Marriott International, Inc.

Key Facts

• Marriott International today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Platinum Employer on the Where You Work Matters List.
  
  
  
  
• Marriott is the only hotel company that is a platinum employer.
  
  
  
  
• Marriott has a long track record of investing in associates with competitive pay, benefits and rewards, flexible scheduling, and its signature Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™ travel discount program, encouraging associates to visit its properties and see the world.
  
  
  
  
• The Where You Work Matters List is an independent, non‑profit assessment powered by the American Opportunity Index and led by the Burning Glass Institute and the Schultz Family Foundation with methodology developed in partnership with Harvard Business School. Recognition is based on empirical analysis of hundreds of millions of real‑world career and compensation data points across industries.

BETHESDA, Md., March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Platinum Employer on the Where You Work Matters List, the highest overall distinction, honoring U.S. employers that create high‑quality jobs and expand opportunity through strong career advancement and long‑term retention. Marriott is the only hotel company that is a platinum overall employer on the Where You Work Matters List.

"Being named a Platinum Employer is powerful validation of our founding principle that when you take care of your people, they take care of guests, and the guests return again and again — helping our business thrive for nearly a century," said Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. "This recognition underscores our longstanding core value of putting people first and reflects our continued focus on creating meaningful careers, supporting access to opportunity, and retaining incredible talent across the U.S. and the world."

The Where You Work Matters List is an independent, non‑profit assessment powered by the American Opportunity Index and led by the Burning Glass Institute and the Schultz Family Foundation with methodology developed in partnership with Harvard Business School. The recognition is based on empirical analysis of hundreds of millions of real‑world career and compensation data points across industries, evaluating how effectively employers support early‑career opportunity, career growth, and job stability.

Marriott launched its people brand "Be" in 2023, designed to attract and retain top talent. "Be" empowers associates to fulfill their career goals, offers opportunities to grow in the hospitality industry and furthers Marriott's efforts to foster a culture that promotes long-term growth and career progression. Marriott has introduced global initiatives like Elevate, Marriott's signature frontline associate development program, designed to give associates access to flexible, technology-enabled learning and coaching. Participants in Marriott's Elevate program have seen a 25% higher retention rate and been 5.5 times more likely to be promoted compared to peers who have not participated in the program. Through its Digital Learning Zone and continued focus on coaching, the company is also providing associates with real-time learning and development opportunities, guidance, and communication in real-time and in local languages across more than 140 countries and territories.  

The company is continuing to invest in associates with competitive pay, benefits and rewards, flexible scheduling, and its signature Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™ travel discount program, encouraging associates to visit its properties and see the world.

To learn more about life at Marriott visit http://www.marriott.com/careers.

ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of compelling brands across luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay, and all-inclusive, with over 9,800 properties in 145 countries and territories, as of December 31, 2025. Marriott franchises, operates, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, yacht, outdoor, and other lodging products all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy^®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, 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 X and Instagram.

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Spanning 25 oceanfront acres, The Resort at Kapalua Bay is situated on one of Maui's most treasured coasts.

Key Facts

• Marriott's management of The Resort at Kapalua Bay goes into effect on March 14, 2026, with the property maintaining the same ownership.
• The property is now part of Marriott Bonvoy and is slated to join the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts portfolio in 2027, following a renovation.
• As The Resort at Kapalua Bay enters its next evolution, the property remains open, continuing to deliver the exceptional experience guests have come to expect.

BETHESDA, Md., March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners ("KWHP") to bring The Resort at Kapalua Bay, a luxury oceanfront resort located on Maui's northwest coast, into the company's leading luxury portfolio.

Working with KWHP, Marriott has assumed management of the hotel's operations and continues to welcome guests to the remarkable resort as it undergoes the conversion. Following the completion of a renovation, the property is slated to join the iconic St. Regis Hotels & Resorts portfolio in 2027.

Set on approximately 25 acres of pristine oceanfront and situated within the larger Kapalua Resort community, The Resort at Kapalua Bay features 146 expansive, multi-bedroom, ocean-view residences that provide privacy, space, and residential comfort paired with bespoke hospitality services.

"We are proud to work with Kemmons Wilson on the evolution of this exceptional resort," said Dana Jacobsohn, Marriott International Chief Development Officer, Global Mixed Use and Luxury, North America. "Kapalua Bay is one of the most iconic leisure destinations in the world, and this agreement reflects our continued momentum in growing a best-in-class luxury resort portfolio that resonates with today's discerning luxury traveler."

"KWHP is thrilled to soon welcome St. Regis to Kapalua Bay. Since first investing in this extraordinary resort, our vision has been to continually elevate the quality, service, and care that define the guest experience here," said Webb Wilson, CIO at KWHP. "We believe this next chapter of the resort powerfully reinforces that commitment. Our mission—that everyone deserves hospitality—will continue to guide us as Kapalua Bay enters this exciting new era."

"White Label Asset Management is proud to help lead the repositioning of The Resort at Kapalua Bay as it soon joins the St. Regis brand. This is one of the truly great resorts in the world, with an iconic setting, extraordinary grounds, and some of the most spacious accommodations in luxury hospitality," said Jonathon Vopinek, CEO and President, White Label Asset Management. "We look forward to this exciting new chapter and to delivering an exceptional luxury resort experience for locals and travelers alike."

At The Resort at Kapalua Bay, guests can enjoy a variety of incredible amenities, including:

• Expansive residential-style accommodations overlooking tropical gardens and the Pacific Ocean, ranging from 1,774 sq ft to over 4,050 sq ft.
• Access to championship level golf courses and tennis courts
• A 40,000 sq. ft. spa featuring 19 treatment rooms and ocean-view wellness facilities
• 3,415 sq. ft. of indoor meeting space and 30,210 sq. ft. of outdoor event space
• Direct access to Kapalua Bay Beach
• Several extraordinary outdoor pools, including a multi‐tiered, cascading lagoon pool

This agreement expands Marriott's offerings in Hawai'i, with around 30 open properties and six in the pipeline.

ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of compelling brands across luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay, and all-inclusive, with over 9,800 properties in 145 countries and territories, as of December 31, 2025. Marriott franchises, operates, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, yacht, outdoor, and other lodging products all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy^®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, 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 X and Instagram.

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