Marriott International signs in at the top of the lodging industry. The company is one of the world's leading hoteliers with more than 2,800 operated or franchised properties in more than 65 countries. Marriott's hotels include such full-service brands as Renaissance Hotels and its flagship Marriott Hotels & Resorts, as well as select-service and extended-stay brands Courtyard and Fairfield Inn. It also owns the Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel chain and several resort and time-share properties operated by Marriott Vacation Club International. The Marriott family, including CEO J. W. Marriott Jr., owns about 15% of the company.