Company Values

Supplier Diversity Program

Supplier Diversity Vision

Exceeding expectations, improving our communities, and celebrating diversity are all principles on which Starwood was built. We are continuously striving to show our commitment to these principles. One of these efforts is our Supplier Diversity Program aimed to maximize the contracting opportunities given to minority owned businesses. We recognize minority businesses are playing an ever-increasing positive role in the economy and communities in which we operate. By fostering lasting relationships with minority businesses, we strive to provide opportunities that are mutually beneficial to both parties.

Starwood Supplier Diversity Policy Statement

Starwood is committed to providing economic opportunities for all members of the communities in which we operate. We believe that the development of a community's resources benefits our company and the entire community as well. We support and encourage the participation of all of our properties and corporate offices in seeking out and taking the steps necessary to assure Diverse Suppliers a fair share in the economic opportunities available.

Starwood’s Supplier Diversity Program Allows

  • increased competition and lower costs.
  • increased innovation and access to suppliers who might not otherwise have access to the buying arena.
  • support of the local community and economy by supporting suppliers from traditionally under-represented populations.

Starwood's Supplier Diversity Definition

Starwood recognizes diverse vendors as being those that are certified to be 51% or more owned, managed, and controlled by one or more members of the following groups:

  • African American
  • Asia Indian American
  • Asian/Pacific-Islander American
  • Hispanic-American
  • LGBT
  • Native-American
  • Person with Disability
  • US Veteran
  • US Veteran - Disabled
  • Women

Starwood also recognizes vendors that fall under the following classifications:

  • Small Disadvantaged Business: Firms the Small Business Administration certifies as socially and economically disadvantaged.
  • HUBZone Small Business: Firms located in high unemployment areas the Small Business Administration has designated.

Procurement Requirements

  • To provide quality goods and services at fair market pricing
  • An established channel of distribution with a consistent track record
  • The desire to exceed partnership expectations
  • The ability to work collaboratively on world class branding initiatives
  • An outstanding industry reputation, hospitality references a plus

Frequently Contracted Products

  • Outsourced Laundry
  • Building Repair
  • Contract Services
  • Contracted Temporary Labor
  • Uniforms
  • Food
  • Internal Laundry Expense, inc. Professional Cleaning
  • Linen
  • Valet
  • Print & Stationery
  • Maintenance Contracting
  • Grounds and Landscaping

Starwood's Supplier Diversity Program

Register as a certified supplier.

Certification Resources

If your company is not certified, below is a list of certifying organizations.

If you have additional questions, please email us at Starwood.SupplierDiversityProgram@starwoodhotels.com. A member of the Starwood Team will be happy to follow up with you.