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8.1 Marriott International, Inc. — A brief history
Marriott International, Inc. is a leading worldwide hospitality company. Its heritage can be
traced to a small root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C. in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice
S. Marriott. Today, Marriott operates or franchises nearly 2,800 lodging properties, totaling
over 500,000 rooms, in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Its portfolio of
lodging facilities is comprised of numerous different brands including: Marriott Hotels &
Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard, Residence Inn,
Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, and others
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Marriott defines ...