Today, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts is a subsidiary of Marriott International, following its acquisition by Marriott in 2016. This merger brought together two giants in the hospitality industry, combining Sheraton's rich history and global footprint with Marriott's extensive portfolio of brands.
Marriott acquired Sheraton when it purchased Starwood Hotels and Resorts in 2016. With 444 hotels in 72 countries, Sheraton is the third largest of Marriott's 30 brands by room count. It is the largest brand outside of the USA, also by room count. Sheraton was created 81 years ago.
Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®.
In 1995, Marriott International purchased a 49% stake in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and in 1998, they purchased an additional 50% stake in the company, giving it 99% ownership of the company.