Bethesda, Maryland – 11 February 2017
Marriott International received the 2016 Company of the Year Award from Latina Style at its Latina Style 50 Awards Luncheon Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia. Brenda Durham, Senior Vice President and Regional General Counsel for the Caribbean and Latin America Region, Marriott International, accepted the award.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record as of February 24, 2017.
“I am proud to accept the award on behalf of Marriott as a proud Latina and as an employee of one of the best hospitality companies in the world,” said Brenda Durham. “I also accept this honor on behalf of my fellow talented and skilled Marriott Latinas who feel a great sense of pride for this recognition now for the second time.”
The Latina Style 50 Report highlights the Best Places for Latinas to Work for in the United States. Companies identified on the list represent the best companies that offer Latinas opportunities to develop and grow in their career. Latina Style Inc. evaluated over 800 top corporations through an extensive survey and evaluation process to ensure the list reflects an accurate representation of Latinas.
Marriott recognized long ago that providing opportunities to create a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our company’s culture and provides a competitive advantage. Marriott was the first hospitality company to establish a formal diversity and inclusion program more than 25 years ago. In addition, the company created the Women’s Leadership Development initiative nearly 20 years ago to develop female leaders across the company. It’s part of our TakeCare culture, and the company’s multifaceted approach to diversity and inclusion enables us to attract and retain Latinas. Ensuring that our associates feel valued for who they are, and celebrating their unique qualities and contributions has made Marriott a place where everyone can thrive. Today, Marriott has one of the most diverse workforces in corporate America.
As a champion for diversity and inclusion, Marriott’s recognitions include Latina Style Company of the Year, NAFE Top 10 Companies for Executive Women, DiversityInc Top 50 Companies, and 100 percent score on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.