We are a people business. As one of America's largest family-owned companies operating a hospitality and travel business in more than 150 countries and territories, we are only as good as our people make us. More than 170,000 team members* work for our brands and we are always looking for great people to join our team. Our culture encourages employees to innovate, share ideas, take risks, lead and care about making a difference.

For more than 70 years, we have been building great relationships with colleagues, customers, employees and communities — and people are taking notice.

Carlson has been named one of the:

  • "Best Companies for Hourly Workers" by Working Mother Magazine, 2011
  • "Best Companies for Working Mothers" by Working Mother Magazine, 2001 – 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009 – 2011
  • "Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality" by The Human Rights Campaign, 2006 – 2011
  • One of two "Best Adoption-Friendly" workplaces in the U.S. (hotel and travel companies category) by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, 2007 – 2011
  • "Minnesota Work-Life Champions," 2007 and a "Minnesota Work-Life Advocate," 2008
  • "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune Magazine, 2002

Carlson symbolizes the ultimate American success story built on innovative business ideas and the commitment, creativity and passion of thousands of employees around the world.

*As of Q2 2012