Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc., is one of DECA's most important business partners and has served on the National Advisory Board since 1981. Together Marriott and DECA have worked to:

	Develop the next generation's workforce in hospitality
	Promote Marriott hotels and their family of brands

Marriott International, Inc., is a leading worldwide hospitality company. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington DC, in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Today, Marriott International has nearly 2,800 lodging properties located in the United States and 66 other countries and territories.

Partnership Activities:

	Sponsors International Hospitality Team Decision Making Competitve Events
	Exhibits at the High School CDC
	Provides scholarships to DECA members
	Promotes partnerships through DECA publications
	Provides an annual poster promoting the Hospitality event, scholarships and opportunities with Marriott