Travel and hospitality
February 16, 2017
Starwood's The Luxury Collection is now controlled by Marriott International. Image: Hotel Imperial Vienna
By Staff reports
Hospitality group Marriott International reported a net income of $244 million, a 21 percent increase from the year-ago, for the fourth quarter of 2016 ended Dec. 31.
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