Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
June 14, 2002
WASHINGTON, DC -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced yesterday that the Washington DC Chapter of
the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) has named Marriott International as Corporation of the Year. NBMBAA
is a premier business organization dedicated to developing, enhancing and adding value to the economic structure
of the nation and African American communities.
The Corporation of the Year award, which recognizes Marriott for its continuous commitment to support the organization's
broad range of programs for its membership, will be presented at the Chapter's 18th Annual Scholarship and Award
Reception to be held on June 18.
"We are extremely pleased to be presented with this honor," said Brendan Keegan, executive vice president,
human resources at Marriott. "We are proud of our work with the National Black MBA Association, which is an
important part of our efforts to create strong, mutually supportive relationships in the African-American as well
as other communities that help foster expanded diversity among our managers and executive leadership."
Marriott has had a strategic partnership with the NBMBAA nationally and locally for over 10 years. NBMBAA delivers
programs that support Marriott's business goals and objectives in recruitment, professional development, economic
development, philanthropy, and other areas.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company celebrating its 75th Anniversary
in 2002, has nearly 2,600 operating units in the United States and 64 other countries and territories. Marriott
International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence
Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops
and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton
Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate
housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include
senior living communities and services, and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington,
D.C., and has approximately 142,500 employees. In fiscal year 2001, Marriott International reported systemwide
sales of $20 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com
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SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.