WASHINGTON— For the third consecutive year, Fortune magazine named Marriott International, Inc. the “Most Admired Company” in the lodging industry. Marriott’s ranking is the result of a poll of 10,000 executives, analysts and directors who judged companies based on “innovativeness, employee talent, use of assets, social responsibility, financial soundness, long-term value and quality of products/services.” William Shaw, Marriott’s president/COO, said, “We are again very pleased to be named to Fortune’s list. Our goal is to deliver premium value to our customers, shareholders and business partners, while continuing to serve our communities and attract the best associates in the industry.” Fortune also recently recognized Marriott as one of the 100 best companies to work for in America and named Marriott one of the “Top 50 Companies for Minorities.”