WASHINGTON D.C. Marriott International today announced that more than 132,000 of its U.S. employees will offer a special salute on September 14, 2000 to the American Olympians as the Olympic Opening Ceremony begins in Sydney this week.
The company will hold flag-raising ceremonies at 700 hotels managed or franchised by Marriott under seven different brands. In addition, to celebrate the designation of Marriott International as the Official Lodging Supplier of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Marriott will present its employees with a commemorative pin showcasing the USA 5-Ring and Marriott flags. (9/13/00)