Marriott Only Hotel Earns 2026 Platinum Employer, Elevate Raises Retention 25%
Marriott International is the only hotel company named a 2026 Platinum Employer for high-quality jobs and career advancement on the Where You Work Matters list. Participants in its Elevate development program achieved a 25% higher retention rate and were 5.5 times more likely to be promoted than peers.
1. Platinum Employer Distinction
Marriott International is the only hotel company recognized as a 2026 Platinum Employer for creating high-quality jobs and advancing careers, based on analysis of hundreds of millions of real-world career and compensation data points evaluating early-career opportunities, growth, and stability.
2. Elevate Program Success
Launched as a signature frontline associate development initiative, Elevate delivered a 25% higher retention rate and made participants 5.5 times more likely to earn promotions compared to nonparticipants, leveraging flexible, technology-enabled learning and coaching across 140 countries.
3. Broader Associate Investments
Marriott continues to invest in competitive pay, benefits, flexible scheduling, and its Explore by Marriott Bonvoy travel discount, reinforcing its “Be” people brand to attract talent and support long-term career progression worldwide.