The Associated Press via CNBC Several of the best-known names in travel are now united in one hotel company. Marriott International closed on its $13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, bringing together its Marriott, Courtyard and Ritz Carlton brands with Starwood’s Sheraton, Westin, W and St. Regis properties. In total, 30 hotel [...]
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