Multinational hotel company Marriott employed approximately 155 thousand people worldwide in 2024. This figure reached its peak in 2016, after the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Employment went on to significantly decline the following year and again during the years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Growth was seen again in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Does Marriott have the most units of any hotel chain?
Marriott accounted for 8,353 hotels across the globe, making it the second largest hotel chain by units in 2023. While the company surpassed competitors such as Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Hyatt, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts led the ranking accounting for 9,059 units in its global portfolio.
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