Marriott International Unveils New Global Headquarters

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20 September 2022 4:50am
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After six years of planning, design, and construction, Marriott International has opened its global headquarters in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot, LEEDv4 Gold-certified building is the new workplace for corporate associates, supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories around the world. 

"We are thrilled to be welcoming associates to our new headquarters," said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International. "The campus has been designed to better connect our global workforce in support of our hotels and teams around the world.  Empowering associates and accelerating innovation were our key priorities and central in every decision we made to deliver a compelling environment for associates to work, learn and thrive."

Marriott's new HQ campus, which includes the new Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ hotel next door, is designed to enable connectivity, collaboration, growth, ideation, and wellbeing through diverse and dynamic spaces and state-of-the-art technology.  

The new building will also serve as a global hub for Marriott's research and development operation, featuring its Innovation and Design Lab, a premium test kitchen and beverage bar, as well as "model" hotel rooms in the adjacent Marriott hotel, where new concepts, design elements, service approaches, and amenities will be tested for potential use across the company's portfolio of 30 brands.

"Unveiling our new global headquarters is an exceptional way to celebrate our 95 years of culture and innovation," said David Marriott, Chairman of the Board, Marriott International. "This campus honors our storied history and roots in the local community, while showcasing Marriott's exciting next chapter of growth as we remain dedicated to our purpose of connecting people through the power of travel."

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