Marriott International, Inc. engages in the operation and franchise of hotel, residential, and timeshare properties. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and currently employs 148,000 full-time employees. The firm's segments include U.S. & Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Asia Pacific excluding China, and Greater China. Its Classic Luxury hotel brands include JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, and St. Regis. Its Distinctive Luxury hotel brands include The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, EDITION, and Bvlgari. Its Classic Premium brands include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Marriott Executive Apartments, and Marriott Vacation Club. Its Distinctive Premium brands include Westin, Autograph Collection Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Le Meridien, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels and Design Hotels. Classic Select hotel brands include Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites and Protea Hotels. Its Midscale brands include City Express by Marriott and Four Points Express by Sheraton.