In this third and final video feature with HOTELS Legend Bill Marriott, the executive chairman talks about growth as well as the strategy for Marriott International’s portfolio of brands.
As the company approaches 1 million hotel rooms, Marriott is quick to point out how growth first came one hotel at a time. But baby steps eventually turned into giant stides and with them, Marriott said, multiple challenges.
His simple advice: “There is no substitute for hard work.” He also suggests staying close to the business and sticking to what you know best.
In closing, Mr. Marriott makes it clear he has his priorities straight these days when asked what’s at the top of his inbox.
Mr. Marriott is featured on the cover of HOTELS’ first People Issue and captured here in three video interviews that are must-watch material for anyone who wants to follow in the footsteps on an industry legend.
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Editor’s note: Watch all three interviews with Bill Marriott. In Part One, Mr. Marriott talks about his passion for the hotel business and more. In Part Two, current Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson talks about his mentor and what he has meant to the hotel business.