Who owns Marriott International, and which brands does it have?
Marriott International is a publicly listed company whose shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker MAR. Its 2026 proxy statement says the Marriott family holds a significant ownership stake. Its brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, Moxy and citizenM, all linked by the Marriott Bonvoy programme.
Ownership and business model
Marriott International is a publicly listed company. Its Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker MAR. The company’s 2026 proxy statement describes the Marriott family as having a significant ownership stake.
The business is asset-light. In its FY2025 Form 10-K Marriott describes itself as a worldwide franchisor, operator and licensor and says it owns or leases less than one per cent of its system. As of 30 June 2026 the system comprised 7,939 franchised, licensed and other properties (1,223,350 rooms), 1,947 managed properties (560,449 rooms), 50 owned or leased properties (13,333 rooms) and 146 residences (16,566 rooms), according to the Q2 2026 results release.
Marriott International brands
Luxury
- The Ritz-Carlton
- St. Regis
- JW Marriott
- The Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- The Luxury Collection
- W Hotels
- EDITION
Premium
- Marriott Hotels
- Sheraton
- The Marriott Vacation Clubs
- Delta Hotels by Marriott
- Westin
- Le Méridien
- Renaissance Hotels
- Gaylord Hotels
Select
- Courtyard
- Four Points
- SpringHill Suites
- Fairfield by Marriott
- AC Hotels
- citizenM
- Aloft Hotels
- Moxy Hotels
- Protea Hotels
- City Express
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton
- Series by Marriott
Longer Stays
- Residence Inn
- TownePlace Suites
- Element Hotels
- StudioRes
- Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
- Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy
- Marriott Executive Apartments
Collections
- Autograph Collection
- Design Hotels
- Tribute Portfolio
- MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy
- Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Brand list as published by the company. See sources.
Hotels in the Directory
| Hotel | Market | Keys | Stage | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandapa | Ubud, Bali, Indonesia | 60 | Open | 2015 |
| Bulgari Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | 98 | Open | Not stated |
| Bulgari Roma | Rome, Italy | 106 | Open | 2023 |
| Hôtel du Couvent | Nice, France | 88 | Open | 2024 |
| W Langkawi | Langkawi, Malaysia | 173 | Signed | 2030 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Putrajaya | Putrajaya, Malaysia | 215 | Signed | 2032 |
| Aloft by Marriott Sepang | Sepang, Malaysia | 250 | Signed | 2030 |
| Aloft by Marriott Johor Bahru Plentong | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 250 | Signed | 2030 |
Key people
- Anthony G. CapuanoPresident and Chief Executive Officer
- Jennifer MasonExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Shawn HillExecutive Vice President and Chief Development Officer
- Satya AnandGroup President, U.S., Canada, and Caribbean & Latin America
- Neal JonesPresident, Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Rajeev MenonPresident, Asia Pacific Excluding China
As listed on Marriott News Center: Leadership.
Stock listing
- Status
- Publicly listed
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Ticker
- MAR
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Where the hotels are
- US & Canada
- 6,566 properties, 1,099,358 rooms (as of 30 June 2026)
- International
- 3,516 properties, 714,340 rooms (as of 30 June 2026)
Regional split as the company reports it. See sources.
Key dates
- 1927
- The company's first venture, a nine-seat root beer stand, opens in Washington, D.C.
- 1957
- The Twin Bridges Motor Hotel, the company's first hotel, opens in January.
- 1967
- The company is renamed Marriott Corporation.
- 1993
- Marriott Corporation splits into two separate companies.
- 1995
- Marriott buys a 49% interest in The Ritz-Carlton, adding a further 49% in 1998.
- 2016
- Acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts brings 11 new brands.
- 2019
- Marriott Bonvoy is introduced, replacing Marriott Rewards.
- 2025
- Marriott acquires the lifestyle brand citizenM and launches Series by Marriott.
Questions readers ask.
Who owns Marriott International?
Marriott International is a publicly listed company. Its Class A shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker MAR. The 2026 proxy statement says the Marriott family has a significant ownership stake.
How many brands does Marriott International have?
Marriott's official brand page lists 39 names across five groups: Luxury, Premium, Select, Longer Stays and Collections (page read 10 October 2026). The list includes vacation ownership and home rental offerings as well as hotel brands.
How many hotels does Marriott International have?
Marriott's system totalled 10,082 properties with 1,813,698 rooms in 148 countries and territories as of 30 June 2026, according to its Q2 2026 results release.
Where is Marriott International headquartered?
Marriott International is headquartered at 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Sources & context.
Figures are taken from the company documents listed below and carry the date they refer to. Profile last checked 10 October 2026.
