Applied to:
This award recognises a structured social impact and inclusion strategy generating tangible and lasting value for communities, employees or society, while being embedded in the organisation’s operating model and long-term vision.
The project:
Marriott International strengthens its global fight against human trafficking with a strategy focused on prevention, protection, and empowerment.
More than 1.5 million employees have been trained to identify and respond to warning signs. The group also supports survivors through initiatives such as HotelHelp, which provides temporary housing, and Future in Training, which offers career opportunities.
Partnerships with PACT, Cisco, and the Internet Watch Foundation extend its impact. By embedding vigilance and empathy into its culture, Marriott places human dignity at the center of hospitality.
The Hospitality Awards celebrate innovation and excellence and highlight the most creative initiatives in a sector that is constantly and rapidly changing hospitality.
