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Marriott International: There have been staffing cutbacks due to the slumping economy, but they offer perks like fitness center access and most co-pays are waived for their preventive health care coverage. Pictured is Erica Qualls, who became one of the first African-American women to head up a major Marriott hotel in downtown Atlanta in 2008. ElissaEubanks / eeubanks@ajc.com