Marriott International

HospitalitySpain HQ: BarcelonaGlobal HQ: Bethesda, USA411000 employeesFounded 1927careers.marriott.comBarcelona Madrid

Marriott International is the world's largest hospitality company, operating over 8,700 properties across 139 countries and territories under more than 30 leading brands, including W Hotels, EDITION, Renaissance, and Marriott Hotels. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, the company employs over 400,000 associates worldwide and generates annual revenues exceeding $20 billion. Marriott is a hospitality industry giant with a significant global footprint, including luxury and lifestyle properties in Spain.

In Spain, Marriott operates prestigious hotels such as W Barcelona, Hotel Arts Barcelona, The Madrid EDITION, The Barcelona EDITION, and Renaissance Barcelona, offering a wide range of roles from hospitality and culinary to management and corporate functions. The company provides diverse opportunities for international professionals, with roles across hotels in Barcelona, Madrid, and other popular destinations. Marriott emphasizes a people-first culture, offering training programs, internships, and career development that appeal to globally mobile talent. Multilingual skills (especially English and Spanish) are highly valued, and many positions, such as trainee or sales roles, may involve international guest interactions.

Company History

Marriott International was founded in 1927 by J. Willard Marriott as a root beer stand in Washington, D.C., which later expanded to a chain of restaurants and then hotels. The company went public in 1953 and grew through innovation and acquisitions, becoming the world's largest hotel chain. Marriott has continued to expand its global portfolio, including luxury collection and lifestyle brands.

For International Professionals

Marriott offers global career opportunities, and employees may have access to international transfer and relocation assistance.
Hotels in Spain often provide employee housing or accommodation assistance for some roles.
The company sponsors visas for international applicants in roles like management or specialist positions.
Marriott has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with programs for supporting international staff.
Located in popular tourist destinations like Barcelona and Madrid, offering a vibrant work environment.