employer in 17 markets across APAC -- an increase infour markets from last year. The accolades are testament to MarriottInternational's commitment to its people and its active encouragement for them to be their best in both their professional andpersonal lives.

Craig S. Smith, Marriott International's President andManaging Director for Asia Pacific, said, "At Marriott International we putpeople first and take care of our associates so that they, in turn, take careof our guests. We are thrilled that this commitment to our people, which hasbeen embedded in the company's DNA from the outset, has been recognized yetagain by Aon. We focus on training, developing and retaining our associates,creating a loyal and passionate workforce that is committed to offering thebest service and experiences to our guests."

MarriottInternational was recognized as Best Employer in 17 markets it operates inacross APAC. These are: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mainland China, Fiji,Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Samoa,Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.

With over 680 properties across 23 brands in more than 20markets and a further 530 plus properties in the pipeline, Asia Pacific is MarriottInternational's second fastest-growing region. The organization's approach to developingtalent is central to this growth as increased opportunities in the companyenable associates to progress their careers from within, retaining not onlytalent but also the legacy of service values and commitment to excellencethroughout the entire operation.

"We implement a systematic and purposeful approachto enable associates to realize their full potential through a structured humancapital planning process," said Regan Taikitsadaporn, ChiefHuman Resources Officer for Asia Pacific at Marriott International. "We see it asimportant to nurture and groom our talent with comprehensive training andleadership development programs to enable career growth and facilitate internalpromotions that will empower the growth of our company. These initiatives helpus attract best-in-class talent as well as create a positive and nurturingenvironment for all associates."

Marriott International also offers professional development programsfor associates at every stage of their career, from the Global VoyageLeadership Development Program for recent university graduates to the MarriottDevelopment Academy, which helps prepare aspiring and new managers for theleadership role of general managers. As part of its commitment to diversity andinclusion, Marriott also focuses on promoting and developing women leaders. In2018 alone, the Asia Pacific region saw a 12 percent increase in the number ofwomen general managers across Asia Pacific.  

Marriott International is the only company to receive globalrecognition consecutively since Aon began the program in 2014 -- a testament tothe group's commitment to putting its people at the core of its business. In2018, Marriott also achieved certification as Best Employer globally.

With more than 15 years of experience in best employerstudies across the world, backed by more than 20 years of experience inemployee research, the Aon Best Employer program recognizes theachievements of organizations that demonstrate excellence in the workplace.

The company's research proves that Aon Best Employers drive a committedworkforce and performance through a compelling employer brand, effective leadership, and a high performance culture and level of employee engagement.

• Engagement:Employees speak positively about their employer, intend to stay, and aremotivated to exert extra effort at work.
• Leadership: Leaders treat employees as valued assets, engageemployees in the vision, and lead the organization to success.
• Performance Culture: Employees are aligned to organizationalgoals and are rewarded and recognized for their contribution.
• Employer Brand: Employees are proud of being part of theirorganization and can clearly explain what makes their employer different fromothers.

Please see the awards list in full here.

About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA,and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,700 properties in 30 leading hotelbrands spanning 130 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchiseshotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. Thecompany also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, whichincludes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For moreinformation, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news,visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.