05/27/2026 | Press release | Archived content
ATLANTA, GA - Hotel Equities ("HE"), a best-in-class hospitality operator and developer, has once again been recognized by Marriott International for outstanding performance, earning top distinctions across multiple categories in the global brand's Q1 2026 results.
Among the achievements, Hotel Equities earned the #1 Top Performing Management Company in the United States and Canada for Marriott Select Brand Hotels, based on Intent to Recommend (ITR) scores, a key measure of guest loyalty, satisfaction, and brand advocacy.
Further demonstrating the strength and breadth of its operating platform, Hotel Equities was also recognized as the #3 Top Performing Management Company in the United States and Canada for Marriott Premium & Luxury Hotels, based on Intent to Recommend scores.
In Canada, Hotel Equities earned distinction as the Top Performing Management Company, based on Marriott's Topline Activator scores, a metric that reflects strong revenue performance, market share growth, and operational effectiveness across the portfolio.
"These results are only achieved through the dedication of our hotel teams and the consistency with which they deliver exceptional guest experiences across every segment of our portfolio," said Peter Tziahanas, President, Full Service Division. "To be recognized by Marriott for outstanding guest satisfaction across Select, Premium & Luxury brands, while also leading the Canadian market in topline performance, displays the strength of our people, our operating disciplines, and our commitment to creating value for our owners, guests, and brand partners."
Marriott's quarterly performance rankings are a benchmark for hospitality excellence within the industry, measuring both guest satisfaction and commercial performance across management companies throughout North America.
Hotel Equities' continued recognition reinforces the company's reputation for operational discipline, strong owner returns, and a purpose-driven culture that consistently drives results across a diverse portfolio of hotels.