The multinational hotel company Marriott employed approximately ** people worldwide in 2025. This figure peaked in 2016 following the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Employment then declined significantly the following year and again during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Growth resumed in 2022, 2023, and 2024 but declined again in 2025.
Does Marriott have the most units of any hotel chain?
Marriott accounted for *hotels across the globe, making it the second-largest hotel chain by units in 2025. While the company surpassed competitors such as Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Hyatt, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts led the ranking, accounting for *units in its global portfolio.Â
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