Without Reservations
How a Family Root Beer Stand Grew Into a Global Hotel Company
by Bill Marriott
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Pub Date May 05 2016 | Archive Date Oct 11 2016
Description
J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., is a pioneer of modern-day hospitality. Starting in the business at the age of 5 — as a “salesman” for his family’s A&W root beer stand, he joined the family business, full-time, in 1956 and built Marriott International into what it is today — one of the most successful and respected companies in the world, with nearly 3,800 properties in more than 70 countries and annual revenues exceeding $12 billion. In Without Reservations, Marriott shares the story of this success — along with candid insights about mistakes made, opportunities missed and lessons learned during a life spent in a business where people always come first.
Advance Praise
“In Without Reservations, Bill Marriott shares the incredible and quintessentially American success story of his family and their profound impact on the global hospitality industry, making all of us feel just a little more at home around the world.”
- Indra K. Nooyi, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo
“It’s rare that someone like Bill Marriott comes along—his singular leadership has shaped the culture and the astounding success of a company of 300,000 people. Without Reservations reveals the enduring secrets of his incomparable leadership—a must read for anyone aspiring to build an enterprise, to lead or to succeed.”
- W. Mitt Romney, Former Massachusetts Governor and Bain Financial Founder
“As our world grows more interdependent with each passing day, the most profitable companies will be those that find ways to benefit society as a whole within the framework of their business models. Bill Marriott knew this long before the dawn of the 21st century, and his results speak for themselves—he has built an enormously successful global corporation on the idea that businesses should be responsible members of their communities, and that all people deserve respect and the opportunity to thrive.”
- President William “Bill” Clinton
“Valuable real-world lessons for leaders at every level from an inspirational and visionary business icon, who is a tireless advocate for the significant role travel plays in building our economy, putting people to work in rewarding long-term careers and enhancing public diplomacy.”
- Roger J. Dow, President and CEO, U.S. Travel Association
“In this wonderful book, my good friend, Bill Marriott, shares valuable insight on how to succeed in business. More importantly, however, he shares valuable insight on how to succeed in life. His ‘Recipe for Success’ especially is a must-read.”
President George H. W. Bush
“Bill Marriott is one of the best entrepreneurial minds in the business. He knows what it takes to build brands, relationships and a winning corporate culture. Without Reservations is a compelling story of how best-in-class service, integrity, loyalty and leadership turned a small, family business into one of the world’s most respected companies.”
- Ken Chenault, CEO and Chairman, American Express
“Bill Marriott is a remarkable man who tells a remarkable story. Everyone—young and old—can learn something from his lessons on leadership. He has created a hotel company that is successful, not just because of its profits, but because of the opportunities it has created for people around the world.”
- Mrs. Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States
“Without Reservations is a testament to how a company creates a long-term competitive advantage in a service economy—it is all about the culture. Bill Marriott is the icon of the hotel industry today because he understands this principle better than anyone I have ever met. Without Reservations is a great read for those not just in our industry, but across our service economy.”
- Michael D. Johnson, Dean - E.M. Statler Professor, Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration
- Indra K. Nooyi, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo
“It’s rare that someone like Bill Marriott comes along—his singular leadership has shaped the culture and the astounding success of a company of 300,000 people. Without Reservations reveals the enduring secrets of his incomparable leadership—a must read for anyone aspiring to build an enterprise, to lead or to succeed.”
- W. Mitt Romney, Former Massachusetts Governor and Bain Financial Founder
“As our world grows more interdependent with each passing day, the most profitable companies will be those that find ways to benefit society as a whole within the framework of their business models. Bill Marriott knew this long before the dawn of the 21st century, and his results speak for themselves—he has built an enormously successful global corporation on the idea that businesses should be responsible members of their communities, and that all people deserve respect and the opportunity to thrive.”
- President William “Bill” Clinton
“Valuable real-world lessons for leaders at every level from an inspirational and visionary business icon, who is a tireless advocate for the significant role travel plays in building our economy, putting people to work in rewarding long-term careers and enhancing public diplomacy.”
- Roger J. Dow, President and CEO, U.S. Travel Association
“In this wonderful book, my good friend, Bill Marriott, shares valuable insight on how to succeed in business. More importantly, however, he shares valuable insight on how to succeed in life. His ‘Recipe for Success’ especially is a must-read.”
President George H. W. Bush
“Bill Marriott is one of the best entrepreneurial minds in the business. He knows what it takes to build brands, relationships and a winning corporate culture. Without Reservations is a compelling story of how best-in-class service, integrity, loyalty and leadership turned a small, family business into one of the world’s most respected companies.”
- Ken Chenault, CEO and Chairman, American Express
“Bill Marriott is a remarkable man who tells a remarkable story. Everyone—young and old—can learn something from his lessons on leadership. He has created a hotel company that is successful, not just because of its profits, but because of the opportunities it has created for people around the world.”
- Mrs. Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States
“Without Reservations is a testament to how a company creates a long-term competitive advantage in a service economy—it is all about the culture. Bill Marriott is the icon of the hotel industry today because he understands this principle better than anyone I have ever met. Without Reservations is a great read for those not just in our industry, but across our service economy.”
- Michael D. Johnson, Dean - E.M. Statler Professor, Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781938120749 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
