InformationWeek 500 Ranks Marriott Seventh Most Innovative
Company Again Tops in the Hospitality and Travel Industry
WASHINGTON, DC, September 21, 2006. Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been named one of the top ten most innovative users of technology in the U.S. by InformationWeek magazine. Placing seventh overall among 500 companies, Marriott was the highest ranked hospitality and travel company on the list for the second straight year. This is the eighth consecutive year that Marriott has been named to the InformationWeek 500. Companies honored have demonstrated a technological and organizational innovation over many years.
The InformationWeek 500 is unique among corporate rankings because it spotlights innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest technology spenders. In the article accompanying the rankings, InformationWeek reports, "by imaginatively mixing and matching emerging and mainstream technologies, this year's InformationWeek 500 companies have a superior understanding of their operations and know how to connect with employees, suppliers, and customers to drive profitability."
William J. Shaw, Marriott's president and chief operating officer, said, "Marriott's strategic use of technology enables our company to be responsive to customers and support efficient processes throughout our global enterprise. Marriott will continue to leverage industry-leading practices and develop agile systems and personalized connectivity options to deliver Marriott's hallmark of quality service during every phase of a guest's journey."
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
