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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Receives Diversity in Business Award from Orlando Business Journal

ORLANDO, FL – MAY 15, 2023 – Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is proud to announce it has been named a winner of the annual Diversity in Business Awards by Orlando Business Journal.

The award honors organizations in Central Florida that actively make diversity a priority within their workforces and set an example within their communities and industries.

MVW believes its associates’ diverse backgrounds and perspectives have always made the company better together, and they remain core to its success.

“At MVW, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all of our associates feel seen, heard, and respected,” said Mike Yonker, executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “A diverse, inclusive workplace is key to innovation, keeps up associate morale thus providing better service to our guests, and strengthens our community. To be recognized with this award is an honor for all of us.”

MVW’s 2022 Associate Engagement Survey showed associates have taken notice of the company’s inclusion and diversity efforts, with associates ranking them among MVW’s top five strengths. Currently, women make up 54 percent of our global workforce; in the U.S., people of color comprise 45 percent of the management team and 66 percent of associates overall.

About Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. The Company has over 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands. The Company also operates exchange networks and membership programs comprised of more than 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories, and provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties. As a leader and innovator in the vacation industry, the Company upholds the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales and marketing of vacation ownership products and services. For more information, please visit www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com

Cameron Klaus
Global Communications
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
407.513.6606
Cameron.Klaus@mvwc.com