10-K comparison

Marriott International (MAR) 10-K risk factor changes: FY2020 vs FY2019

The 2020-12-31 10-K against the 2019-12-31 one, compared heading by heading and sentence by sentence.

Item 1A104 rewritten85 added70 removed70 unchanged

All filing items1,108 rewritten983 added684 removed645 unchanged

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Marriott International Form 10-K, every itemFY2020, filed 18 February 2021, against FY2019, filed 27 February 2020FY2020 on sec.govFY2019 on sec.govRead this filingJSON

Summary

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New Item 1A headings (3)

  1. COVID-19 has had a material detrimental impact on our business and financial results, and such impact could continue and may worsen for an unknown period of time.
  2. More hotel projects in our development pipeline may be cancelled or delayed in opening, which could adversely affect our growth prospects.
  3. Changes in laws could adversely affect our ability to market our products effectively.

Removed Item 1A headings (8)

  1. Some of the anticipated benefits of combining Starwood and Marriott may still not be realized and challenges related to our integration efforts could have adverse effects on our business.
  2. Program changes associated with our integration efforts could have a negative effect on guest preference or behavior.
  3. Some of our management agreements and related contracts require us to make payments to owners if the hotels do not achieve specified levels of operating profit.
  4. Our new programs and new branded products may not be successful.
  5. Development and other investing activities that involve our co-investment with third parties may result in disputes and may decrease our ability to manage risk.
  6. Some hotel openings in our development pipeline and approved projects may be delayed or not result in new hotels, which could adversely affect our growth prospects.
  7. Changes in laws and regulations could reduce our profits or increase our costs.
  8. We could be subject to additional tax liabilities.
Reworded Item 1A headings (9)
  1. Economic downturns and other global, national, and regional conditions could [added: further] impact our financial results and growth.
  2. Our growth strategy depends upon [added: attracting] third-party [removed: owners/operators,] [added: owners] and [added: franchisees to our platform, and] future arrangements with these third parties may be less [removed: favorable.][added: favorable to us, depending on the terms offered by our competitors.]
  3. [removed: If] [added: Our business could suffer as the result of the loss of the services of our senior executives or if] we cannot attract and retain talented [removed: associates, or if we lose the services of senior executives, our business could suffer.][added: associates.]
  4. Risks relating to natural or man-made disasters, contagious disease, violence, [removed: and] [added: or] war [removed: could reduce] [added: have reduced] the demand for lodging, which [removed: may] [added: has] adversely [removed: affect] [added: affected] our revenues.
  5. [removed: Damage] [added: Insurance may not cover damage] to, or losses involving, properties that we own, manage, or [removed: franchise may not be covered by insurance,] [added: franchise,] or [added: other aspects of our business, and] the cost of such insurance could increase.
  6. While we are predominantly a manager and franchisor of hotel properties, our hotel owners [added: and franchisees] depend on capital to buy, develop, and improve hotels, and [removed: our hotel owners] [added: they] may be unable to access capital when necessary.
  7. Our [removed: development and] renovation activities expose us to project cost, completion, and resale risks.
  8. The Data Security [removed: Incident] [added: Incident, and other information security incidents,] could have numerous adverse effects on our business.
  9. Changes in privacy and data security laws could increase our operating [removed: costs,] [added: costs and] increase our exposure to fines and [removed: litigation, and adversely affect our ability to market our products effectively.][added: litigation.]

A heading is new when no FY2019 heading matches it after ignoring case and punctuation, and reworded when it shares at least 60 percent of its words with one that went away. All current risk factor headings.

Sentences by item

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Underlined words on a shaded ground are new in FY2020; struck-through words were in FY2019. Sentences that are wholly new or wholly gone are labelled rather than marked.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

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The events and consequences discussed in these risk factors could, in circumstances we may or may not be able to accurately predict, recognize, or control, have a material adverse effect on our business, [removed: growth, reputation, prospects,] [added: liquidity,] financial condition, [removed: operating] [added: and] results [removed: (including components] of [removed: our financial results), cash flows, liquidity, and stock price.][added: operations.]

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[removed: *Our] [added: Our] industry is highly competitive, which may impact our ability to compete successfully for guests with other hotel properties and home sharing or rental [removed: services.*] [added: services.] We operate in markets that contain many competitors.

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[removed: *Economic] [added: Economic] downturns and other global, national, and regional conditions could [added: further] impact our financial results and [removed: growth.*] [added: growth.] Because we conduct our business on a global platform, changes in global, national, or regional economies, governmental policies (including in areas such as trade, travel, immigration, healthcare, and related issues), and geopolitical [added: and social] conditions impact our activities.

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[removed: Our] [added: As discussed in “Risks Relating to COVID-19,” our] performance [added: has been materially affected by some of these conditions and] could be [added: further] materially affected if these conditions [added: worsen,] arise [added: in the future,] or extend longer than anticipated, or in other circumstances that we are not able to predict or mitigate.

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Risks Relating to Our [removed: Integration of Starwood][added: Industry]

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[removed: *Premature] [added: Premature] termination of our management or franchise agreements could hurt our financial [removed: performance.*] [added: performance.] Our hotel management and franchise agreements may be subject to premature termination in certain circumstances, such as the bankruptcy of a hotel owner or franchisee, [added: the failure of the hotel owner or franchisee to comply with its payment or other obligations under the agreement,] a failure under some agreements to meet specified financial or performance criteria that are subject to the risks described in this section, which we fail or elect not to cure, or in certain limited cases, other negotiated contractual termination rights.

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[removed: Any damages we ultimately collect could be less than the projected future value of the fees and] other amounts we would have otherwise collected under the management or franchise agreement.

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A significant loss of [added: these] agreements [removed: due to premature terminations] could hurt our financial performance or our ability to grow our business.

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[removed: *The] [added: The] growing significance of our operations outside of the U.S. makes us increasingly susceptible to the risks of doing business internationally, which could lower our revenues, increase our costs, reduce our profits, disrupt our business, or damage our [removed: reputation.* More than a third] [added: reputation. A significant number] of [removed: the] rooms in our system are located outside of the U.S. and its territories.

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[removed: This] [added: To the extent that our international operations continue to grow, this] increasingly exposes us to the challenges and risks of doing business outside the U.S., many of which are outside of our control, and which could materially reduce our revenues or profits, materially increase our costs, result in significant liabilities or sanctions, significantly disrupt our business, or significantly damage our reputation.

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These challenges [added: and risks] include: (1) compliance with complex and changing laws, regulations and government policies that may impact our operations, such as foreign ownership restrictions, import and export controls, [removed: and] trade [removed: restrictions;] [added: restrictions, and health and safety requirements;] (2) compliance with U.S. and foreign laws that affect the activities of companies abroad, such as competition laws, cybersecurity and privacy laws, [added: data localization requirements,] currency regulations, [added: national security laws, trade] and [added: economic sanctions, and] other laws affecting dealings with certain nations; (3) the difficulties involved in managing an organization doing business in many different countries; (4) uncertainties as to the enforceability of contract and intellectual property rights under local laws; [added: and] (5) rapid changes in government policy, political or civil unrest, acts of terrorism, war, [removed: pandemics,] [added: pandemics] or [added: other health emergencies, border control measures or other travel restrictions, or] the threat of international boycotts or U.S. anti-boycott [removed: legislation; and (6) currency exchange rate fluctuations, which may impact the results and cash flows of our international operations.][added: legislation.]

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[removed: *Any] [added: Any] failure by our international operations to comply with anti-corruption laws or trade sanctions could increase our costs, reduce our profits, limit our growth, harm our reputation, or subject us to broader [removed: liability.*] [added: liability.] We are subject to restrictions imposed by the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-corruption laws and regulations of other countries applicable to our operations, such as the U.K. Bribery Act.

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We are also subject to trade sanctions [added: and regulations] administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets [removed: Control and] [added: Control,] the U.S. Department of Commerce, and [added: other U.S. government agencies, and] authorities in other countries where we do business.

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The U.S. or other countries may impose additional sanctions at any time against any country in [removed: which] or with [removed: whom] [added: which, or persons or entities with whom,] we do business.

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Depending on the nature of the sanctions imposed, our operations in the relevant country [added: or with the relevant individual or entity] could be restricted or otherwise adversely affected.

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In addition, the operation of these laws [added: and regulations] or an imposition of further restrictions in these areas could increase our cost of operations, reduce our [removed: profits] [added: profits,] or cause us to forgo development opportunities, [removed: or] cease operations in certain countries, [added: or limit certain business operations] that would otherwise support growth.

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[removed: *Exchange] [added: Exchange] rate fluctuations and foreign exchange hedging arrangements could result in significant foreign currency gains and losses and affect our business [removed: results.*] [added: results.] We earn revenues and incur expenses in foreign currencies as part of our operations outside of the U.S. Accordingly, fluctuations in currency exchange rates may significantly increase the amount of U.S. dollars required for foreign currency expenses or significantly decrease the U.S. dollars we receive from foreign currency revenues.

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[removed: foreign] [added: As a result,] exchange [removed: rates] [added: rate changes between foreign currencies] and the U.S. dollar affect the amounts we record for our foreign assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and could have a negative effect on our financial results.

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We enter into foreign exchange hedging agreements with financial institutions to [removed: reduce exposures] [added: mitigate exposure] to some of the [removed: principal currencies in which we receive management and franchise fees,] [added: foreign currency fluctuations,] but these efforts may not be successful.

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[removed: *Risks] [added: Risks] relating to natural or man-made disasters, contagious disease, violence, [removed: and] [added: or] war [removed: could reduce] [added: have reduced] the demand for lodging, which [removed: may] [added: has] adversely [removed: affect] [added: affected] our [removed: revenues.*] [added: revenues.] We have seen a decline in travel and reduced demand for lodging due to so called “Acts of God,” such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanic activity, wildfires, and other natural disasters, as well as man-made disasters and the spread of contagious diseases in locations where we own, manage, or franchise [removed: significant] properties and areas of the world from which we draw a large number of guests, and these circumstances could continue or worsen in the future to an extent and for durations that we are not able to predict.

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[removed: Any] [added: As with the effects we have already experienced from the COVID-19 pandemic, any] one or more of these events may reduce the overall demand for lodging, limit the [removed: prices] [added: room rates] that [removed: we] can [removed: obtain, or] [added: be charged, and/or] increase our operating costs, all of which could adversely affect our profits.

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If a terrorist event or other incident of violence were to involve one or more of our branded properties, demand for our properties in particular could [removed: suffer,] [added: suffer disproportionately,] which could further hurt our revenues and profits.

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[removed: *Disagreements] [added: Disagreements] with owners of hotels that we manage or franchise may result in litigation or delay implementation of product or service [removed: initiatives.*] [added: initiatives.] Consistent with our focus on management and franchising, we own very few of our lodging properties.

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The nature of our responsibilities under our management agreements to manage each hotel and enforce the standards required for our brands under both management and franchise agreements may be subject to interpretation and will from time to time give rise to disagreements, which may include disagreements over the need for or payment for new product, service or systems initiatives, the timing and amount of capital investments, and reimbursement for [removed: certain] [added: operating costs,] system [removed: initiatives and costs.][added: costs, or other amounts.]

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Such disagreements may [removed: be] [added: become] more likely [added: in the current environment and during other periods] when hotel returns are weaker.

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We seek to resolve any disagreements to develop and maintain positive relations with current and potential hotel owners, franchisees, and [removed: joint venture] [added: real estate investment] partners, but we cannot always do so.

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[added: Our business depends on the quality and reputation of our Company and our brands, and any deterioration could adversely impact our market share, reputation, business, financial condition, or results of operations.] Many [removed: other] factors [removed: also] can [removed: influence our] [added: affect the] reputation [added: of one or more of our properties or brands] and the value of our brands, including service, food quality and safety, safety of our guests and associates, [added: our approach to health and cleanliness, our approach to managing and reducing our carbon footprint,] availability and management of scarce natural resources, supply chain management, [added: ability to protect and use our brands and trademarks,] diversity, human rights, and support for local communities.

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Negative incidents could lead to tangible adverse effects on our business, including lost sales, boycotts, reduced enrollment and/or participation in our Loyalty Program, [removed: disruption of access to our websites and reservation systems,] loss of development opportunities, [added: adverse government attention,] or associate retention and recruiting difficulties.

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[removed: *If] [added: If] our brands, goodwill or other intangible assets become impaired, we may be required to record significant non-cash charges to [removed: earnings.*] [added: earnings.] As of December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] we had [removed: $17.7] [added: $18.2] billion of goodwill and other intangible assets.

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We review goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate [added: impairment may have occurred.]

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Because of the significance of our goodwill and other intangible assets, any future impairment of these assets could require material non-cash charges to our results of operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our [added: reported] financial condition and results of operations.

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[removed: *Actions] [added: Actions] by our franchisees and licensees or others could adversely affect our image and [removed: reputation.*] [added: reputation.] We franchise and license many of our brand names and trademarks to third parties for lodging, timeshare, [removed: residential,] and [added: residential properties, and with respect to] our credit card programs.

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Under the terms of their agreements with us, these [added: third] parties interact directly with guests and others under our brand and trade names.

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If these third parties fail to maintain or act in accordance with applicable brand standards; experience operational problems, including any data [added: or privacy] incident involving guest information or a circumstance involving guest or associate health or safety; or project a brand image inconsistent with ours, [added: then] our image and reputation could suffer.

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Although our agreements with these parties provide us with recourse and remedies in the event of a breach, including termination of the agreements under certain circumstances, it could be expensive or time consuming for us to [removed: pursue such remedies.]

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[removed: *Collective] [added: Collective] bargaining activity and strikes could disrupt our operations, increase our labor costs, and interfere with the ability of our management to focus on executing our business [removed: strategies*.][added: strategies. A significant number of associates at our managed, leased, and owned hotels are covered by collective bargaining agreements.]

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If relationships with our organized associates or the unions that represent them become adverse, [added: then] the properties we operate could experience labor disruptions such as strikes, lockouts, boycotts, and public [removed: demonstrations, as we saw in the fourth quarter of 2018.][added: demonstrations.]

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Numerous collective bargaining agreements are typically subject to negotiation each year, and our [removed: past] ability [added: in the past] to resolve such negotiations does not mean that we will [added: be able to] resolve future negotiations without strikes, disruptions, or on terms that we consider reasonable.

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[removed: Labor] [added: In addition, labor] regulation and the negotiation of new or existing collective bargaining agreements could lead to higher wage and benefit costs, changes in work rules that raise operating [removed: expenses,] [added: expenses and] legal costs, and [added: could impose] limitations on our ability or the ability of our third-party property owners to take cost saving measures during economic downturns.

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We do not have the ability to control the negotiations of collective bargaining agreements covering unionized labor employed by [added: the operators of] our [removed: third-party property owners and franchisees.][added: franchised properties.]

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Risks Relating to COVID-19

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COVID-19 has had a material detrimental impact on our business and financial results, and such impact could continue and may worsen for an unknown period of time.

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COVID-19 has been and continues to be a complex and evolving situation, with governments, public institutions and other organizations imposing or recommending, and businesses and individuals implementing, at various times and to varying degrees, restrictions on various activities or other actions to combat its spread, such as restrictions and bans on travel or transportation; limitations on the size of in-person gatherings; closures of, or occupancy or other operating limitations on, work facilities, lodging facilities, food and beverage establishments, schools, public buildings and businesses; cancellation of events, including sporting events, conferences and meetings; and quarantines and lock-downs.

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COVID-19 and its consequences have dramatically reduced travel and demand for hotel rooms, which has and will continue to impact our business, operations, and financial results.

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The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business, operations, and financial results will depend on the

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factors described above and numerous other evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the duration and scope of COVID-19; the availability and distribution of effective vaccines or treatments; COVID-19’s impact on global and regional economies and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of its impact on unemployment rates and consumer discretionary spending; its short and longer-term impact on the demand for travel, transient and group business, and levels of consumer confidence; the ability of our owners and franchisees to successfully navigate the impacts of COVID-19; and how quickly economies, travel activity, and demand for lodging recovers after the pandemic subsides.

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COVID-19 has subjected our business, operations and financial condition to a number of risks, including, but not limited to, those discussed below:

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- Risks Related to Revenue: COVID-19 has negatively impacted, and will in the future negatively impact to an extent we are unable to predict, our revenues from managed and franchised hotels, which are primarily based on hotels’ revenues or profits.

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In addition, COVID-19 and its impact on global and regional economies, and the hospitality industry in particular, has made it difficult for hotel owners and franchisees to obtain financing on attractive terms, or at all, and increased the probability that hotel owners and franchisees will be unable or unwilling to service, repay or refinance existing indebtedness.

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This has caused, and may in the future continue to cause, some lenders to declare a default, accelerate the related debt, foreclose on the property or exercise other remedies, and some hotel owners or franchisees to declare bankruptcy.

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If a significant number of our management or franchise agreements are terminated as a result of bankruptcies, sales or foreclosures, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

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Hotel owners or franchisees in bankruptcy may not have sufficient assets to pay us termination fees or other unpaid fees or reimbursements we are owed under their agreements with us.

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Even if hotel owners or franchisees do not declare bankruptcy, the significant decline in revenues for most hotels has impacted the timely payment of amounts owed to us by some hotel owners and franchisees, and could in the future materially impact the ability or willingness of hotel owners and franchisees to fund working capital or pay us other amounts that we are entitled to on a timely basis or at all, which would adversely affect our liquidity.

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If a significant number of hotels exit our system as a result of COVID-19, whether as a result of a hotel owner or franchisee bankruptcy, failure to pay amounts owed to us, a negotiated termination, the exercise of contractual termination rights, or otherwise, our revenues and liquidity could be materially adversely affected.

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COVID-19 has also materially impacted, and could in the future materially impact, other non-hotel related sources of revenues for us, including for example our fees from our co-brand credit card arrangements, which have been and may continue to be affected by COVID-19’s impact on spending patterns of co-brand cardholders and acquisition of new co-brand cardholders.

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Also, testing our intangible assets or goodwill for impairments due to reduced revenues or cash flows could result in additional charges, which could be material.

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- Risks Related to Owned and Leased Hotels and Other Real Estate Investments: COVID-19 and its impact on travel has reduced demand at nearly all hotels, including our owned and leased hotels and properties owned by entities in which we have an equity investment.

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As a result, most of our owned and leased hotels and properties in which we have an investment are not generating revenue sufficient to meet expenses, which is adversely affecting our income and could in the future more significantly adversely affect the value of our owned and leased properties or investments.

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In addition, we have seen and could continue to see entities in which we have an investment experience challenges securing additional or replacement financing to satisfy maturing indebtedness.

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As a result of the foregoing, we have recognized, and may in the future be required to recognize, significant non-cash impairment charges to our results of operations.

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- Risks Related to Operations: Because of the significant decline in the demand for hotel rooms, we have taken steps to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency, including furloughing a substantial number of our associates and implementing reduced work weeks for other associates, implementing a voluntary transition program for certain associates, eliminating a significant number of above-property and on-property positions, and modifying food and beverage offerings and other services and amenities.

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Such steps, and further changes we could make in the future to reduce costs for us or our hotel owners or franchisees (including ongoing property-level restructuring plans), may negatively impact guest loyalty, owner preference, or our ability to attract and retain associates, and our reputation and market share may suffer as a result.

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For example, loss of our personnel may cause us to experience operational challenges that impact guest loyalty, owner preference, and our market share, which could limit our ability to maintain or expand our business and could reduce our profits.

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Further, reputational damage from, and the financial impact of, position eliminations, furloughs or reduced work weeks could lead associates to depart the Company and could make it harder for us or the managers of our franchised properties to recruit new associates in the future.

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In addition, if we or our hotel owners or franchisees are unable to access capital to make physical improvements to our hotels, the quality of our hotels may suffer, which may negatively impact our reputation and guest loyalty, and our revenue and market share may suffer as a result.

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We have received demands or requests from labor unions that represent our associates and may face additional demands, whether in the course of our periodic renegotiation of our collective bargaining agreements or otherwise, for additional compensation, healthcare benefits or other terms as a result of COVID-19 that

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could increase costs, and we could experience labor disputes or disruptions as we continue to operate under our COVID-19 mitigation and recovery plans.

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COVID-19 could also negatively affect our internal control over financial and other reporting, as many of our personnel have departed the Company as a result of our voluntary transition program and position eliminations, and our remaining personnel are often working from home.

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In addition, new processes, procedures and controls could be required to respond to changes in our business environment.

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- Risks Related to Expenses: COVID-19 has caused us to incur additional expenses and will continue to cause us to incur additional expenses in the future which are not fully reimbursed or offset by revenues.

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For example, we have already incurred certain expenses related to furloughs, our voluntary transition program and position eliminations, and we expect additional charges related to our property-level restructuring activities discussed in Note 3 in future periods.

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Also, if a hotel closes and has employees covered by an underfunded multi-employer pension plan, we may need to pay withdrawal liability to the plan as result of such closure if it is determined that there has been a complete or partial withdrawal from the plan, and we may be unable to collect reimbursement from the hotel owner.

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In addition, COVID-19 could make it more likely that we have to fund shortfalls in operating profit under our agreements with some hotel owners or fund financial guarantees we have made to third-party lenders for the timely repayment of all or a portion of certain hotel owners’ or franchisees’ debt related to hotels that we manage or franchise, beyond the amounts funded or the additional guarantee reserves recorded in 2020.

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COVID-19 also makes it more likely our hotel owners or franchisees will default on loans we have made to them or will fail to reimburse us for guarantee advances.

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Our ability to recover loans and guarantee advances from hotel operations or from hotel owners or franchisees through the proceeds of hotel sales, refinancing of debt or otherwise may also affect our ability to recycle and raise new capital.

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Even in situations where we are not obligated to provide funding to hotel owners, franchisees or entities in which we have a noncontrolling interest, we may choose to provide financial or other types of support to certain of these parties, which could materially increase our expenses.

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While governments have and may continue to implement various stimulus and relief programs, it is uncertain whether existing programs will be effective in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 and, with respect to future programs, to what extent we or our hotel owners or franchisees will be eligible to participate and whether conditions or restrictions imposed under such programs will be acceptable.

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As a result of COVID-19, we and our hotel owners and franchisees have experienced and could continue to experience other short or longer-term impacts on costs, for example, related to enhanced health and hygiene requirements.

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These effects have and could continue to impact our ability to generate profits even after revenues improve.

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- Risks Related to Growth: Our growth has been, and may continue to be, harmed by COVID-19 and its various impacts as discussed above.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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We make forward-looking statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this Annual Report based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to us.

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Forward-looking statements include information about our possible or assumed future results of operations, which follow under the captions “Business and Overview,” “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” and other statements throughout this Annual Report preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” or similar expressions.

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Any number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those we express in our forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties we describe below and other factors we describe from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.

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We therefore caution you not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statement.

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The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report speak only as of the date of this Annual Report, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether due to new information, future developments, or otherwise.

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Risks and Uncertainties

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Because there is no way to determine in advance whether, or to what extent, any present uncertainty will ultimately impact our business, you should give equal weight to each of the following:

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During the last recession when demand for hotel rooms declined significantly, particularly in 2009, we took steps to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency and such cost controls could again become necessary if demand significantly declines.

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Our efforts to implement any such changes in a manner designed to maintain guest loyalty, owner preference, and associate satisfaction may not be successful, and our market share may suffer as a result.

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In addition, U.S. government travel and travel associated with U.S. government operations are a significant part of our business, which can suffer due to U.S. federal spending cuts, government hiring restrictions, or other spending limitations that may result from presidential or congressional action or inaction, including for example, a U.S. federal government shutdown, such as the partial shutdown that occurred in December 2018 and January 2019.

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*Some of the anticipated benefits of combining Starwood and Marriott may still not be realized and challenges related to our integration efforts could have adverse effects on our business.* Although we have achieved substantial benefits from the Starwood Combination, we cannot assure you when or that we will be able to fully realize additional benefits that we anticipated when we decided to acquire Starwood, including enhancing revenues or achieving other operating efficiencies or cost savings.

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We also cannot assure you that challenges we encountered with the harmonization of our systems, our Loyalty Program, and other business practices (some of which still place a significant burden on our management and internal resources) will not have significant adverse effects on our business or reputation.

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*Program changes associated with our integration efforts could have a negative effect on guest preference or behavior.* Our integration efforts involved significant changes to certain of our guest programs and services, including our Loyalty Program, co-brand credit card arrangements, and consumer-facing technology platforms and services.

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While we believe such changes enhance these programs and services for our guests and will drive guest preference and satisfaction, these changes remain subject to various uncertainties, including whether the changes could be negatively perceived by certain guests and consumers, could affect guest preference or could alter reservation, spending or other guest or consumer behavior, all of which could adversely affect our market share, reputation, business, financial condition, or results of operations.

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We expect that our international operations, and resulting revenues, will continue to grow.

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As a result, changes between the

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*Some of our management agreements and related contracts require us to make payments to owners if the hotels do not achieve specified levels of operating profit.* Some of our contracts with hotel owners require that we fund shortfalls if the hotels do not attain specified levels of operating profit.

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We may not be able to recover any fundings of such performance guarantees, which could lower our profits and reduce our cash flows.

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*Our new programs and new branded products may not be successful.* We cannot assure you that new or newly acquired brands, or any other new programs or products we have recently launched or may launch in the future, will be accepted by hotel owners, potential franchisees, or the traveling public or other guests.

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We also cannot be certain that we will recover the costs we incurred in developing or acquiring the brands or any new programs or products, or that those brands, programs, or products will be successful.

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*Our business depends on the quality and reputation of our company and our brands, and any deterioration could adversely impact our market share, reputation, business, financial condition, or results of operations.* Certain events, including those that may be beyond our control, could affect the reputation of one or more of our properties or more generally impact the reputation of our brands.

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impairment may have occurred.

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A significant number of associates at our managed, leased, and owned hotels are covered by collective bargaining agreements.

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We require managed hotel owners to procure such coverage or we procure such coverage on their behalf.

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For example, in 2018 and 2019 substantial increases in property insurance costs occurred due to the severe and widespread

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We have a number of owned and leased properties, which are subject to the risks that generally relate to investments in real property.

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We are actively pursuing sales of some of these properties, but equity real estate investments can be difficult to sell quickly, and we may not be able to do so at prices we find acceptable or at all.

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For example, new or existing real estate or tax laws can make it more expensive to acquire, develop, or operate and/or expand, modify, or renovate hotels.

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When interest rates increase, the cost of acquiring, developing, expanding, or renovating real property increases and real property values may decrease as the number of potential buyers decreases.

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Similarly, as financing becomes less available, it becomes more difficult

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both to acquire and to sell real property.

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Finally, under eminent domain laws, governments can take real property, sometimes for less compensation than the owner believes the property is worth.

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*Development and other investing activities that involve our co-investment with third parties may result in disputes and may decrease our ability to manage risk.* We have from time to time invested, and may continue to invest, in partnerships, joint ventures, and other business structures involving our co-investment with third parties.

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These investments generally include some form of shared control over the development of the asset or operations of the business and create added risks, including the possibility that other investors in such ventures could become bankrupt or otherwise lack the financial resources to meet their obligations, could have or develop business interests, policies, or objectives that are inconsistent with ours, could take action without our approval (or, conversely, prevent us from taking action without our partner’s approval), or could make requests contrary to our policies or objectives.

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Should a venture partner become bankrupt we could become liable for our partner’s share of the venture’s liabilities.

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Actions by a co-venturer might subject the assets owned by the venture or partnership to additional risk, such as increased project costs, project delays, or operational difficulties following project completion.

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Disagreements with our venture partners may result in litigation.

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These risks may be more likely to occur in difficult business environments.

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We cannot assure you that our investments through partnerships or joint ventures will be successful in light of these risks.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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We are a worldwide operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotel, residential, and timeshare properties in [removed: 134] [added: 133] countries and territories under 30 brand names.

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We discuss our operations in the following [added: three] reportable business segments: [removed: North American Full-Service, North American Limited-Service, and] [added: U.S. & Canada;] Asia [removed: Pacific.][added: Pacific; and Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”).]

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Our [removed: Europe, Middle East and Africa, and] Caribbean and Latin America [added: (“CALA”)] operating [removed: segments do] [added: segment does] not [removed: individually] meet the [added: applicable accounting] criteria for separate disclosure as [added: a] reportable [removed: segments.] [added: business segment, and we include its results in “Unallocated corporate and other.”] In January [removed: 2020,] [added: 2021,] we modified our reportable segment structure as a result of a change in the way management intends to evaluate results and allocate resources within the Company.

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We earn base management fees [removed: and in] [added: and, under] many [removed: cases] [added: agreements,] incentive management fees from the properties that we manage, and we earn franchise fees on the properties that others operate under franchise agreements with us.

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[removed: In] [added: For] our [added: hotels in the] Middle East and Africa and [added: in the] Asia Pacific [removed: regions,] [added: region,] incentive management fees typically consist of a percentage of gross operating profit without adjustment for a specified owner return.

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Net house profit is calculated as gross operating profit (also referred to as “house [removed: profit,” which we discuss under the “Performance Measures” section below)] [added: profit”)] less non-controllable expenses such as property insurance, real estate taxes, and capital spending reserves.

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[removed: *Data] [added: *Starwood Data] Security Incident*

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On November 30, 2018, we announced a data security incident involving unauthorized access to the Starwood reservations [removed: database.][added: database (the “Data Security Incident”).]

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In July 2019, the ICO issued a formal notice of intent under the U.K. Data Protection Act 2018 [added: (the “U.K. DPA”)] proposing a fine in the amount of £99 million against the Company in relation to the Data Security [removed: Incident (the “Proposed ICO Fine”).][added: Incident.]

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In [removed: the 2019 second quarter,] [added: 2019,] we [removed: recorded an accrual in the full amount of the Proposed ICO Fine] [added: expensed $65 million] for this loss contingency, [removed: and] in the [removed: 2019 fourth quarter, we reduced the accrual to $65 million] [added: “Restructuring and merger-related charges” caption of our Income Statements,] based on the [added: fine initially proposed by the ICO in July 2019 and the] ongoing proceeding.

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See Note [removed: 7] [added: 8] for additional information.

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As we expected, the cost of such insurance [added: again] increased for our current policy period, and the cost of such insurance could continue to increase [removed: in] [added: for] future [removed: years.][added: policy periods.]

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We expect to incur significant expenses associated with the Data Security Incident in future periods, primarily related to legal proceedings and regulatory investigations (including possible [added: additional] fines and penalties), increased expenses and capital investments for information technology and information security and data privacy, and increased expenses for compliance activities and to meet increased legal and regulatory requirements.

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See Note [removed: 7] [added: 8] for [added: additional] information related to expenses incurred in [removed: 2018] [added: 2020] and 2019, insurance recoveries, and legal proceedings and governmental investigations related to the Data Security Incident.

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We believe [removed: RevPAR,] [added: Revenue per Available Room (“RevPAR”),] which we calculate by dividing room sales for comparable properties by room nights available for the period, is a meaningful indicator of our performance because it measures the period-over-period change in room revenues for comparable properties.

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Occupancy, which we calculate by dividing occupied rooms by total rooms [removed: available,] [added: available (including rooms in hotels temporarily closed due to issues related to COVID-19),] measures the utilization of a property’s available capacity.

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We define our comparable properties as our properties that were open and operating under one of our brands since the beginning of the last full calendar year (since January 1, [removed: 2018] [added: 2019] for the current period) and have not, in either the current or previous year: [removed: (i)] [added: (1)] undergone significant room or public space renovations or expansions, [removed: (ii)] [added: (2)] been converted between company-operated and franchised, or [removed: (iii)] [added: (3)] sustained substantial property damage or business [removed: interruption.][added: interruption, with the exception of properties closed or otherwise experiencing interruptions related to COVID-19, which we continue to classify as comparable.]

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For [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] compared to [removed: 2018,] [added: 2019,] we had [removed: 4,371] [added: 4,641] comparable [removed: North American] [added: U.S. & Canada] properties and [removed: 1,232] [added: 1,340] comparable International properties.

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Approximately [removed: 44] [added: 45] percent of added rooms are located outside [removed: North America,] [added: U.S. & Canada,] and [removed: 18] [added: 13] percent are conversions from competitor brands.

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[removed: The pipeline] [added: At year-end 2020, we had more than 498,000 rooms in our development pipeline, which] includes hotel rooms under [removed: construction and] [added: construction, hotel rooms] under signed contracts, and [removed: approximately 23,000] [added: roughly 20,000] hotel rooms approved for development but not yet under signed contracts.

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At year-end [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] we operated, franchised, and licensed the following properties and rooms:

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| | [added: | |] Managed | | | | | | [added: | | | | | |] Franchised/Licensed | | | | | | [added: | | | | | |] Owned/Leased | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | |] Total | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | |]

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| | [added: | |] Properties | | | [added: | | |] Rooms | | | [added: | | |] Properties | | | [added: | | |] Rooms | | | [added: | | |] Properties | | | [added: | | |] Rooms | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |] Properties | | | [added: | | |] Rooms | | [added: |]

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The following tables present RevPAR, occupancy, and ADR statistics for comparable properties for [removed: 2019, 2019 compared to 2018, 2018,] [added: 2020] and [removed: 2018] [added: 2020] compared to [removed: 2017.][added: 2019.]

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| [removed: Comparable] [added: *Comparable] Company-Operated [removed: Properties] [added: Properties*] | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |]

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| | [added: | |] RevPAR | | | | | | | [added: | | | | |] Occupancy | | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | |] Average Daily Rate | | | | | | [added: | | |]

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| | [removed: 2019] | | [added: 2020] | | [added: | | | |] vs. [removed: 2018] [added: 2019] | | | [removed: 2019] | | | [added: 2020 | | | | | |] vs. [removed: 2018] [added: 2019] | | | | [removed: 2019] | | | | [added: | 2020 | | | | | |] vs. [removed: 2018] [added: 2019] | | [added: |]

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| [removed: Comparable] [added: *Comparable] Systemwide [removed: Properties] [added: Properties*] | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |]

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[removed: | (4) | Includes Asia Pacific, Caribbean & Latin America, Europe,] [added: (1)Includes Europe] and Middle East & Africa. [removed: |]

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[removed: | (5) | Includes North American - All] [added: (3)Includes U.S. & Canada] and International - All. [removed: |]

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| *($ in millions)* | [added: | | 2020 | | | | | |] 2019 | | | | [removed: 2018] | | | | [removed: 2017] | | | | Change [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] vs. [removed: 2018] [added: 2019] | | | | | | | [removed: Change 2018 vs. 2017] | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | |]

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| Base management fees | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 1,180] [added: 443] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 1,140] [added: 1,180] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,102] | | | [added: | | | |] $ | [removed: 40] [added: (737)] | | | [removed: 4] | [added: | (62) | |] % | | [removed: $] | [removed: 38] | | | [removed: 3] | [removed: %] | [added: | | | | |]

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| Incentive management fees | [removed: 637] | | [added: 87] | | [removed: 649] | | | | [removed: 607] [added: 637] | | | | [removed: (12] | | [removed: )] | | [removed: (2] | [removed: )%] | | [removed: 42] | [added: (550)] | | | [removed: 7] | [added: | | (86) | |] % | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | |]

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| Gross fee revenues | [added: | | 1,683 | | | | | |] 3,823 | | | | [removed: 3,638] | | | | [removed: 3,295] | | | | [removed: 185] [added: (2,140)] | | | | [removed: 5] | [added: | (56) | |] % | | [removed: 343] | | | | [removed: 10] | [removed: %] | [added: | | | | |]

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| Contract investment amortization | [removed: (62] | | [removed: )] [added: (132)] | | [removed: (58] | | [removed: )] | | [removed: (50] [added: (62)] | | [removed: )] | | [removed: 4] | | | | [removed: 7] | [removed: %] | | [removed: 8] | [added: 70] | | | [removed: 16] | [added: | | 113 | |] % | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | |]

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| Net fee revenues | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 3,761] [added: 1,551] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 3,580] [added: 3,761] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 3,245] | | | [added: | | | |] $ | [removed: 181] [added: (2,210)] | | | [removed: 5] | [added: | (59) | |] % | | [removed: $] | [removed: 335] | | | [removed: 10] | [removed: %] | [added: | | | | |]

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In [removed: 2019 and 2018,] [added: 2020,] we earned incentive management fees from [removed: 72] [added: 37] percent of our managed properties [removed: worldwide.][added: worldwide, compared to 72 percent in 2019.]

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We earned incentive management fees from [removed: 57] [added: 3] percent of managed properties in [removed: North America] [added: U.S. & Canada] and [removed: 81] [added: 56] percent of managed properties outside [removed: North America] [added: U.S. & Canada] in [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] compared to [removed: 59] [added: 57] percent in [removed: North America] [added: U.S. & Canada] and [removed: 82] [added: 81] percent outside [removed: North America] [added: U.S. & Canada] in [removed: 2018.][added: 2019.]

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In addition, [removed: 65] [added: 92] percent of our total incentive management fees in [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] came from our managed properties outside [removed: North America] [added: U.S. & Canada, primarily in Asia Pacific,] versus [removed: 63] [added: 65] percent in [removed: 2018.][added: 2019.]

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| Owned, leased, and other revenue | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 1,612] [added: 568] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 1,635] [added: 1,612] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,752] | | | [added: | | | |] $ | [removed: (23] [added: (1,044)] | [removed: )] | | [removed: (1] | [removed: )%] | [added: (65)] | [removed: $] | [removed: (117] [added: %] | [removed: )] | | [removed: (7] | [removed: )%] | [added: | | | | | | | |]

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*A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for year-end 2019 compared to year-end 2018 can be found in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the SEC on February 27, 2020.*

New in FY2020

Beginning with the 2021 first quarter, we will report the following two operating segments: U.S. & Canada and International.

New in FY2020

Additionally, we earn franchise fees for use of our intellectual property, including fees from our co-brand credit card, timeshare, and residential programs.

New in FY2020

In October 2020, the ICO issued a final decision under the U.K. DPA, which includes a fine of £18.4 million.

New in FY2020

The Company did not appeal the ICO’s decision, but has made no admission of liability in relation to the decision or the underlying allegations.

New in FY2020

In 2020, we recorded a $39 million reversal of expense, based on the ICO’s issuance of the final decision.

New in FY2020

We paid a portion of the ICO fine in the 2020 fourth quarter, and the remainder is payable over the next two years.

New in FY2020

Our accrual for this loss contingency, which we present in the “Accrued expenses and other” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” captions of our Balance Sheets, was $65 million at year-end 2019 and $17 million at year-end 2020.

New in FY2020

*Impact of COVID-19*

New in FY2020

COVID-19 continues to have a material impact on our business, our Company, and our industry.

New in FY2020

COVID-19 first impacted our business in Greater China beginning in January 2020, moved quickly into the rest of Asia Pacific and the European markets, and spread globally by March 2020.

New in FY2020

As the pandemic accelerated around the world, worldwide comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR fell sharply.

New in FY2020

Global occupancy levels and RevPAR have since improved compared to the extremely low levels reached in April 2020, but the pace of recovery generally slowed in most regions in the 2020 fourth quarter and into January 2021 due to the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.

New in FY2020

As a result, our fee revenue and revenue from owned and leased properties declined significantly during 2020, and we expect that there will not be a significant rebound in travel and lodging demand until there is widespread distribution of effective vaccines.

New in FY2020

Worldwide comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR declined 23 percent in the 2020 first quarter, 84 percent in the 2020 second quarter, 66 percent in the 2020 third quarter, and 64 percent in the 2020 fourth quarter, compared to the same periods in 2019.

New in FY2020

Worldwide, approximately six percent of our hotels were closed as of February 15, 2021, compared to the peak of more than 25 percent closed on April 26, 2020.

New in FY2020

However, the progress of recovery is uneven.

New in FY2020

The spread of COVID-19 has constrained and continues to constrain the speed of recovery and will continue to have a dampening impact on demand.

New in FY2020

Demand is still being primarily driven by leisure travelers, and we have not seen meaningful demand return from business and group travelers.

New in FY2020

Of our geographic regions, Greater China experienced the greatest improvement in demand compared to the 2020 second quarter, driven initially by domestic leisure travel with business transient and group business improving through the year, while demand in the rest of Asia Pacific has generally improved at a much slower pace.

New in FY2020

In our Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, leisure demand drove RevPAR improvements in the 2020 third quarter compared to the 2020 second quarter, though increases in COVID-19 cases in Europe and resulting increases in government restrictions began anew in September 2020, which negatively impacted the recovery in the 2020 fourth quarter.

New in FY2020

In U.S. & Canada, demand improved during the remainder of 2020 from the lows seen in April 2020, primarily driven by leisure travel and by travelers within driving range of their destinations.

New in FY2020

We continue to take substantial measures to mitigate the negative financial and operational impacts for our hotel owners and our own business.

New in FY2020

Business contingency plans have been implemented around the world, and we continue to adjust these in response to the global situation.

New in FY2020

At the corporate level, our actions to date have substantially reduced the monthly run rate of corporate general and administrative costs compared to the monthly costs initially budgeted for 2020, excluding our provision for credit losses.

New in FY2020

We reduced spending on capital expenditures and other investments, and as previously announced, we suspended share repurchases and cash dividends.

New in FY2020

We have taken a number of steps to reorganize the Company in response to the decline in lodging demand caused by COVID-19.

New in FY2020

We implemented temporary furloughs and reduced work week schedules for both above-property and on-property associates, most of which ended in September 2020 for above-property associates.

New in FY2020

As part of the realignment of our organization, we implemented a voluntary transition program for certain associates, and we eliminated a significant number of positions.

New in FY2020

While we have substantially completed the programs related to our above-property organization, we are continuing to develop restructuring plans, which could result in additional on-property position eliminations, to achieve cost savings specific to each of our company-operated properties.

New in FY2020

At the property level, we continue to work with owners and franchisees to lower their cash outlays.

New in FY2020

The steps we have taken to date include deferring renovations, certain hotel initiatives and brand standard audits for hotel owners and franchisees; reducing the amount of certain charges for systemwide programs and services; offering a delay in payment terms for certain charges in the 2020 second quarter; supporting owners and franchisees who are working with their lenders to utilize furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) reserves to meet working capital needs; and waiving required FF&E funding through 2021.

New in FY2020

We have significantly lowered the reimbursed expenses we incur on behalf of our owners and franchisees to provide centralized programs and services such as the Loyalty Program, reservations, marketing and sales, which we generally collect through cost reimbursement revenue on the basis of hotel revenue or program usage.

New in FY2020

In 2020, we applied for Employee Retention Tax Credit refunds from the U.S. Treasury under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) totaling $164 million.

New in FY2020

In the 2020 fourth quarter, we received $119 million, $94 million of which we passed through to the related hotels that we manage on behalf of owners.

New in FY2020

We expect to receive the remaining refund in 2021, the majority of which we expect will inure to the benefit of our hotel owners.

New in FY2020

We continue to evaluate the availability of credits and benefits under the CARES Act and other legislation.

New in FY2020

The impact of COVID-19 on the Company remains fluid, as does our corporate and property-level response, and we expect to continue to assess and may implement additional measures to adapt our operations and plans as we continue to evaluate the implications of COVID-19 on our business.

New in FY2020

The overall operational and financial impact is highly dependent on

New in FY2020

the breadth and duration of COVID-19, including the availability and distribution of effective vaccines or treatments, and could be affected by other factors we are not currently able to predict.

Dropped from FY2019

Beginning with the first quarter of 2020, we will present the following reportable business segments: North America; Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

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Our Caribbean and Latin America operating segment will be included in a combined Caribbean and Latin America and “Unallocated corporate” caption.

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Our emphasis on long-term management contracts and franchising tends to provide more stable earnings in periods of economic softness, while adding new hotels to our system generates growth, typically with little or no investment by the Company.

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This strategy has driven substantial growth while minimizing financial leverage and risk in a cyclical industry.

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In addition, we believe minimizing our capital investments and adopting a strategy of recycling our investments maximizes and maintains our financial flexibility.

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We remain focused on doing the things that we do well; that is, selling rooms, taking care of our guests, and making sure we control costs both at company-operated properties and at the corporate level (“above-property”).

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We provide our guests new and memorable experiences through our portfolio of brands, innovative technology, personalized guest recognition, and access to travel experiences through our Marriott Bonvoy Tours & Activities program.

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Our brands remain strong due to our skilled management teams, dedicated associates, superior guest service with an emphasis on guest and associate satisfaction, significant distribution, Loyalty Program, multichannel reservation systems, and desirable property amenities.

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We strive to effectively leverage our size and broad distribution.

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We believe that our Loyalty Program generates substantial repeat business that might otherwise go to competing hotels, and we strategically market to the program’s large and growing member base to generate revenue.

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We, along with owners and franchisees, continue to invest in our brands by means of new, refreshed, and reinvented properties, new room and public space designs, and enhanced amenities, technology offerings, and guest experiences.

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We address, through various means, hotels in our system that do not meet our standards.

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We continue to enhance the appeal of our proprietary, information-rich, and easy-to-use websites, and of our associated mobile applications, through functionality and service improvements.

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Our profitability, as well as that of owners and franchisees, has benefited from our approach to property-level and above-property productivity.

Dropped from FY2019

Managed properties in our system continue to maintain tight cost controls.

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We also control above-property costs, some of which we allocate to hotels, by remaining focused on systems, processing, and support areas.

Dropped from FY2019

To date, we have not seen a meaningful impact on demand as a result of the Data Security Incident.

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We mutually agreed with the ICO to an extension of the regulatory process until June 1, 2020 and the ICO proceeding is ongoing.

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For 2018 compared to 2017, we had 4,109 comparable North American properties and 1,173 comparable International properties.

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We also believe company-operated house profit margin, which is the ratio of property-level gross operating profit to total property-level revenue, is a meaningful indicator of our performance because this ratio measures our overall ability as the operator to produce property-level profits by generating sales and controlling the operating expenses over which we have the most direct control.

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House profit includes room, food and beverage, and other revenue and the related expenses including payroll and benefits expenses, as well as repairs and maintenance, utility, general and administrative, and sales and marketing

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expenses.

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House profit does not include the impact of management fees, furniture, fixtures and equipment replacement reserves, insurance, taxes, or other fixed expenses.

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*Business Trends*

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Our 2019 full-year results reflected a year-over-year increase in the number of properties in our system, strong demand for our brands in many markets around the world, and generally favorable economic conditions.

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Comparable worldwide systemwide RevPAR for 2019 increased 1.3 percent to $117.30, ADR increased 0.8 percent on a constant dollar basis to $160.55, and occupancy increased 0.4 percentage points to 73.1 percent, compared to 2018.

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In North America, RevPAR increased modestly in 2019, driven by higher ADR, partially constrained by new lodging supply in certain markets.

Dropped from FY2019

In our Asia Pacific segment in 2019, RevPAR growth was driven by India and major urban markets in Greater China but was partially constrained by lower demand in Hong Kong.

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Our Europe region experienced higher demand in 2019, led by strong demand from U.S. travelers in the U.K., Italy, and Spain.

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In our Middle East and Africa region, RevPAR remained relatively stable in 2019 due to RevPAR growth in Africa, partially offset by ongoing geopolitical and economic instability and supply growth in the Middle East.

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RevPAR grew across our Caribbean and Latin America region, driven by higher ADR, partially constrained by lower demand in Mexico.

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For our company-operated properties, we continue to focus on enhancing property-level house profit margins and making productivity improvements.

Dropped from FY2019

North American company-operated house profit margins decreased by 20 basis points in 2019 compared to 2018 at comparable properties, primarily due to wage increases and modest RevPAR growth, partially offset by cost controls and synergy savings from the Starwood Combination.

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International company-operated house profit margins increased by 20 basis points in 2019 compared to 2018 at comparable properties, primarily due to RevPAR growth in our Asia Pacific segment and Europe region and cost controls and synergy savings from the Starwood Combination.

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The Coronavirus outbreak currently is impacting our operations in China and other parts of our Asia Pacific segment by necessitating the closure of numerous hotels in mainland China and significantly reducing demand in Greater China and certain other Asia Pacific markets.

Dropped from FY2019

We cannot presently estimate the overall operational and financial impact, which could be material to our 2020 results, and which is highly dependent on the breadth and duration of the outbreak and could be affected by other factors we are not currently able to predict.

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In 2019, we added 516 properties with 78,142 rooms around the world across our portfolio of brands.

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In 2019, 70 properties (11,908 rooms) exited our system.

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At year-end 2019, our development pipeline grew to a record 515,000 rooms, with more than half located outside of North America.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

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We are also subject to risk from changes in debt prices from our investments in debt securities and fluctuations in stock price from our [removed: investment] [added: investments] in [removed: a] publicly traded [removed: company.][added: companies.]

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We use derivative instruments, including cash flow hedges, [added: fair value hedges,] net investment in non-U.S. operations hedges, and other derivative instruments, as part of our overall strategy to manage our exposure to market risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates.

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| Average interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [removed: 1.27] | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.83 | |] % | | | | | [added: | |]

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| Floating-rate notes receivable | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 4] [added: 2] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 29] [added: 83] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 25] [added: 1] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 1] [added: 13] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 7] [added: 1] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 16] [added: 21] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 82] [added: 121] | | | [added: | |] $ | [removed: 77] [added: 112] | |

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| Average interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [removed: 4.36] | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.77 | |] % | | | | | [added: | |]

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| Liabilities - Maturities represent expected principal payments, fair values represent liabilities. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |]

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| Average interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [removed: 3.44] | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.06 | |] % | | | | | [added: | |]

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| Average interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [removed: 2.30] | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.63 | |] % | | | | | [added: | |]

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| Fixed-rate debt | | | $ | (849) | | | | | $ | (572) | | | | | $ | (674) | | | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | (2,293) | | | | | $ | (3,804) | | | | | $ | (8,192) | | | | | $ | (9,100) | |

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| Floating-rate debt | | | $ | (317) | | | | | $ | (228) | | | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | (1,486) | | | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | (2,031) | | | | | $ | (2,035) | |

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| Fixed-rate debt | $ | (422 | ) | | $ | (859 | ) | | $ | (1,107 | ) | | $ | (686 | ) | | $ | (14 | ) | | $ | (2,543 | ) | | $ | (5,631 | ) | | $ | (5,880 | ) |

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| Floating-rate debt | $ | (549 | ) | | $ | (299 | ) | | $ | (543 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,761 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,152 | ) | | $ | (5,179 | ) |

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Item 1. Business.

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We believe that our [added: brand] portfolio [removed: of brands, shown in the following table, is] [added: offers] the [removed: largest and] most compelling range of brands and [removed: properties of any lodging company] [added: hotels] in [removed: the world.][added: hospitality.]

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In January [removed: 2020,] [added: 2021,] we modified our reportable segment structure as a result of a change in the way management intends to evaluate results and allocate resources within the Company.

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We refer to [removed: our business associated with brands that were in our portfolio before] the Starwood [removed: Combination as “Legacy-Marriott” and to the Starwood] business and brands that we acquired as “Legacy-Starwood.”

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For further information about [removed: the Data Security Incident,] [added: COVID-19’s impact to our business,] see Part [added: I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” and Part] II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of [removed: Operations” and “Data Security Incident” in Note 7 in Part II, Item 8.][added: Operations.”]

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At year-end [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] we had [removed: 2,144] [added: 2,149] company-operated properties [removed: (584,879] [added: (585,132] rooms), which included properties under long-term management or lease agreements with property owners (management and lease agreements together, the “Operating Agreements”), properties that we own, and home and condominium communities for which we manage the related owners’ associations.

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Such agreements are generally for initial periods of [removed: 20] [added: 15] to 30 years, with options for us to renew for up to [removed: 50] [added: 10] or more additional years.

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[removed: *Franchised, Licensed,] [added: *Franchised] and [removed: Unconsolidated Joint Venture] [added: Licensed] Properties*

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We have [removed: franchising, licensing,] [added: franchising] and [removed: joint venture programs] [added: licensing arrangements] that permit hotel owners and operators to use many of our lodging brand names and systems.

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Under our hotel franchising [removed: programs,] [added: arrangements,] we generally receive an initial application fee and continuing royalty fees, which typically range from four to seven percent of room revenues for all brands, plus two to three percent of food and beverage revenues for certain full-service brands.

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Franchisees [removed: and certain joint ventures] contribute to our marketing and advertising programs and pay fees for use of our centralized reservation systems.

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At year-end [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] we had [removed: 5,205] [added: 5,493] franchised and licensed properties [removed: (796,042] [added: (837,912] rooms).

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We have used or licensed [removed: our] [added: the] JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, W, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, EDITION, Bulgari, [added: Renaissance, Le Méridien,] Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, Delta and Autograph Collection brand names and trademarks for residential real estate sales.

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In general, business at company-operated and franchised properties fluctuates moderately with the [removed: seasons and is relatively stable.][added: seasons.]

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[removed: We believe that our brand portfolio offers the largest and most compelling range of] [added: Our Classic] brands [removed: and properties in hospitality, with two overall styles of hotels -- Classic, offering] [added: offer] time-honored hospitality for the modern traveler, and [removed: Distinctive, offering] [added: our Distinctive brands offer] memorable experiences with a unique perspective [removed: --] [added: -] each of which we group into three quality tiers: Luxury, Premium, and Select.

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Select offers smart and easy amenities and [removed: services] [added: services,] with our longer stay brands offering amenities that mirror the comforts of home.

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The following table shows the geographic distribution of our brands at year-end [removed: 2019:][added: 2020:]

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| | | [removed: North America] | [added: | | | U.S. & Canada | | |] Europe | [added: | |] Middle East & Africa | [added: | |] Asia Pacific | [added: | |] Caribbean & Latin America | [added: | |] Total | [added: | |]

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| Luxury | | | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |]

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| JW Marriott® | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 30] | [added: | 34 | | |] 7 | [added: | |] 6 | [removed: 40] | [added: | 42 | | |] 13 | [removed: 96] | [added: | 102 | | |]

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| The Ritz-Carlton® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] 39 | [added: | |] 13 | [added: | |] 13 | [removed: 33] | [added: | 36 | | |] 8 | [removed: 106] | [added: | 109 | | |]

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| W® Hotels | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 26] | [added: | 24 | | |] 7 | [added: | |] 5 | [removed: 14] | [removed: 6] | [removed: 58] [added: 16] | [added: | | 7 | | | 59 | | |]

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| The Luxury Collection® (1) | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 16] | [removed: 47] | [added: 17 | | | 48 | | |] 10 | [removed: 31] | [added: | 30 | | |] 14 | [removed: 118] | [added: | 119 | | |]

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| St. Regis® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] 10 | [added: | |] 7 | [removed: 5] | [added: | 6 | | |] 20 | [added: | |] 3 | [removed: 45] | [added: | 46 | | |]

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| Rooms | [added: | |] 1,968 | [added: | |] 1,002 | [removed: 1,426] | [removed: 4,812] | [added: 1,788 | | | 4,811 | | |] 448 | [removed: 9,656] | | [added: 10,017 | | | | | |]

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| EDITION® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] 4 | [added: | |] 3 | [added: | |] 1 | [removed: 2] | [added: | 3 | | |] — | [removed: 10] | [added: | 11 | | |]

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| Rooms | [added: | |] 1,209 | [added: | |] 381 | [added: | |] 255 | [removed: 651] | [added: | 852 | | |] — | [removed: 2,496] | | [added: 2,697 | | | | | |]

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| Bulgari® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] 2 | [added: | |] 1 | [added: | |] 3 | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] 6 | [added: | |]

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| Rooms | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] 143 | [added: | |] 120 | [added: | |] 260 | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] 523 | | [added: | | | |]

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| Premium | | | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |]

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| Marriott Hotels® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] 340 | [removed: 97] | [removed: 25] | [removed: 83] [added: 100] | [removed: 30] | [removed: 575] | [added: 26 | | | 90 | | | 29 | | | 585 | | |]

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| Westin® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] 130 | [removed: 18] | [added: | 17 | | |] 7 | [added: | |] 58 | [removed: 12] | [added: | 13 | | |] 225 | [added: | |]

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| Renaissance® Hotels | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 86] | [removed: 34] | [added: 87 | | | 33 | | |] 4 | [removed: 42] | [added: | 43 | | |] 9 | [removed: 175] | [added: | 176 | | |]

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| Le Méridien® | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 21] | [removed: 15] | [removed: 23] [added: 22] | [removed: 49] | [added: | 16 | | | 22 | | | 47 | | |] 2 | [removed: 110] | [added: | 109 | | |]

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| Autograph Collection® Hotels (2) | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 108] | [removed: 53] | [removed: 9] [added: 123] | [removed: 9] | [added: | 54 | | | 7 | | | 12 | | |] 13 | [removed: 192] | [added: | 209 | | |]

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| Delta Hotels by [removed: MarriottTM] [added: Marriott®] (Delta Hotels®) | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 72] | [added: | 77 | | |] 5 | [removed: 1] | [added: |] 1 | [added: | | 2 | | |] — | [removed: 79] | [added: | 85 | | |]

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| Gaylord Hotels® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] 6 | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] 6 | [added: | |]

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| Rooms | [added: | |] 9,918 | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] 9,918 | | [added: | | | |]

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| Marriott Executive Apartments® | [added: | |] Properties | [added: | |] — | [added: | |] 4 | [removed: 9] | [removed: 17] | [added: 10 | | | 18 | | |] 2 | [removed: 32] | [added: | 34 | | |]

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| Tribute Portfolio® | [added: | |] Properties | [removed: 21] | [removed: 8] | [added: 26 | | | 11 | | |] — | [added: | |] 8 | [added: | |] 3 | [removed: 40] | [added: | 48 | | |]

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The following table shows our portfolio of brands at year-end 2020.

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We discuss our operations in the following three reportable business segments: United States and Canada (“U.S. & Canada”), Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”).

New in FY2020

Our Caribbean and Latin America (“CALA”) operating segment does not meet the applicable accounting criteria for separate disclosure as a reportable business segment, and we include its results in “Unallocated corporate and other.” In the 2020 fourth quarter, we changed the name of our largest segment from “North America” to “U.S. & Canada.” Other than the name change, we made no other changes to the composition of this segment.

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Beginning with the 2021 first quarter, we will report the following two operating segments: U.S. & Canada and International.

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*COVID-19*

New in FY2020

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the travel industry and the Company.

New in FY2020

As the virus and efforts to contain it spread around the world, demand at our hotels dropped significantly.

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While 2020 generally got off to a great start, we saw sudden, sharp declines in hotel occupancy, beginning in Greater China in January 2020 and then extending around the world.

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In April 2020, comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR experienced a record decline, decreasing 90 percent worldwide compared to the prior year period, and 27 percent of our hotels were temporarily closed.

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Although business at our hotels improved throughout the remainder of 2020 as compared to the extremely low levels in April 2020, COVID-19 continues to constrain recovery and to have a significant negative impact on demand.

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COVID-19 also resulted in significantly lower new room additions than we had budgeted for 2020 and historically high levels of cancellations by group and other travelers for future periods.

New in FY2020

As a result, our revenues and profitability declined dramatically in 2020 compared to 2019.

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We continue to take substantial measures to mitigate the negative financial and operational impacts of COVID-19 for our hotel owners and our own business, and we remain focused on taking care of our guests and associates.

New in FY2020

We have made significant changes to our business and enhanced our liquidity position, while remaining focused on how to best position ourselves for recovery and for growth over the longer term.

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At the property level, we implemented plans to help our hotel owners and franchisees reduce their cash outlays and mitigate costs, and we implemented a multi-pronged platform to elevate cleanliness standards and hospitality norms for the health and safety of our guests and associates.

New in FY2020

At the corporate level, we made significant cuts in general and administrative costs and spending on capital and other investments.

New in FY2020

We have substantially completed our above-property restructuring program, and we have implemented and are continuing to develop restructuring plans to achieve cost savings specific to each of our company-operated properties.

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With the steps we have taken, and any additional measures we may take to adapt our operations and plans to the evolving situation, along with the power of our Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, our strengthened liquidity position, and our incredible team of associates around the world, we believe that our business is well positioned now and for the future.

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Our brands are categorized by style of offering - Classic and Distinctive.

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| Rooms | | | 18,658 | | | 2,205 | | | 3,325 | | | 15,574 | | | 3,597 | | | 43,359 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 11,833 | | | 3,080 | | | 3,523 | | | 8,754 | | | 2,081 | | | 29,271 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 7,182 | | | 1,423 | | | 1,850 | | | 4,245 | | | 1,752 | | | 16,452 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 5,090 | | | 7,092 | | | 2,369 | | | 7,715 | | | 1,188 | | | 23,454 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 133,972 | | | 25,946 | | | 8,110 | | | 30,008 | | | 7,789 | | | 205,825 | | | | | |

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| Sheraton® | | | Properties | | | 183 | | | 62 | | | 30 | | | 136 | | | 31 | | | 442 | | |

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| Rooms | | | 70,245 | | | 16,900 | | | 9,299 | | | 49,399 | | | 8,613 | | | 154,456 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 52,705 | | | 5,686 | | | 1,839 | | | 17,751 | | | 3,819 | | | 81,800 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 28,880 | | | 7,846 | | | 1,035 | | | 14,972 | | | 2,745 | | | 55,478 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 4,748 | | | 4,997 | | | 6,588 | | | 12,683 | | | 271 | | | 29,287 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 25,449 | | | 6,468 | | | 1,640 | | | 3,245 | | | 3,751 | | | 40,553 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 18,226 | | | 728 | | | 360 | | | 978 | | | — | | | 20,292 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | — | | | 361 | | | 1,116 | | | 3,161 | | | 240 | | | 4,878 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 4,571 | | | 1,139 | | | — | | | 1,106 | | | 155 | | | 6,971 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 853 | | | 799 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,652 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 146,913 | | | 13,551 | | | 1,684 | | | 18,454 | | | 6,717 | | | 187,319 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 105,273 | | | 1,569 | | | 294 | | | — | | | 544 | | | 107,680 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 99,901 | | | — | | | — | | | 9,300 | | | 1,863 | | | 111,064 | | | | | |

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| Rooms | | | 57,590 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 57,590 | | | | | |

Dropped from FY2019

We were organized as a corporation in Delaware in 1997 and became a public company in 1998 when we were “spun off” as a separate entity by the company formerly named “Marriott International, Inc.”

Dropped from FY2019

We discuss our operations in the following reportable business segments: North American Full-Service, North American Limited-Service, and Asia Pacific.

Dropped from FY2019

Our Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Caribbean and Latin America operating segments do not individually meet the criteria for separate disclosure as reportable segments.

Dropped from FY2019

Beginning with the first quarter of 2020, we will present the following reportable business segments: North America; Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Dropped from FY2019

Our Caribbean and Latin America operating segment will be included in a combined Caribbean and Latin America and “Unallocated corporate” caption.

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*Acquisition of Elegant*

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On December 9, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Elegant Hotels Group plc (“Elegant”), and Elegant became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

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See Note 3 for more information.

Dropped from FY2019

*Starwood Reservations Database Security Incident*

Dropped from FY2019

On November 30, 2018, we announced a data security incident involving unauthorized access to the Starwood reservations database (the “Data Security Incident”).

Dropped from FY2019

The Starwood reservations database is no longer used for business operations.

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*Relationship with Major Customer*

Dropped from FY2019

We operate or franchise properties that are owned or leased by Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (“Host”).

Dropped from FY2019

In addition, Host is a partner in several partnerships that own properties that we operate under long-term management agreements.

Dropped from FY2019

See Note 17 for more information.

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| Rooms | 16,853 | 2,205 | 3,327 | 15,080 | 3,597 | 41,062 | |

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| Rooms | 11,410 | 3,079 | 3,523 | 8,207 | 2,081 | 28,300 | |

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| Rooms | 7,672 | 1,423 | 1,850 | 3,788 | 1,074 | 15,807 | |

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| Rooms | 4,799 | 6,962 | 2,411 | 7,883 | 1,188 | 23,243 | |

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| Rooms | 134,412 | 24,595 | 8,119 | 28,000 | 8,033 | 203,159 | |

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| Sheraton® | Properties | 189 | 62 | 31 | 130 | 35 | 447 |

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| Rooms | 72,039 | 17,054 | 9,910 | 47,878 | 9,682 | 156,563 | |

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| Rooms | 53,097 | 6,024 | 1,839 | 17,872 | 3,640 | 82,472 | |

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| Rooms | 28,597 | 8,049 | 1,035 | 14,535 | 2,745 | 54,961 | |

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| Rooms | 4,480 | 5,021 | 6,526 | 12,903 | 271 | 29,201 | |

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| Rooms | 22,463 | 7,165 | 1,906 | 2,364 | 3,751 | 37,649 | |

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| Rooms | 17,376 | 729 | 360 | 339 | — | 18,804 | |

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| Rooms | — | 361 | 1,029 | 2,959 | 240 | 4,589 | |

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| Rooms | 4,445 | 905 | — | 1,107 | 155 | 6,612 | |

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| Rooms | 248 | 542 | — | — | — | 790 | |

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| Rooms | 146,602 | 12,892 | 1,487 | 16,931 | 6,717 | 184,629 | |

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| Rooms | 103,038 | 1,477 | 301 | — | 249 | 105,065 | |

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| Rooms | 94,063 | — | — | 7,050 | 2,036 | 103,149 | |

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| Rooms | 54,033 | — | — | — | — | 54,033 | |

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| Rooms | 23,847 | 2,778 | 4,371 | 18,561 | 2,686 | 52,243 | |

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| Rooms | 42,378 | — | — | — | — | 42,378 | |

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| Rooms | 17,647 | 1,801 | 2,012 | 6,598 | 1,644 | 29,702 | |

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| Rooms | 10,720 | 10,631 | 188 | — | 1,922 | 23,461 | |

An excerpt. Shown here: 40 of 78 rewritten, 40 of 105 added and 40 of 75 removed. The counts are complete. For every sentence, read Item 1. Business. in the FY2020 filing and the FY2019 filing.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

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[removed: While management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these other proceedings, individually and in aggregate, will not materially harm our] financial position, cash flows, or overall trends in results of operations, legal proceedings are inherently uncertain, and unfavorable rulings could, individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.

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Cautionary Statement

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All statements in this report are made as of the date this Form 10-K is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

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We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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We make forward-looking statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this report based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information available to us through the date this Form 10-K is filed with the SEC.

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Forward-looking statements include information related to the possible effects on our business of the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain it (“COVID-19”), including the performance of the Company’s hotels; Revenue per Available Room (“RevPAR”) and occupancy trends and expectations; the nature and impact of contingency plans, restructuring plans and cost reduction plans; rooms growth; our expectations regarding our ability to meet our liquidity requirements; our expectations regarding COVID-19’s impact on our cash from operations; our capital expenditures and other investment spending expectations; statements related to leadership changes and the structure of the Company’s management operations; other statements throughout this report that are preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “foresees,” or similar expressions; and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts.

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We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risks and uncertainties we describe below and other factors we describe from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.

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Risks that could affect our results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, and other aspects of our business discussed in this Form 10-K include the duration and scope of COVID-19, including the availability and distribution of effective vaccines or treatments; its short and longer-term impact on the demand for travel, transient and group business, and levels of consumer confidence; actions governments, businesses and individuals have taken or may take in response to the pandemic, including limiting or banning travel and/or in-person gatherings or imposing occupancy or other restrictions on lodging or other facilities; the impact of the pandemic and actions taken in response to the pandemic on global and regional economies, travel, and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of its impact on unemployment rates and consumer discretionary spending; the ability of our owners and franchisees to successfully navigate the impacts of COVID-19; the pace of recovery when the pandemic subsides or effective treatments or vaccines become widely available; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the effects of steps we and our property owners and franchisees have taken and may continue to take to reduce operating costs and/or enhance certain health and cleanliness protocols at our hotels; the impacts of our employee furloughs and reduced work week schedules, our voluntary transition program and our other restructuring activities; competitive conditions in the lodging industry; relationships with customers and property owners; the availability of capital to finance hotel growth and refurbishment; the extent to which we experience adverse effects from data security incidents; and changes in tax laws in countries in which we earn significant income.

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As discussed in this Form 10-K, COVID-19 is materially impacting our operations and financial results.

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COVID-19, and the volatile regional and global economic conditions stemming from it, and additional or unforeseen effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, could also give rise to or aggravate the other risk factors that we identify within Part I, Item 1A of this report, which in turn could materially adversely affect our business, liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations.

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Further, COVID-19 may also affect our operating and financial results in a manner that is not presently known to us or that we currently do not consider to present significant risks to our operations.

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| Residence Inn Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca | | [added: | | | | | | | | | |] Barra da Tijuca, Brazil | | [added: | | | |] 140 | | [added: |]

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| Sheraton Phoenix Downtown | | Phoenix, AZ | | 1,000 | |

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| Kaua’i Marriott Resort | | Lihue, HI | | 356 | |

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| Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch | | Johannesburg, South Africa | | 197 | |

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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

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Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

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At February [removed: 20, 2020, 324,214,545] [added: 10, 2021, 324,414,150] shares of our Class A Common Stock (our “common stock”) were outstanding and were held by [removed: 34,999 shareholders] [added: 34,253 stockholders] of record.

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Our common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) [removed: and the Chicago Stock Exchange] under the trading symbol MAR.

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Fourth Quarter [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

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| *(in millions, except per share amounts)* | | | | | | | | | | | | | [added: | | | | | | | | | | |]

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[removed: | (1) | On] [added: (1)On] February 15, 2019, we announced that our Board of Directors increased our common stock repurchase authorization by 25 million shares. [removed: At year-end 2019, 18.4 million shares remained available for repurchase under Board approved authorizations. We repurchase shares in the open market and in privately negotiated transactions. |]

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| December 1, 2020-December 31, 2020 | | | — | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | — | | | | | | 17.4 | | |

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At year-end 2020, 17.4 million shares remained available for repurchase under Board approved authorizations.

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We repurchase shares in the open market and in privately negotiated transactions.

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We do not anticipate repurchasing additional shares until business conditions improve, and are prohibited from doing so for the duration of the Covenant Waiver Period, as discussed in Note 10, under our Credit Facility, with certain exceptions.

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| November 1, 2019-November 30, 2019 | 1.6 | | | $ | 134.96 | | | 1.6 | | | 19.9 | |

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| December 1, 2019-December 31, 2019 | 1.5 | | | $ | 145.13 | | | 1.5 | | | 18.4 | |

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

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The following table presents a summary of our selected historical financial data derived from our last [removed: 10] [added: five] years of Financial Statements.

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Because this information is only a summary and does not provide all of the information contained in our Financial Statements, including the related notes, you should read “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our Financial Statements for each year for more detailed [removed: information including, among other items, our adoption of ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” in 2018, our acquisition of Starwood in 2016, restructuring charges we incurred in 2016, timeshare strategy-impairment charges we incurred in 2011, and our 2011 spin-off of our former timeshare operations and timeshare development business.][added: information.]

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| Revenues [removed: (6)] [added: (2)] | [added: | |] $ | [added: 10,571 | | | | | $ |] 20,972 | | | [added: | |] $ | 20,758 | | | [added: | |] $ | 20,452 | | | [added: | |] $ | 15,407 | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 14,486] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 13,796] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 12,784] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 11,814] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 12,317] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 11,691] | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Operating income (loss) [removed: (6)] [added: (2) (4)] | [added: | |] $ | [added: 84 | | | | | $ |] 1,800 | | | [added: | |] $ | 2,366 | | | [added: | |] $ | 2,504 | | | [added: | |] $ | 1,424 | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,350] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,159] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 988] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 940] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 526] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 695] | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Net [removed: income] (loss) [removed: (6)] [added: income (2) (4)] | [added: | |] $ | [added: (267) | | | | | $ |] 1,273 | | | [added: | |] $ | 1,907 | | | [added: | |] $ | 1,459 | | | [added: | |] $ | 808 | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 859] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 753] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 626] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 571] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 198] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 458] | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Diluted [removed: earnings] (losses) [added: earnings] per share [removed: (6)] [added: (2) (4)] | [added: | |] $ | [added: (0.82) | | | | | $ |] 3.80 | | | [added: | |] $ | 5.38 | | | [added: | |] $ | 3.84 | | | [added: | |] $ | 2.73 | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 3.15] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 2.54] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 2.00] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1.72] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 0.55] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1.21] | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Total assets [added: (2) (3)] (4) [removed: (6) (7)] | [added: | |] $ | [added: 24,701 | | | | | $ |] 25,051 | | | [added: | |] $ | 23,696 | | | [added: | |] $ | 23,846 | | | [added: | |] $ | 24,078 | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 6,082] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 6,833] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 6,794] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 6,342] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 5,910] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 8,983] | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Long-term debt [removed: (4)] | [added: | | $ | 9,203 | | | | | $ |] 9,963 | | | | [added: | $ |] 8,514 | | | | [added: | $ |] 7,840 | | | | [added: | $ |] 8,197 | | | | [removed: 3,807] | | | | [removed: 3,447] | | | | [removed: 3,147] | | | | [removed: 2,528] | | | | [removed: 1,816] | | | | [removed: 2,691] | | | [added: | | | | |]

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| Base management fees | [added: | |] $ | [added: 443 | | | | | $ |] 1,180 | | | [added: | |] $ | 1,140 | | | [added: | |] $ | 1,102 | | | [added: | |] $ | 806 | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 698] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 672] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 621] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 581] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 602] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 562] | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Franchise fees [removed: (5) (6)] [added: (1) (2)] | [added: | | 1,153 | | | | | |] 2,006 | | | | [added: | |] 1,849 | | | | [added: | |] 1,586 | | | | [added: | |] 1,157 | | | | [removed: 984] | | | | [removed: 872] | | | | [removed: 697] | | | | [removed: 607] | | | | [removed: 506] | | | | [removed: 441] | | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Incentive management fees | [added: | | 87 | | | | | |] 637 | | | | [added: | |] 649 | | | | [added: | |] 607 | | | | [added: | |] 425 | | | | [removed: 319] | | | | [removed: 302] | | | | [removed: 256] | | | | [removed: 232] | | | | [removed: 195] | | | | [removed: 182] | | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Total fees [removed: (5) (6)] [added: (1) (2)] | [added: | |] $ | [added: 1,683 | | | | | $ |] 3,823 | | | [added: | |] $ | 3,638 | | | [added: | |] $ | 3,295 | | | [added: | |] $ | 2,388 | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 2,001] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,846] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,574] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,420] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,303] | | | [removed: $] | [removed: 1,185] | | [added: | | | | | |]

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| Cash dividends declared per share | | | $ | 0.48 | | | | | $ | 1.85 | | | | | $ | 1.56 | | | | | $ | 1.29 | | | | | $ | 1.15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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| Stockholders’ equity (2) (4) | | | $ | 430 | | | | | $ | 703 | | | | | $ | 2,225 | | | | | $ | 3,582 | | | | | $ | 6,265 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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| U.S. & Canada (1) (2) | | | $ | 1,345 | | | | | $ | 2,791 | | | | | $ | 2,641 | | | | | $ | 2,388 | | | | | $ | 1,845 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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| Total Outside U.S. & Canada (1) (2) | | | 338 | | | | | | 1,032 | | | | | | 997 | | | | | | 907 | | | | | | 543 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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| Total fees (1) (2) | | | $ | 1,683 | | | | | $ | 3,823 | | | | | $ | 3,638 | | | | | $ | 3,295 | | | | | $ | 2,388 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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We reclassified 2016 amounts to conform to our current presentation.

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Years before 2019 have not been adjusted for this new accounting standard.

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(4)In 2020, we adopted ASU No. 2016-13, which impacted our provision for credit losses.

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| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 1.8500 | | | $ | 1.5600 | | | $ | 1.2900 | | | $ | 1.1500 | | | $ | 0.9500 | | | $ | 0.7700 | | | $ | 0.6400 | | | $ | 0.4900 | | | $ | 0.3875 | | | $ | 0.2075 | |

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| Shareholders’ equity (deficit) (6) | 703 | | | | 2,225 | | | | 3,582 | | | | 6,265 | | | | (3,590 | | ) | | (2,200 | | ) | | (1,415 | | ) | | (1,285 | | ) | | (781 | | ) | | 1,585 | | |

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| North America (2) (5) (6) | $ | 2,791 | | | $ | 2,641 | | | $ | 2,388 | | | $ | 1,845 | | | $ | 1,586 | | | $ | 1,439 | | | $ | 1,200 | | | $ | 1,074 | | | $ | 970 | | | $ | 878 | |

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| Total Outside North America (3) (5) (6) | 1,032 | | | | 997 | | | | 907 | | | | 543 | | | | 415 | | | | 407 | | | | 374 | | | | 346 | | | | 333 | | | | 307 | | |

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| (1) | In 2013, we changed to a calendar year-end reporting cycle. All fiscal years presented before 2013 included 52 weeks. |

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| (2) | Represents fee revenue from the U.S. (but not Hawaii before 2011) and Canada. |

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| (3) | Represents fee revenue outside of North America, as defined in footnote (2) above. |

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| (4) | In 2015, we adopted ASU No. 2015-03, which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs, and ASU No. 2015-17, which changes the classification of deferred taxes. Years before 2014 have not been adjusted for these new accounting standards. |

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In connection with the preparation of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements, management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] based on criteria established in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework) (the “COSO criteria”).

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Based on this assessment, [removed: and the existence of a material weakness related to the accounting for our Loyalty Program further described in Part II, Item 9A,] management has concluded that, applying the COSO criteria, as of December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was [removed: not] effective to provide reasonable assurance of the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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To the [removed: Shareholders] [added: Stockholders] and Board of Directors of Marriott International, Inc.

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We have audited Marriott International, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework) (the COSO criteria).

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In our opinion, [removed: because of the effect of the material weakness described below on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria,] Marriott International, Inc. (the Company) [removed: has not maintained] [added: maintained, in all material respects,] effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] based on the COSO criteria.

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We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of [removed: Marriott International, Inc.] [added: the Company] as of December 31, [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] and [removed: 2018,] [added: 2019,] and the related consolidated statements of [added: (loss)] income, comprehensive [added: (loss)] income, [removed: shareholders’] [added: stockholders’] equity and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] and the related [removed: notes.][added: notes, and our report dated February 18, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.]

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We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Marriott International, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] and [removed: 2018,] [added: 2019,] and the related consolidated statements of [added: (loss)] income, comprehensive [added: (loss)] income, [removed: shareholders’] [added: stockholders’] equity and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).

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In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] and [removed: 2018,] [added: 2019,] and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, [removed: 2019,] [added: 2020,] based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework) and our report dated February [removed: 27, 2020] [added: 18, 2021] expressed an adverse opinion thereon.

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| *Description of the Matter* | | [added: | | | |] During [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] the Company recognized [removed: $2,211] [added: $1,118] million of revenues previously deferred as of December 31, [removed: 2018] [added: 2019] and had deferred revenue of [removed: $5,718] [added: $6,271] million as of December 31, [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] associated with the Marriott Bonvoy guest loyalty program (the “Loyalty Program”). As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company recognizes revenue for performance obligations relating to Loyalty Program points and free night certificates as they are redeemed and the related performance obligations are satisfied. The Company recognizes a portion of revenue for the Licensed IP performance obligation under the sales-based royalty criteria, with the remaining portion recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term. Revenue is recognized utilizing complex models based upon the estimated standalone selling price per point and per free night certificate, which includes judgment in making the estimates of variable consideration and breakage of points. [removed: Auditing Loyalty Program results is complex due to: (1) the complexity of models and high volume of data used to monitor and account for Loyalty Program results, (2) the material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting relating to the insufficient complement of resources, including IT and accounting processes and personnel, to perform the ongoing accounting associated with the Loyalty Program and (3) the complexity and judgment of estimating the standalone selling price per Loyalty Program point, including both the estimate of variable consideration under the Company’s co-brand credit card agreements and the estimated breakage of Loyalty Program points which requires the use of specialists. Such estimates are complex given the significant estimation uncertainty associated with projecting future cardholder spending and redemption activity.] | [added: | |]

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| [removed: *How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit*] | | [removed: We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain controls over the Company’s process of accounting for the Loyalty Program. We tested controls over management’s review of the assumptions and data inputs utilized in estimating the standalone selling price per Loyalty Program point, as well as the development of the estimated breakage.] [added: | | | |] To test the recognition of revenues and costs associated with the Loyalty Program, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, testing the clerical accuracy and consistency with US GAAP of the accounting model developed by the Company to recognize revenue and costs associated with the Loyalty Program, and testing significant inputs into the accounting model, including the estimated standalone selling price and recognition of points earned and redeemed during the period. Because of the material weakness [added: that was present for a portion of the year,] we expanded our sample sizes selected for substantive testing and performed additional testing over the completeness and accuracy of Loyalty Program [removed: data.] [added: data during the portion of the year in which the material weakness was present.] We involved our [added: valuation specialists to assist in our testing procedures with respect to the estimate of relative standalone selling price of the performance obligations associated with the amendment to the co-brand credit card agreements in May 2020. We involved our] actuarial professionals to assist in our testing procedures with respect to the estimate of the breakage of Loyalty Program points. We evaluated management’s methodology for estimating the breakage of Loyalty Program points, and we tested underlying data and actuarial assumptions used in estimating the breakage. We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s assumptions, including projections of cash flows, used to estimate variable consideration under the Company’s co-brand credit cards. | [added: | |]

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| | | | | | | Auditing Loyalty Program results is complex due to: (1) the complexity of models and high volume of data used to monitor and account for Loyalty Program results, (2) the complexity in accounting for the amendments to the Company’s co-brand credit card agreements during May 2020, as well as the judgment in estimating the relative standalone selling price of the related performance obligations, (3) the complexity and judgment of estimating the standalone selling price per Loyalty Program point, including both the estimate of variable consideration under the Company’s co-brand credit card agreements which has significant estimation uncertainty associated with projecting future cardholder spending and redemption activity, and the estimated breakage of Loyalty Program points which requires the use of specialists and (4) the material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that existed for a portion of the year relating to the insufficient complement of resources, including IT and accounting processes and personnel, to perform the ongoing accounting associated with the Loyalty Program. | | |

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| *How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit* | | | | | | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain controls over the Company’s process of accounting for the Loyalty Program. For example, we tested controls over the accounting methods and model used in reporting results of the Loyalty Program, management’s review of the assumptions and data inputs utilized in estimating the standalone selling price per Loyalty Program point, as well as the development of the estimated breakage. | | |

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| *How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit* | | | | | | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company’s process of accounting for reimbursed expenses, general and administrative expenses, and the process for allocating expenses. For example, we tested management’s controls over the review of the allocation of certain costs to determine if they were reasonably classified. | | |

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| *Description of the Matter* | | | | | | At December 31, 2020 the Company had $5,995 million of indefinite-lived intangible brand assets. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic created uncertainty and increased subjectivity with respect to the development of estimates of future business performance. Further, as discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company evaluates the carrying value of its indefinite-lived brand intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently when factors indicate that the Company may not be able to recover the carrying value. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived brand intangible assets are less than the carrying amount. However, when potential indicators of impairment exist, such as in consideration of the impact of COVID-19 on operations, the Company performs an analysis to determine the recoverability of the asset by comparing the estimated fair value to the carrying value of the asset. | | |

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We have made progress towards remediation and continue to implement our remediation plan.

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See the “Remediation of Material Weakness” caption in Part II, Item 9A for further information.

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A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

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The following material weakness has been identified and included in management’s assessment.

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Management has identified a material weakness in controls whereby the Company did not have a sufficient complement of resources, including IT and accounting processes and personnel, to perform the ongoing accounting associated with the guest loyalty program.

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This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2019 consolidated financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated February 27, 2020, which expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

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As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases in fiscal year 2019 due to the adoption of the new leasing standard.

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The Company adopted the new leasing standard using the modified retrospective approach.

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| *Description of the Matter* | | As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company executed acquisitions and disposals of real estate, including: (1) the acquisition of the remaining interest in two joint ventures that resulted in the recognition of the indefinite-lived intangible brand asset for AC Hotels by Marriott of $156 million and management and franchise agreements of $34 million, (2) the acquisition of the W New York - Union Square for $206 million, (3) the acquisition of Elegant Hotels for $128 million in cash and assumed Elegant’s net debt outstanding of $63 million and (4) the dispositions of The St. Regis New York and the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport, resulting in recognition of aggregate gains on the disposition of real estate assets of $134 million recognized within “Gains and other income, net” during 2019. Auditing the accounting for acquisitions and dispositions is complex and judgmental as a result of: (1) the magnitude of acquisitions, real estate dispositions and related gains on disposition recognized during the year, (2) significant estimation involved in estimating the fair value of acquired real estate and intangible assets, including the estimate of the relative fair value of assets acquired and (3) technical accounting complexities associated with each individual acquisition and disposition. For dispositions, such complexities included the determination of whether the sale meets the definition of a business, the appropriate treatment of deferred taxes, and in instances where the Company enters into an agreement to manage or franchise the property subsequent to disposition, whether such agreements are consistent with market value. |

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| *How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit* | | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company’s process of accounting for acquisitions and dispositions during the year. For example, we tested management’s controls over the review of the technical accounting conclusions reached. To test the accounting for acquisitions and dispositions we performed audit procedures that included, among others, assessing the technical positions taken by management, vouching of consideration paid in acquisitions and proceeds received in dispositions, testing the estimate of fair value or relative fair value allocation to acquired assets, testing the clerical accuracy of the Company’s gain or loss calculations, and testing the appropriateness of the allocation of deferred taxes to individual asset dispositions. |

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| 386.1 | | | Balance at December 31, 2016 | $ | 5,121 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5,808 | | | $ | 6,265 | | | $ | (6,460 | ) | | $ | (497 | ) |

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In addition, proceeds from the sale of our interest in Avendra that we expend for the benefit of our hotel owners are included in “Reimbursed expenses.”

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Current and noncurrent deferred revenue increased by $129 million, to $960 million at December 31, 2019 from $831 million at December 31, 2018, primarily as a result of our Global Design, cost reimbursements, and application and relicensing activities described in the “Revenue Recognition” caption above.

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We generally collect these receivables within 30 days.

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We record an accounts receivable reserve when losses are probable, based on an assessment of historical collection activity and current business conditions.

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Our accounts receivable reserve was $76 million at year-end 2019 and $66 million at year-end 2018.

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On a regular basis, we individually assess loans for impairment.

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If we conclude that it is probable a borrower will not repay a loan in accordance with its terms, we consider the loan impaired and begin recognizing interest income on a cash basis.

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[removed: As of the end of the period covered by this annual report, we evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,] [added: We evaluated] the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange [removed: Act”)).][added: Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Acting Co-Principal Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer.]

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We made no [removed: other] changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of [removed: 2019] [added: 2020] that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Based upon this evaluation, our Acting Co-Principal Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating to provide reasonable assurance that we record, process, summarize, and report the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and to provide reasonable assurance that we accumulate and communicate such information to our management, including our Acting Co-Principal Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions about required disclosure.

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Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because of the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described below.

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In light of the material weakness, management performed additional procedures to validate the accuracy and completeness of the financial results impacted by the control deficiencies.

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Such procedures included the validation of data underlying key financial models, substantive logic inspection, fluctuation analyses, and detailed testing.

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A material weakness (as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act) is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

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As we reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, in the 2018 fourth quarter, we identified the following deficiencies in the design of internal control over financial reporting for our Loyalty Program.

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| 1. | There were not sufficient resources with an understanding of both the requirements under generally accepted accounting principles of ASU 2014-09 and Loyalty Program operations involved in the initial implementation and ongoing monitoring of ASU 2014-09 to allow the individuals responsible for the review of the Loyalty Program accounting model to prevent or detect material misstatements on a timely basis in the normal course of their review. |

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| 2. | The combination of the Starwood Preferred Guest and Marriott Rewards programs in August 2018 resulted in delayed, incomplete, and inaccurate reporting of Loyalty Program data such that the financial results of the Loyalty Program could not be properly recorded on a timely basis. |

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These control deficiencies resulted in errors in the calculation of cost reimbursement revenue and reimbursed expenses in our previously issued financial statements for the 2018 first, second, and third quarters.

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Although the errors were not material to those financial statements, we concluded that the combination of control deficiencies represented a material weakness.

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Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has independently assessed our internal control over financial reporting and its report is included in Part II, Item 8 of this report.

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*Remediation of Material Weakness*

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We are committed to maintaining a strong internal control environment and implementing measures designed to help ensure that control deficiencies contributing to the material weakness are remediated as soon as possible.

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We have made progress towards remediation and continue to implement our remediation plan for the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described above, which includes steps to increase dedicated personnel, improve reporting processes, design and implement new controls, and enhance related supporting technology.

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We will consider the material weakness remediated after the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time, and management has concluded, through testing, that the controls are operating effectively.

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As outlined above, we are in the process of taking steps to remediate the material weakness.

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As described below, we incorporate by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K certain information appearing in the Proxy Statement that we will furnish to our [removed: shareholders] [added: stockholders] for our [removed: 2020] [added: 2021] Annual Meeting of [removed: Shareholders.][added: Stockholders.]

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| Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance. | [added: | |] We incorporate this information by reference to [removed: “Our] [added: “Nominees to our] Board of Directors,” [removed: “Audit] [added: “Committees of the Board — Audit] Committee,” “Transactions with Related Persons,” [added: “Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports,”] and “Selection of Director Nominees” sections of our Proxy Statement. We have included information regarding our executive officers and our Code of Ethics below. | [added: | |]

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| Item 11. Executive Compensation. | [added: | |] We incorporate this information by reference to the “Executive and Director Compensation” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” sections of our Proxy Statement. | [added: | |]

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| Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. | [added: | |] We incorporate this information by reference to the “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans” and the “Stock Ownership” sections of our Proxy Statement. | [added: | |]

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| Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. | [added: | |] We incorporate this information by reference to the “Transactions with Related Persons” and “Director Independence” sections of our Proxy Statement. | [added: | |]

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| Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. | [added: | |] We incorporate this information by reference to the “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fee Disclosure” and the “Pre-Approval of Independent Auditor Fees and Services Policy” sections of our Proxy Statement. | [added: | |]

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This information is as of February [removed: 1, 2020,] [added: 16, 2021,] except where indicated.

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| J.W. Marriott, Jr. Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board | | [removed: 87] | | | [added: | 88 | | | | | |] J.W. Marriott, Jr. was elected Executive Chairman effective March 31, 2012, having relinquished his position as Chief Executive Officer. He served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and its predecessors since 1972. He joined Marriott in 1956, became President and a Director in 1964, Chief Executive Officer in 1972, and Chairman of the Board in 1985. Mr. Marriott serves on the Board of Trustees of The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation and the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council. Mr. Marriott has served as a Director of the Company and its predecessors since 1964. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Utah. [added: Mr. Marriott plans to transition to the role of Chairman Emeritus in 2022.] | [added: | |]

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| Liam Brown Group President, [removed: Europe, Middle East & Africa] [added: United States and Canada] | | [removed: 59] | | | [added: | 60 | | | | | |] Liam Brown became Group [added: President, United States and Canada effective in January 2021. Prior to this role, Mr. Brown served as the] President [added: and Managing Director] of [added: Europe from 2018 to 2019, followed by Group President of] Europe, Middle East & [removed: Africa, a division that encompasses Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, along with the entire Middle East region and the continent of] Africa in [removed: January] 2020. Mr. Brown joined Marriott in 1989 and served as President for Franchising, Owner Services and Managed by Marriott Select Brands, North America from 2012 to 2018. [removed: Most recently, he served as the President and Managing Director of Europe.] Other key positions held by Mr. Brown include Chief Operations Officer for the Americas for Select Service & Extended Stay Lodging and Owner & Franchise Services, as well as Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President of Development for Marriott’s Select Service & Extended Stay lodging products. [added: Mr. Brown also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Hotel and Lodging Association.] He holds a Hotel Diploma and Business Degree from the Dublin Institute of Technology, Trinity College and earned his Master of Business Administration from the Robert H. Smith School of Management at the University of Maryland. | [added: | |]

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| Anthony G. Capuano Group [removed: President -] [added: President,] Global Development, Design and Operations Services [added: (Acting Co-Principal Executive Officer)] | | [removed: 54] | | | [added: | 55 | | | | | |] Anthony G. Capuano became Group [removed: President -] [added: President,] Global Development, Design and Operations Services in January 2020. He [removed: continues to be] [added: is] responsible for leading the Company’s global development and design [removed: efforts.] [added: efforts and oversees the Company’s Global Operations discipline. In February 2021,] Mr. Capuano [added: also] began [added: to share responsibility with Ms. Linnartz for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Marriott’s business units and corporate functions, which arrangement is expected to continue until the Company’s Board of Directors appoints a permanent CEO. During this time, Mr. Capuano will be overseeing the Company’s U.S. & Canada segment and Finance. Mr. Capuano began] his Marriott career in 1995 as part of the Market Planning and Feasibility team. Between 1997 and 2005, he led Marriott’s full-service development efforts in the Western U.S. [removed: and] [added: &] Canada. In early 2008, his responsibilities expanded to include all of [removed: North America] [added: U.S. & Canada] and the Caribbean and Latin America and he became Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer in 2009. Mr. Capuano began his professional career in Laventhol and Horwath’s Boston-based Leisure Time Advisory Group. He then joined Kenneth Leventhal and Company’s hospitality consulting group in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Capuano earned his bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. He is an active member of the Cornell Hotel Society and a member of The Cornell School of Hotel Administration Dean’s Advisory Board. Mr. Capuano is also a member of the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Industry Real Estate Financial Advisory Council. | [added: | |]

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| Stephanie Linnartz Group [removed: President -] [added: President,] Consumer Operations, Technology [removed: &] [added: and] Emerging Businesses [added: (Acting Co-Principal Executive Officer)] | | [removed: 51] | | | [added: | 52 | | | | | |] Stephanie Linnartz became Group [removed: President -] [added: President,] Consumer Operations, Technology [removed: &] [added: and] Emerging Businesses in January 2020. She is responsible for the Company’s brand management, sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, customer experience and innovation, information technology and digital functions, including Marriott [removed: Bonvoy.] [added: Bonvoy, the Company’s loyalty program. In February 2021,] Ms. Linnartz also [added: began to share responsibility with Mr. Capuano for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Marriott’s business units and corporate functions, which arrangement] is [added: expected to continue until the Company’s Board of Directors appoints a permanent CEO. During this time, Ms. Linnartz will be overseeing the Company’s International segment, as well as Legal, Human Resources and Communications & Public Affairs. Ms. Linnartz also is] responsible for developing, incubating, and running new lines of [removed: business that focus on consumer interaction with Marriott Bonvoy.] [added: business.] Before assuming her current position, Ms. [removed: Linnartz] [added: Linnartz, who began her Marriott career in 1997,] served as Global Chief Commercial Officer from 2013 to 2019; Global Officer, Sales and Revenue Management from 2009 to 2013; Senior Vice President, Global Sales from 2008 to 2009; [removed: and,] Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Planning and Support from 2005 to [removed: 2008.] [added: 2008; and prior to that, various roles in Marriott’s Finance and Business Development Department.] She [added: currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Home Depot. She] holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from the College of the Holy [removed: Cross] [added: Cross, where she sits on the Board of Trustees,] and earned her Master of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary. | [added: | |]

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| Kathleen K. Oberg Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | | [removed: 59] | | | [added: | 60 | | | | | |] Kathleen (“Leeny”) K. Oberg was appointed as Marriott’s Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2016. Previously, Ms. Oberg was the Chief Financial Officer for The Ritz-Carlton since 2013, where she contributed significantly to the brand’s performance, growth, and organizational effectiveness. Prior to assuming that role, Ms. Oberg served in a range of financial leadership positions with Marriott. From 2008 to 2013, she was the Company’s Senior Vice President, Corporate and Development Finance, where she led a team that valued new hotel development projects and merger and acquisition opportunities, prepared the Company’s long-range plans and annual budgets, and made recommendations for the Company’s financial and capital allocation strategy. From 2006 to 2008, Ms. Oberg served in London as Senior Vice President, International Project Finance and Asset Management for Europe and the Middle East and Africa, and as the region’s senior finance executive. Ms. Oberg first joined Marriott as part of its Investor Relations group in 1999. Before joining Marriott, Ms. Oberg held a variety of financial leadership positions with such organizations as Sodexo (previously Sodexo Marriott Services), Sallie Mae, Goldman Sachs, and Chase Manhattan Bank. She currently serves on the Adobe Board of Directors. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Commerce, with concentrations in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce and received her Master of Business Administration from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. | [added: | |]

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| Rena Hozore Reiss Executive Vice President and General Counsel | | [removed: 60] | | | [added: | 61 | | | | | |] Rena Hozore Reiss became Executive Vice President and General Counsel in December 2017. Ms. Reiss previously held the position of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Hyatt Hotels where she led the global legal team and oversaw Hyatt’s risk management team and corporate transactions group. Prior to her position with Hyatt, Ms. Reiss was an attorney in Marriott’s law department from 2000 to 2010 building her career in roles with increasing responsibility, ultimately holding the position of Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel in which she led Marriott’s managed development efforts in the Americas region. Before joining Marriott, Ms. Reiss was a partner at Counts & Kanne, Chartered, in Washington, D.C. and Associate General Counsel at the Miami Herald Publishing Company. [added: Ms. Reiss also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Hotel and Lodging Association.] She earned her A.B. from Princeton University and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. | [added: | |]

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| David A. Rodriguez Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer | | [removed: 61] | | | [added: | 62 | | | | | |] David A. Rodriguez was appointed Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer in 2006. Before joining Marriott in 1998, he held senior roles in human resources at Citicorp (now Citigroup) from 1989 through 1998. Dr. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a doctorate degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from New York University. He is [added: a member of the Board of Directors at American Woodmark. He is] an elected fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, chairman of the American Health Policy Institute, vice chair of the Human Resources Policy Association, and a governor on the board of the Health Transformation Alliance. | [added: | |]

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| Craig S. Smith Group [removed: President & Managing Director Asia Pacific] [added: President, International] | | [removed: 57] | | | [added: | 58 | | | | | |] Craig S. Smith became Group [added: President, International effective in January 2021. From October 2019 until December 2020, Mr. Smith was Group] President and Managing Director of Asia [removed: Pacific in October 2019] [added: Pacific,] and [added: he] previously served as President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific since June 2015, assuming the responsibility for the strategic leadership of all operational and development functions spanning the region. Mr. Smith began his career with Marriott in 1988. Before [removed: his current position,] [added: becoming President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific,] Mr. Smith served as President of Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin America region from [removed: 2011] [added: 2013] to 2015. Before moving to the Caribbean and Latin America region in [removed: 2011,] [added: 2013,] he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Asia Pacific. As the son of an American diplomat, Mr. Smith has lived in 13 countries, working in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Australia. He is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese. Mr. Smith earned his Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University. | [added: | |]

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The Company has long maintained and enforced a Code of Ethics that applies to all Marriott associates, including our Chairman of the Board, [removed: Chief] [added: Acting Co-Principal] Executive [removed: Officer,] [added: Officers,] Chief Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer, and to each member of the Board.

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The Code of Ethics is encompassed in our Business Conduct Guide, which is available in the Investor Relations section of our website [removed: (www.Marriott.com/investor)] [added: (Marriott.com/investor)] by clicking on “Governance” and then “Documents & Charters.” We intend to post on that website any future changes or amendments to our Code of Ethics, and any waiver of our Code of Ethics that applies to our Chairman of the Board, any of our executive officers, or a member of our Board within four business days following the date of the amendment or waiver.

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On February 2, 2021, the Company announced that Mr. Sorenson would step back from full-time management to facilitate more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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| Felitia Lee Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | | | | | | 59 | | | | | | Felitia Lee became Marriott’s Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer in August 2020, with responsibility for the accounting operations of the Company including oversight of Financial Reporting & Analysis, Accounting Policy, General Accounting, Governance, Risk Management (Insurance, Claims, Business Continuity, Fire & Life Safety), Global Finance Shared Services, and Finance Contract Compliance. Ms. Lee joined Marriott in May 2020, supporting the management of the Company’s accounting operations. Prior to joining Marriott, Ms. Lee was the Senior Vice President and Controller for Kohl’s Corporation, a publicly-traded retailer, since 2018, where she was responsible for financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley processes, capital management, tax planning and compliance. Prior to joining Kohl’s Corporation, Ms. Lee held numerous positions with PepsiCo, Inc., a publicly-traded global food and beverage company, culminating in Vice President and Controller of the Pepsi Beverage Company after the merger of PepsiCo with two of its largest bottlers in 2010. Earlier in her career, Ms. Lee held a variety of financial leadership positions with such organizations as Pilkington, plc and Coopers & Lybrand (an accounting firm now part of PricewaterhouseCoopers). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Santa Clara University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. | | |

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| Arne M. Sorenson President and Chief Executive Officer | | 61 | | | Arne M. Sorenson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott. Mr. Sorenson became the third CEO in the Company’s history in 2012. Before that, he served as Marriott’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He has held a number of positions since joining Marriott in 1996, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, President of Continental European Lodging, and Senior Vice President of Business Development. He was elected to Marriott’s Board of Directors in 2011. Mr. Sorenson is active on multiple boards. He joined the Microsoft Board of Directors in November 2017. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable, serving on both its Immigration and Infrastructure Committees. He serves on the Board of Trustees for The Brookings Institution, the Board of Directors for the Warrior-Scholar Project, and as a member of the Luther College Board of Regents. Before he joined Marriott, Mr. Sorenson was a Partner with the law firm Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. |

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| Bao Giang Val Bauduin Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | | 43 | | | Val Bauduin became Marriott’s Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in June 2014, with responsibility for the accounting operations of the Company including oversight of Financial Reporting & Analysis, Accounting Policy, Governance, Risk Management (Insurance, Claims, Business Continuity, Fire & Life Safety), Global Finance Shared Services, and the Corporate Finance Business Partners and in January 2020, he also became Chief Financial Officer - Consumer Operations, Technology & Emerging Business. Before joining Marriott, Mr. Bauduin was a Partner and U.S. Hospitality leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP from 2011 to 2014, where he served as a Travel, Hospitality & Leisure industry expert for Deloitte teams globally. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. |

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| David Grissen Group President | | 62 | | | David Grissen became Group President effective February 2014, assuming additional responsibility for The Ritz-Carlton and EDITION Brands. He became the Group President for the Americas in 2012, with responsibility for all business activities including Operations, Sales and Marketing, Revenue Management, Human Resources, Engineering, Rooms Operations, Food and Beverage, Retail, Spa, Information Technology and Development. Before this, he served as President, Americas from 2010; Executive Vice President of the Eastern Region from 2005; Senior Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region and Senior Vice President of Finance and Business Development from 2000. Mr. Grissen is chair of the Americas’ Hotel Development Committee and a member of the Lodging Strategy Group and Corporate Growth Committee. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Regis Corporation. Mr. Grissen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and earned his Master of Business Administration from Loyola University in Chicago. |

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Any [removed: shareholder] [added: stockholder] who wants a copy of the following Exhibits may obtain one from us upon request at a charge that reflects the reproduction cost of such Exhibits.

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| Exhibit No. | | [added: | | | |] Description | | [added: | | | |] Incorporation by Reference (where a report is indicated below, that document has been previously filed with the SEC and the applicable exhibit is incorporated by reference thereto) | [added: | |]

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| [removed: 2.1] [added: †10.20] | | [removed: Agreement] [added: | | | | Amended] and [removed: Plan of Merger,] [added: Restated Side Letter Agreement - Program Affiliation,] dated [removed: as of November 15, 2015, by and] [added: February 26, 2018,] among the Company, [removed: Starwood,] [added: Marriott Vacations Worldwide,] and certain of their subsidiaries. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. [removed: 2.1] [added: 10.5] to our Form 8-K filed [removed: November 16, 2015] [added: February 27, 2018] (File No. [removed: 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312515377593/d52885dex21.htm)] [added: 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018002307/exhibit105-marriottctrxame.htm)] | [added: | |]

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| [removed: 2.2] [added: *10.17] | | [added: | | | |] Amendment [removed: No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger,] dated [removed: March 20, 2016, by and among] [added: June 29, 2016 to] the [removed: Company, Starwood,] [added: Starwood 2013 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, the Starwood 2004 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, the Starwood 2002 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan,] and [removed: certain of their subsidiaries.] [added: the Starwood 1999 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan.] | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit [removed: No. 2.1] [added: 10.20] to our Form [removed: 8-K] [added: 10-K] filed [removed: March 21, 2016] [added: February 15, 2018] (File No. [removed: 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312516510991/d146110dex21.htm)] [added: 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018001756/mar-q42017xexx1020.htm)] | [added: | |]

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| 3.1 | | [added: | | | |] Restated Certificate of Incorporation. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. [removed: 3(i)] [added: 3.(i)] to our Form 8-K filed August 22, 2006 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000118143106048907/rrd127798_15693.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 3.2 | | [added: | | | |] Amended and Restated Bylaws. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 3.(ii) to our Form 8-K filed August 14, 2019 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312519220960/d640459dex3ii.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 4.1 | | [added: | | | |] Form of Common Stock Certificate. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 4.5 to our Form S-3ASR filed December 8, 2005 (File No. 333-130212).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312505239225/dex45.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 4.2 | | [removed: Indenture] [added: | | | | Indenture,] dated as of November 16, 1998, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., formerly known as The Chase Manhattan Bank. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 4.1 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year- ended January 1, 1999 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/0000928385-99-000780.txt) | [added: | |]

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| [removed: 4.3] [added: 21] | | [removed: Description] [added: | | | | Subsidiaries] of [removed: Registrant’s Securities] [added: Marriott International, Inc.] | | [removed: [*Filed] [added: | | | | *[Filed] with this [removed: report.*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828020002376/mar-q42019xexx43.htm)] [added: report.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828021002433/mar-q42020xexx21.htm)*] | [added: | |]

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| [removed: 10.1] [added: 10.1.1] | | [added: | | | |] U.S. $4,500,000 Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 28, 2019 with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent and certain banks. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10 to our Form 8-K filed July 1, 2019 (File No. [removed: 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312519187358/d110773dex10.htm)] [added: 001-13881).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312519187358/d110773dex10.htm)] | [added: | |]

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| 10.2.1 | | [added: | | | |] License, Services and Development Agreement entered into on November 17, 2011, among the Company, Marriott Worldwide Corporation, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, and the other signatories thereto. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed November 21, 2011 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312511317838/d257339dex101.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 10.2.2 | | [added: | | | |] First Amendment to License, Services, and Development Agreement for Marriott Projects, dated February 26, 2018, among the Company, Marriott Worldwide Corporation, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, and the other signatories thereto. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed February 27, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018002307/exhibit101-firstamendmentt.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 10.2.3 | | [added: | | | |] Letter of Agreement, effective as of September 1, 2018, among Marriott International, Inc., Marriott Worldwide Corporation, Marriott Rewards, LLC, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., Vistana Signature Experiences, Inc. and ILG, LLC. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed November 6, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018013710/mar-q32018xexx102.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 10.3.1 | | [added: | | | |] License, Services and Development Agreement entered into on November 17, 2011, among The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, and the other signatories thereto. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10.2 to our Form 8-K filed November 21, 2011 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312511317838/d257339dex102.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 10.3.2 | | [added: | | | |] First Amendment to License, Services, and Development Agreement for Ritz-Carlton Projects, dated February 26, 2018, among The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, and the other signatories thereto. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10.2 to our Form 8-K filed February 27, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018002307/exhibit102-amendmenttoritz.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 10.4.1 | | [added: | | | |] Marriott Rewards Affiliation Agreement entered into on November 17, 2011, among the Company, Marriott Rewards, L.L.C., Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries, Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., and the other signatories thereto. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10.5 to our Form 8-K filed November 21, 2011 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312511317838/d257339dex105.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 10.4.2 | | [added: | | | |] First Amendment to the Marriott Rewards Affiliation Agreement, dated February 26, 2018, among the Company, Marriott Rewards, LLC, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, and Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10.3 to our Form 8-K filed February 27, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018002307/exhibit103-firstamendmentt.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.5.2 | | [added: | | | |] Amendment dated August 7, 2014 to the Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit No. 10 to our Form 10-Q filed October 29, 2014 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000144530514004562/mar-q32014xexx10.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.6.4 | | [added: | | | |] Amendment to the Marriott International, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective October 25, 2011. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.9.3 to our Form 10-K filed February 15, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018001756/mar-q42017xexx1093.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.6.5 | | [added: | | | |] Amendment to the Marriott International, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective November 19, 2011. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.9.4 to our Form 10-K filed February 15, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018001756/mar-q42017xexx1094.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.6.9 | | [added: | | | |] Amendment to the Marriott International, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2019. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.8.9 to our Form 10-K filed March 1, 2019 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828019002337/mar-xq42018xexx1098.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.7.1 | | [added: | | | |] Form of Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for the Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan. | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.10 to our Form 10-K filed February 15, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018001756/mar-q42017xexx1010.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.8.1 | | [added: | | | |] Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit/MI Shares Agreement for the Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (pre-February 2018). | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.11 to our Form 10-K filed February 15, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018001756/mar-q42017xexx1011.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.8.2 | | [added: | | | |] Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit/MI Shares Agreement for the Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (February 2018). | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.6.1 to our Form 10-Q filed May 10, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018006463/mar-q12018xexx1061.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.8.3 | | [added: | | | |] Form of Retention Executive Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (February 2018). | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.6.2 to our Form 10-Q filed May 10, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018006463/mar-q12018xexx1062.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.8.4 | | [added: | | | |] Form of MI Shares Agreement for the Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (March 2019). | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q filed May 10, 2019 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828019006493/mar-q12019xexx101.htm) | [added: | |]

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| *10.8.5 | | [added: | | | |] Form of Retention Executive Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (March 2019). | | [added: | | | |] [Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed May 10, 2019 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828019006493/mar-q12019xexx102.htm) | [added: | |]

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| 10.1.3 | | | | | | Second Amendment, dated as of January 26, 2021, to the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain banks, dated as of June 28, 2019. | | | | | | [Exhibit No. 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed January 28, 2021 (File No. 001-13881).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000119312521019849/d59364dex101.htm) | | |

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| †10.20 | | Amended and Restated Side Letter Agreement - Program Affiliation, dated February 26, 2018, among the Company, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, and certain of their subsidiaries. | | [Exhibit No. 10.5 to our Form 8-K filed February 27, 2018 (File No. 001-13881).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828018002307/exhibit105-marriottctrxame.htm) |

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| 32 | | Section 1350 Certifications. | | [*Furnished with this report.*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048286/000162828020002376/mar-q42019xexx32.htm) |

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, we have duly caused this Form 10-K to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on this [removed: 27th] [added: 18th] day of February [removed: 2020.][added: 2021.]

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| [removed: Bruce W. Duncan,] [added: Frederick A. Henderson,] Director | | [added: | | | |] Margaret M. McCarthy, Director | [added: | |]

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| /s/Deborah Marriott Harrison | | [removed: /s/George Muñoz] | [added: | | | /s/Aylwin B. Lewis | | |]

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| /s/Eric Hippeau | | [removed: /s/Susan C. Schwab] | [added: | | | /s/George Muñoz | | |]

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