Tony Capuano '87, Marriott CEO, Named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon

Published on March 21, 2026

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is honored to announce that Anthony (Tony) Capuano ’87, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International, has been selected as the 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry. The award will be presented to Capuano at the 2026 Cornell Icon & Innovator Awards celebration.

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