Skift Take

Now that Marriott International has doubled in size over a decade, it saw an opportunity to rethink its organization and restructure for efficiency.

Marriott International informed employees this week about a widespread restructuring that may result in hundreds of employees exiting the company, sources within the company told Skift.

The cuts are worldwide and affect "above-property" positions, which refer to people at the corporate level rather than those working in hotels.

Some staffers were offered early retirement in the third quarter. Other employees whose positions are being eliminated will be able to apply for other Marriott openings for internal candidates only, three sources sa