Marriott International s MAR 4.61% late Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson, who died last week, told Forbes in 2019 that he wanted his company to be "as big as possible." His boldest move came back in 2015 when he announced that Marriott would acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, adding brands that appealed to travelers interests and values such as design, fashion, youth and productivity.
LGBTQ+ Community Responds to Death of Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson
The travel titan wielded his corportate power to advocate for LGBTQ+ people. Doing so was “not simply the right thing to do,” he believed, “it’s also essential for business.” February 17 2021 3:00 AM EST
The LGBTQ+ community is honoring the memory of Marriott International Inc. Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson, who died Monday, at 62. Under his leadership, the international hospitality company became a leader in supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
In 2015, PFLAG honored Marriott International with the Straight for Equality in the Workplace Award. His leadership also earned praise from Diversity Inc., the Human Rights Campaign, and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.