Replies

Just so you know the “Family Business” is larger than just Marriots as follows...and info:

The company is one of the world’s leading hoteliers with some 3,700 operated or franchised properties in more than 70 countries.

Its hotels include such full-service brands as..

‘Renaissance Hotels’...
‘Marriott Hotels & Resorts’
‘Courtyard’ and ‘Fairfield Inn.’
‘Ritz-Carlton’ luxury chain and resort

..... and manages about ‘45 golf courses’......

The firm spun off its time-share business, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, in 2011 and is selling its ExecuStay corporate housing business in 2012. The Marriott family, including J. W. Marriott Jr., owns about 30% of
‘Marriott International’.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2011:
Sales:................. $12,317.0M
One year growth:....... 5.4%
Net income:............ $198.0M
Income growth:......... (56.8%)

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: J. W. (Bill) Marriott Jr.
President, COO, and Director: Arne M. Sorenson
EVP Lodging Development, Select-Service and Extended-Stay Brands: Daryl A. Nickel