Marriott International Stock (NASDAQ: MAR)

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock

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Marriott International

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Marriott operates 1.7 million rooms across roughly 30 brands. At the end of 2024, luxury represented roughly 10% of total rooms, premium was 43%, select service was 45%, midscale was 1%, and other was 1%. Marriott, Courtyard, and Sheraton are the largest brands, while Autograph, Tribute, Moxy, Aloft, and Element are newer lifestyle brands. Managed and franchised represented 98% of total rooms as of Dec. 31, 2024. North America makes up 62% of total rooms. Managed, franchise, and incentive fees represent the vast majority of revenue and profitability for the company.

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Marriott International's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NYSE">MAR</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.82 million shares sold short, which is 2.62% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.09 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Marriott International Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Marriott International has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Marriott International's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Marriott International's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Marriott International?

Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) announced plans on Monday to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45035022/marriott-international-to-acquire-the-citizenm-brand">buy the lifestyle hotel brand</a> CitizenM.
The acquisition is expected to help Marriott expand offerings for its guests and Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members across global markets. CitizenM has 36 hotels operating in over 20 cities worldwide, including in New York, London, Paris and Rome.
CitizenM also has three additional hotels under construction, slated for completion by mid-2026. Long-term expansion is planned across Marriott's global regions.
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Under the terms of the deal, Marriott will pay $355 million for CitizenM and its related intellectual property. The CitizenM properties currently owned and leased by the seller will shift to new long-term franchise agreements managed by Marriott.
&#8220;As we continue to drive best-in-class experiences for travelers, today&#8217;s announcement builds upon Marriott&#8217;s commitment to enhance options for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members,&#8221; said&nbsp;Marriott president and CEO, Anthony Capuano.
&#8220;Marriott has a proven track record of growing acquired brands significantly by leveraging our global development ecosystem, the benefits of our industry-leading affiliation cost structure, and the power of our award-winning Marriott Bonvoy loyalty platform.&#8221;
Marriott <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43629316/marriott-tops-q4-estimates-as-2025-outlook-pressures-stock">held $400 million in cash and equivalents</a> as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Future growth incentives could see the seller earn up to an additional $110 million, based on brand expansion achievements over a multi-year timeframe, starting in the fourth year after closing. 
CitizenM, established in 2008, is known for its tech-driven hospitality, artistic design, and smart use of space, offering travelers modern rooms, and rooftop terraces at an affordable price.
Pending regulatory approvals, the acquisition is expected to close in 2025. Marriott projects that this move will help drive its net room growth to nearly 5% for the full year 2025.
Price Action: MAR shares traded higher by 1.75% at $240.34 at last check Monday.
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Acquisition Supports Company's Growth in Innovative Lifestyle Offerings
BETHESDA, Md., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4414142-1&amp;h=2489686303&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizenm.com%2F&amp;a=citizenM">citizenM</a>, a unique and innovative offering in the select-service segment. The transaction is expected to accelerate Marriott's global expansion of its select-service and lifestyle lodging offerings, as the company continues to focus on expanding its portfolio to provide even more exciting options for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members around the world.
At closing of the transaction, Marriott will pay $355 million to acquire the brand and related intellectual property. Following closing, the citizenM portfolio will become part of Marriott's system, with the hotels owned and leased by the seller subject to new long-term franchise agreements with Marriott. Stabilized fees for the open and under construction pipeline portfolio are anticipated to be approximately $30 million annually. The seller may also receive earn-out payments up to $110 million that are based on the future growth of the brand over a specified, multi-year timeframe. These payments would not begin until the fourth year following closing.
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Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintains Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $283 to $236.

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Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Marriott International, Lowers Price Target to $236

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling maintains Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $275 to $267.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Marriott International, Lowers Price Target to $267

Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.05%. Currently, Marriott International has a market capitalization of $59.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MAR: If an investor had bought $1000 of MAR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,529.89 today based on a price of $215.12 for MAR at the time of writing.
<h3>Marriott International's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<li>Stifel cut Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) price target from $295 to $240. Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak maintained a Hold rating. Marriott shares closed at $222.58 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAR/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
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Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak maintains Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $295 to $240.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Marriott International, Lowers Price Target to $240

Following Bank of America Securities&#8217; recent notes amid tariff-induced volatility, it also published some key data on questions <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel" rel="noreferrer noopener">it regularly receives.</a>
International inbound travel makes up only ~5% of U.S. room nights and 3% of arrivals. However, international travelers stay longer, spend more, and are mostly leisure travelers.
The largest source market is Canada (40% of international room nights and 28% of arrivals), followed by Europe and Mexico.
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Las Vegas has 10% international visitors, and ~15% of gaming revenue is high-end baccarat, some of which is Asia-sourced.
BofA Securities noted that international inbound did not fully recover post-pandemic, given flight capacity and the dollar.
International revenue is 20-40% for Lodging C-Corps, and China accounts for 5-9% of fees for Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>), and Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WH#NYSE">WH</a>).
Other regions are evenly balanced across Europe, AsiaPac ex-China, Caribbean/LatAM and MidEast/Africa.
By far the most considerable China exposure in BofA Securities&#8217; coverage is Macau, which makes up 62%, 52%, and 20% of Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) revenue, respectively, while China makes up another ~20% of Singapore for Las Vegas Sands.
The top question BofA Securities received last week concerns the exposure of Lodging C-Corp room development to China. BofA Securities estimates China makes up 37%, 26%, 22%, and 18% of pipelines for Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Wyndham Hotels, and Marriott International overall, but this could overstate exposure as pipelines understate conversions, and China under-indexes on RevPAR given lower occupancy and rates.
Direct tariff impacts for GL&amp;L should be low as supplies/inventories make up ~10-15% of hotel operating expenditure. Developers could see supply chain issues/price spikes across their budgets, but most dollars are international (Japan, Singapore, Macau).
Government makes up ~3% of room nights, and slightly more if contractors are included.
Government per diems are low, reducing the exposure of full-service hotels. Pre-pandemic business travel made up ~30% of overall U.S. travel spending but closer to 70% of revenue for BofA Securities&#8217; companies, which overweight higher chain scales and urban markets.
Business travel is less elastic than leisure travel, but it is diversified by industry. It accounts for only 2-3% of overall corporate operating expenditure and never fully recovered post-COVID.
Lodging C-Corps are now trading below historical averages, while Lodging REITs are at historical trough levels reached at/near the Global Financial Crisis and during COVID.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove downgraded the outlook for U.S. Lodging C-Corps and Timeshares due to weaker consumer demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and negative impacts from U.S. airlines.
As a result, 2025 RevPAR forecasts are being lowered by approximately 125 basis points. Key challenges include a decline in Canadian tourism and reduced government travel, which are expected to impact U.S. RevPAR negatively.
Although a recession scenario isn't fully factored in, a 45% probability of a U.S. recession is assumed. The focus is on asset-light companies with global exposure and less reliance on U.S. resorts, as the decline in IMF and non-RevPAR fees has yet to be priced in, said the analyst.
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In a choppier macro environment, the preference is for stocks with more global diversity, lower U.S. resort exposure, asset-light business models, and stronger prospects for non-RevPAR and ancillary revenues.
Historical context shows that lodging revenue growth has been cyclical, with significant downturns during previous recessions, where business demand impacts leisure travel first, and premium chains see larger RevPAR declines than economy chains, the analyst opined.
Hotel C-Corps have shifted to asset-light, fee-based business models in the past decade, which have shown resilience during downturns, as franchise revenues tend to fare better than owned/leased or timeshare revenues.
Incentive management fees (IMFs) are highly volatile, with U.S. IMF contracts more binary, impacting US properties more than international ones.
While consumer pressures in a downturn could impact credit card fees, supply growth for 2025 is unlikely to be threatened. However, the outlook for 2026 and beyond could face risks due to rising construction costs and economic uncertainty.
The analyst upgraded the shares of Choice Hotels International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) from Sell to Buy and lowered the price forecast from $141 to $138.
The upgrade was done due to its defensive position, primarily driven by its franchise revenue structure and strong balance sheet, which makes it more resilient amid economic uncertainty.
CHH is less affected by the current macroeconomic challenges compared to other US lodging companies, with most of its customers originating from the US, and minimal exposure to international tourism, particularly from Canada.
Recent data shows improving trends for CHH, with steady consumer purchase intent and better performance, especially among lower-income customer segments, despite broader concerns about consumer confidence.
The analyst downgraded the shares of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price forecast from $150.00 to $110.00.
Hyatt displays higher macro sensitivity, driven by factors such as a larger share of management contracts, significant exposure to China, and a more limited pipeline for in-construction growth.
Despite Hyatt's shift to a more asset-light model, it remains more exposed to macro-sensitive segments compared to peers, including a higher percentage of managed footprint, IMF fees, and exposure to the Chinese market, said the analyst.
The analyst downgraded Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) stock from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price forecast from $296 to $235.
The analyst also downgraded the shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price forecast from $313.00 to $245.00.
Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International are downgraded due to macro volatility and consumer pressures, which are expected to negatively impact macro-sensitive segments like IMF, credit card revenues, and owned &amp; leased properties.
Both companies have strong business models with resilient balance sheets, but their valuations remain high compared to historical cycles (2016-2019), and consensus estimates, especially for IMF and non-RevPAR fees, are considered too optimistic.
Since their inclusion in the Buy list in September 2024, both MAR and HLT stocks have underperformed, with recent negative signals about consumer health and travel impacting their performance relative to the S&amp;P 500.
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove downgraded the rating for Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and cut the price target from $313 to $245. Marriott International shares closed at $225.22 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang downgraded Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYW#NASDAQ">FLYW</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and lowered the price target from $16 to $9. Flywire shares closed at $8.53 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLYW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Jon Windham downgraded the rating for Stem, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STEM#NYSE">STEM</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Stem shares closed at $0.3559 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STEM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall downgraded Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and lowered the price target from $37 to $31. Comcast shares closed at $33.72 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMCSA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Zelman &amp; Assoc downgraded the rating for American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMWD#NASDAQ">AMWD</a>) from Neutral to Underperform. American Woodmark shares closed at $57.98 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMWD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Considering buying MAR stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This Marriott International Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

~$18 Million Equity Financing and Amended Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement Strengthen Balance Sheet
Full Integration with Marriott's Digital Channels and Platform Anticipated by the End of the Second Quarter of 2025
Implementing ~$50 Million of Annualized Cost Reductions
Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOND#NASDAQ">SOND</a>) ("Sonder" or the "Company") today announced a series of actions intended to strengthen its balance sheet and generate significant cost savings, and provided an update on its integration with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) ("Marriott"):
<ul>
<li>Sale of approximately $18 million shares of its Series A preferred stock on April 11, 2025;</li>
<li>Amendments to the existing Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, which include a reduction of the outstanding principal balance by 15% and an approximate 50% reduction of the interest rate;</li>
<li>Full integration with Marriott's digital channels and platform anticipated by the end of second quarter of 2025;</li>
<li>Receipt of $7.5 million in previously announced key money from Marriott on April 11, 2025; and</li>
<li>Implementation of approximately $50 million of annualized cost reductions enabled by the Marriott integration.</li>
</ul>

Financing

SOND

Sonder Strengthens Balance Sheet With ~$18M Equity Financing, Amended Note Agreement Reducing Debt And Interest, Secures $7.5M From Marriott, Eyes Full Integration With Marriott's Digital Channels By Q2 2025, and Implements ~$50M In Annualized Cost Reductions

Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove downgrades Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $313 to $245.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Marriott International to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $245

COLM

TSCAF

Shares of companies in the braoder consumer discretionary sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

BofA Securities analyzes the extent of tariffs and the macroeconomic situation&#8217;s effect on the earnings of gaming and lodging companies.
Since BofA&#8217;s previous report on April 1, stocks in the lodging and gaming sector have dropped 11% % -25 %, underperforming the S&amp;P 500's 16% decline.
Rising tariffs have significantly increased recession risks, with the sector now pricing in an 85% % -100 % chance of a downturn.
Investor concerns have escalated from market correction to a potential full-scale recession. A tariff-driven slowdown could cut sector revenues by 2%–4% and EBITDA by 3%–8%.
Recessions differ in nature, but the past three saw average peak-to-trough GDP drops of 5.1% and 10% in RevPAR.
According to the analyst, sub-sector sensitivity varies, with regional gaming and skiing less affected, while hotels and timeshares are more exposed. 
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Earnings risk is highest for gaming operators and lodging REITs due to their high operating leverage. COVID and GFC downturns lasted about 67 days; current declines are 55 days in, said the analyst.
A 1% GDP decline could reduce hotel RevPAR by 2%–4%, broader sector revenue by 2%–4%, and EBITDA by 3%–8%.
Tariffs are projected to impact GDP by 1%–1.5%, amplifying pressure on hospitality earnings.
Early data from Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLE#NYSE">APLE</a>) signals underperformance, with potential RevPAR guidance cuts of 2% to 3% and flat growth for the U.S. in 2025.
Domestic gaming stocks are currently trading at notably low valuations, with 2025 EBITDA multiples at 6.5x and free cash flow yields at 15%, while operating companies are at 6.3x and 20%, respectively, said the analyst.
These figures sit one standard deviation below long-term averages, hitting levels last seen in 2022 and even lower than in 2016 and 2018. 
Lodging C-Corps are also below historical norms, except for Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), which still trades at a premium.
Lodging REITs have dropped to valuation lows only previously observed during the COVID-19 and Global Financial crises.
Meanwhile, timeshare valuations are also depressed, and Vail Resorts Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) is now trading at its lowest multiple since 2011.
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APLE

CHDN

BofA Flags Rising Risks For Gaming And Lodging Firms As Valuations Tumble

Shares of consumer discretionary stocks are trading higher after President Trump issued a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which may reduce risks towards the consumer economy.

Jefferies analyst David Katz maintains Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $295 to $226.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Marriott International, Lowers Price Target to $226

Dividends

Press Releases

Marriott International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

NEKAJUI, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE DEBUTS AS THE ULTIMATE ULTRA-LUXURY ESCAPE ON PENINSULA PAPAGAYO

Entertainment

THE RITZ-CARLTON DEBUTS IN SUZHOU, SHOWCASING THE TIMELESS ELEGANCE AND RICH HERITAGE OF CHINA'S VENICE OF THE EAST

The Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Suzhou, Showcasing the Timeless Elegance and Rich Heritage of China's Venice of the East

City Express by Marriott Expands into the U.S. and Canada, Marking a Major Milestone in Regional Growth

Real Estate

Marriott International Signs Agreement with Mullen Real Estate Capital to Debut a JW Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Rica

Sonder Holdings Inc. Announces Capital Raise and Provides Update on Integration with Marriott International, Inc.

AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT OTTAWA DOWNTOWN TO OPEN APRIL 24th, 2025

Marriott International Announces Release Date For First Quarter 2025 Earnings

Marriott International to Acquire the citizenM Brand

Airbnb

Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited - American Depositary Shares

Atour Lifestyle Holdings

Booking Holdings

Choice Hotels International, Inc. Common Stock

Choice Hotels Intl

Despegar.com

Expedia Group

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock

Global Business Travel

GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. American depositary shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share

GreenTree Hospitality Gr

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Class A Common Stock

Hyatt Hotels

Hilton Grand Vacations

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Common Stock

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

H World Group Limited - American Depositary Shares

H World Group

Intercontinental Hotels Group American Depositary Shares (Each representing one Ordinary Share)

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