Marriott International has become the world's largest hotel chain after its $13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. With this development, several of the best known known names in travel are now united in one hotel company. This acquisition has brought together Marriott, Courtyard and Ritz Carlton brands with Starwood's Sheraton, Westin , W & St Regis properties. In total, 30 hotel brands now fall under the Marriott umbrella to create the largest hotel chain in the world. Starwood put itself up for sale in April 2015. The Stamford, Connecticut, company had struggled to grow as fast as its rivals, particularly in ”limited service hotels,” which are smaller properties that don’t have restaurants or banquet halls. The purchase gives Marriott more leverage with corporate travel departments who often look for one giant chain to house all of their employees. It also gives Marriott more power over Expedia and Priceline, the two giant online travel agencies that sell rooms on behalf of hotel companies in exchange for a commission. Indian Express, The Indian Express Newspaper, The Indian Express, Indian express news, indian express editorial Today's Indian Express newspaper offers a comprehensive package of news, including Indian Express editorial analysis and Indian Express analysis today. This well-respected publication covers a wide range of topics in its India Express editorial and Indian Express news sections. Stay informed with the Indian Express newspaper today.
