Marriott International, Inc., is one of DECA's most important business partners and has served on the National Advisory Board since 1981.

Marriott International, Inc., is a leading worldwide hospitality company. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington DC, in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Today, Marriott International has nearly 2,800 lodging properties located in the United States and 66 other countries and territories.



Partnership Activities:


• Sponsors Hospitality Services Team Decision Making Competitive Event
• Exhibits at the High School ICDC
• Provides scholarships to DECA members
• Promotes partnerships through DECA publications
• Provides an annual poster promoting the Hospitality event, scholarships and opportunities with Marriott
• Sponsor of the Executive Mentor dinner at the International Career Development Conference