Marriott (Marriott International, Inc.) has over 2,900 hotels in over 65 countries making it one of the world's largest hotel companies. The Marriott family, including CEO J. W. Marriott, Jr., owns about 15% of the company. [1] Brands include Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel luxury chain. [2]
Political contributions
Marriott gave $124,000 to federal candidates in the 2005/2006 election period through its political action committee - 23% to Democrats, 73% to Republicans, and 4% to other parties. [3]
Lobbying
The company spent $1,220,000 for lobbying in 2006. $680,000 went to the outside lobbying firm Venable LLP with the remainder being spent using in-house lobbyists.[4]
Personnel
Selected executives:[5]
- J.W. Marriott, Jr., CEO and Chairman of the Board
- William J. Shaw, President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director
- Arne M. Sorenson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Board members:[6]
- J.W. Marriott, Jr., CEO and Chairman of the Board
- John W. Marriott III, Vice Chairman of the Board
- Richard S. Braddock, Chairman of MidOcean Partners
Contact details
10400 Fernwood Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: 301-380-3000
Fax: 301-380-3969
Web: http://www.marriott.com
References
- ↑ Profile, Hoovers, accessed July 2007.
- ↑ Brands, Marriott, accessed July 2007.
- ↑ 2006 PAC Summary Data, Open Secrets, accessed July 2007.
- ↑ Marriott International lobbying expenses, Open Secrets.
- ↑ Profile, Hoovers, accessed July 2007.
- ↑ Board of Directors, Marriott, accessed July 2007.
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