Marriott International Inc. - Class A represents ownership in a global hospitality company that operates, franchises, and licenses a broad portfolio of lodging brands. The company focuses on hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties, serving business and leisure travelers across key regions including the United States and Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, Greater China, and other international markets. Marriott International organizes its operations around a wide spectrum of brands, from luxury and premium offerings such as The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, W Hotels, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection to select-service and extended-stay brands like Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, and Moxy. These brands are integrated under the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, which supports customer retention and cross-brand engagement. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and founded in 1927, the company today plays a central role in the global lodging industry as a large-scale operator and franchisor, providing management, branding, and reservation systems that connect property owners with travelers worldwide.