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Marriott International Inc Class A MAR

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Marriott’s Q4 Demand Paused With COVID-19 Resurgence, but Second-Half 2021 Travel Rebound Expected

Dan Wasiolek Senior Equity Analyst

Analyst Note

| Dan Wasiolek |

Marriott and the hotel industry lost one of its great leaders on Feb. 15 when CEO Arne Sorenson passed away from his battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the company. A new CEO is expected to be announced in the next two weeks.

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Marriott operates over 1.4 million rooms across roughly 30 brands. Luxury represents nearly 10% of total rooms, while full service, limited service, and time-shares are 45%, 44%, and 2% of all units, respectively. Marriott, Courtyard, and Sheraton are the largest brands, while Autograph, Tribute, Moxy, Aloft, and Element are newer lifestyle brands. Managed and franchised represent 96% of total rooms. North America makes up 67% of total rooms. Managed, franchise, and incentive fees represent the vast majority of revenue and profitability for the company.

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10400 Fernwood Road
Bethesda, MD, 20817
T +1 301 380-3000
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Lodging
Most Recent Earnings Dec 31, 2020
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2020
Stock Type Cyclical
Employees 121,000

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