BETHESDA, Md., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott
International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has created
the Vaccination Care Program, which will provide a financial award
to U.S. and Canadian associates at its managed properties who get
vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees will receive the equivalent of
four hours of pay upon completion of the vaccination.
Marriott International supports global vaccination efforts to
help bring the devastating COVID-19 pandemic under control. To
encourage our associates to get vaccinated, we are also providing
education on the benefits of vaccination and directing leaders
to allow for schedule flexibility for
vaccination appointments. Although the company
is strongly encouraging associates get vaccinated,
vaccination is not mandated.
"The health and safety of our people is our top priority. Our
goal for the Vaccination Care Program is to remove potential
obstacles to getting vaccinated so our associates can put their
health first and have peace of mind," said Dr. David Rodriguez, Global Chief Human Resources
Officer, Marriott International.
"Marriott International is confident that vaccination is a key
measure, along with mask wearing, social distancing and stepped-up
cleanliness protocols and hygiene practices in minimizing the
spread of COVID-19. As vaccines become more widely available, this
will create a safer environment for all associates, and we believe
that consumer confidence to travel again will increase
significantly and help the rebound of the travel and tourism
sector. We appreciate the support from our managed hotel owners,
and encourage the industry and our franchisees to offer flexibility
and incentives to their associates as a vital step in our
industry's recovery."
In April 2020, to elevate its
cleanliness standards and hospitality norms and behaviors to meet
the new health and safety challenges presented by the current
pandemic environment, Marriott International created the Marriott
Global Cleanliness Council to tackle the realities of the COVID-19
pandemic at the hotel level and further advance the company's
efforts in this area. The Marriott Global Cleanliness Council is
focused on developing the next level of global hospitality
cleanliness standards, norms and behaviors that are designed to
minimize risk and enhance safety for consumers and Marriott
associates alike.
Marriott International sees the broad distribution and adoption
of vaccines—for travelers and industry employees—as key drivers of
economic recovery. Recent research indicates that half of consumers
in the U.S. see vaccine distribution as key to travel. For many
consumers, vaccination is a gating factor to their ability to
confidently get back on the road for leisure or business
travel.*
Marriott has consistently been recognized for its outstanding
workplace programs. For a comprehensive list, please
visit Awards and Recognition.
*Destination Analysts Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Index
Report, January 18, 2021
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based
in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and
encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,600 properties under 30
leading brands spanning 133 countries and territories. Marriott
operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership
resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™,
its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please
visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company
news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with
us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on
Twitter and Instagram.
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