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erika alexander shares her marriott story ahead of retirement

The Honor to Lead: Erika Alexander Looks Back on 35 Years with Marriott

By Morgan Gibson Kanner

December 3, 2024

Sales Executive Marriott early career story

How This Sales Executive Is Making His Career Dreams Come True in Seville

By Irene San Segundo

November 21, 2024

A Marriott marine biologist shares her story

How a Marine Biologist is Making Waves at Marriott

By Janelle Ang

November 18, 2024

From Butcher to Executive Chef: The 30-Year Culinary Journey of Thailand’s Chef X

By Abigail Lim

November 8, 2024

This Mental Health Advocate Says Marriott’s Culture Aligns with Her Values: ‘That’s How I Know I’m in the Right Place’

By Verónica Angulo

April 11, 2024

Begin Your Career with Marriott

A Marriott Commis 1 associate shares her career story

How This Young Chef in Kuala Lumpur Made Her Country Proud

By Janelle Ang

November 26, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Marriott’s Voyage Program

By Morgan Gibson Kanner

October 10, 2024

This Cape Town Guest Experience Expert Thrives on Career Growth and Wellness

By Irene San Segundo

July 20, 2024

These Two Voyagers Show How Far Ideas Can Go at Marriott

By Irene San Segundo

June 19, 2024

Management Experience as a Post-Grad? In the Voyage Program, Absolutely

By Alexis Berger

April 15, 2024

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The Honor to Lead: Erika Alexander Looks Back on 35 Years with Marriott

By Morgan Gibson Kanner

December 3, 2024

“As a leader, I always wanted to be worthy of the mom who stood at the bus stop in the rain to get her kids to school and to come to the hotel to work in housekeeping for us. They deserved the best from us in exchange.”
How This Young Chef in Kuala Lumpur Made Her Country Proud

By Janelle Ang

November 26, 2024

“Since joining the company, I have been offered numerous opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge. Marriott has provided a platform for my growth, and I am grateful for the opportunities to contribute to the hotel as I advance in my culinary career.”
Why This Director of Revenue Management Thinks Being on a Pre-Opening Team is an Opportunity Like No Other

By Irene San Segundo

November 21, 2024

“Watching something of this magnitude be created and built from the ground up is […] like nothing I have ever experienced before in my career.”
The Journey from Part-Time Front Desk Associate to Senior Sales Executive at Gaylord Pacific

By Irene San Segundo

November 21, 2024

“Building long-term relationships with coworkers and clients is not just a part of my job; it’s the part that brings the most fulfillment and joy.”
How This Sales Executive Is Making His Career Dreams Come True in Seville

By Irene San Segundo

November 21, 2024

“I see this not just as a job, but as the starting point of a career filled with potential and opportunities to grow.”
‘Being a Leader Is Not About the Title You Have, But About How You Show Up’

By Morgan Gibson Kanner

November 20, 2024

After 37 years, Mary Beth is still finding herself inspired by the people, and more specifically, the way that associates support and lift up one another.