Introduced in 1997 to the Marriott International portfolio, Marriott Executive Apartments is the company's only corporate apartment brand designed to provide upscale residential living. Personalized service and the assurance of a Marriott experience allow guests to achieve what they need to in an environment that has all of the comforts of home. Marriott Executive Apartments provide the space, ambience and privacy of residential living – an apartment with a separate bedroom, technology and work space for productivity, full kitchens, and laundry facilities. Each property is influenced by local design elements and features state-of-the-art facilities and technology. Hotel services include on-site access to food and beverage, concierge and housekeeping service, and fitness facilities to support life's routines. Regular social functions with staff and other guests allow expat residents to meet others and to more easily settle into their new surroundings. Marriott Executive Apartments properties consist of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, and are all located internationally (outside of North America). They are designed for executive expats staying 30 or more nights, usually on a temporary assignment or relocation.