Arne Sorenson

Marriott International, one of the largest hospitality companies worldwide, is celebrating the life and legacy of Arne Sorenson, its late President and CEO who lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in February.

In a touching tribute video, Sorenson can be seen laughing, working and celebrating the company’s achievements with colleagues all around the globe. “I don’t think at all about what kind of legacy I want to leave in the hotel business,” he could be heard saying. “I love this business. It satisfies essentially all of my interests.”

Bill Mariott, the son of founder JW Mariott, said “Arne could anticipate where the hospitality industry was headed, and he positioned Marriott for growth in every direction. And we sure did grow didn’t we?”

Others who crossed paths with the late CEO shared how he touched their lives. “Arne believed in us and he always made us want to give our very, very best,” said one individual, while another described him as “one of the most caring, compassionate and humble human beings I’ve ever known.”

Marriott International described Sorenson as a true inspiration for his ability to empathise with and encourage others. “In loving memory, this tribute video highlights Arne leading throughout the years. While it features his voice throughout, we also hear the voices of associates from around the world who admired him.”

Related

Martin Vella / Halmann Vella

Chairman says Halmann Vella Group made ‘notable achievements’ across operating sectors in 2023

29 March 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Martin Vella was commenting in the group’s Annual Report for the year, in which it reported that income from contracts ...

‘Truly excited to dive headfirst into this role’: Dave Shaw named General Manager at Arkadia

28 March 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

He previously worked as Associate Director – Infrastructure – Markets at KPMG Malta for more than five years.

MEA President calls for economic objectives to be designed in tandem with well-being indicators

28 March 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Joanne Bondin was speaking during the association’s 59th AGM, focusing on the need for an economic transformation that moves people ...

CEO Arnaud Denis says 2023 was a year of ‘consolidation and delivery’ for MeDirect

28 March 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Over the year, it recorded increases in profitability, driven by a rise in loans and advances to financial institutions and ...

Close Bitnami banner
Bitnami