Diversity and inclusion is key to Marriott International’s success

Maruiel Perkins-Chavis

Journal of Brand Strategy, 2017, vol. 6, issue 3, 233-236

Abstract: In a world that is becoming increasingly fast-paced and complex for marketers, with shifting demographics and new technologies, Marriott International has successfully seized the opportunity and navigated its marketing to multicultural and generational audiences in meaningful ways. This paper explains how Marriott has leveraged its long-standing inclusive culture, which welcomes all, to achieve not only business objectives, such as brand preference, but also a multicultural mindset among its associates. Taking a collaborative approach both inside and outside its organisation, Marriott devised an immersive educational programme around cultural competence, taking associates out of seminars and webinars into real-world cultural experiences. Marriott has invited guests, affinity groups, vendors and its own population of associates to co-create and evolve its ideal in welcoming all who walk through its doors. Marriott understands that having a multicultural mindset that generates loyalty works both ways, as exemplified by its Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson, an outspoken advocate of diversity and inclusion in general. Marketing and branding derive from knowing your customers, but today it is also about standing shoulder to shoulder with them – in good times and bad.

Keywords: diversity; multicultural; LGBT; Millennial; marketing; inclusion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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