The Ritz Carlton Hotel chain is one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world. A subsidiary of Marriott, it runs 108 properties in over 30 countries. It has a rich tradition of excellence dating back to the 1920s. This kind of question is a basic opening salvo in an interview. This question is asked to determine the seriousness of the applicant. The hiring manager knows that if the applicant has researched the company online and has some basic information, then that prospective employee is much more likely to be with them long-term rather than as a temporary assignment. Share with the interviewer what you have discovered in your online research of the Ritz. Be enthusiastic as you share your desire to work for the company.
