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Marriott Says Data Hack Affected Fewer Guests

Marriott Says Data Hack Affected Fewer Guests

The company lowered its estimate of guests compromised by the hack of a reservation system to an upper limit of 383 million from 500 million.

By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2019

Marriott Discloses Reservation System Breach

Marriott Discloses Reservation System Breach

'Unauthorized access' to the database may have compromised the personal information of hundreds of millions of people who stayed at Starwood hotels.

By Matthew Heller | December 3, 2018

China’s M&A Boom: Money Bags

China’s M&A Boom: Money Bags

China’s global investment spree is fueled by debt.

By Economist Staff | April 4, 2016

Bidding War For Starwood Heats Up

Bidding War For Starwood Heats Up

China's Anbang consortium raises its offer for the hotel chain to $14 billion.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 28, 2016

China’s Anbang Makes Rival Offer for Starwood

China’s Anbang Makes Rival Offer for Starwood

The $12.8 billion, or $76-per-share, bid could potentially derail Starwood's pending merger with Marriott, which is valued at $65.38 a share.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 14, 2016

Carl Berquist, Retiring as Marriott CFO, Reflects on Two Careers

Carl Berquist, Retiring as Marriott CFO, Reflects on Two Careers

After 28 years with Arthur Andersen and 14 with Marriott, the acquisition of Starwood Hotels serves as a resounding last hurrah.

By David McCann | January 12, 2016

Finance Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Finance Roundup for Executives

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Here's today's CFO roundup.

By Kerry Maruna | November 17, 2015

Marriott Expands Overseas With Starwood Deal

Marriott Expands Overseas With Starwood Deal

The combined company will be the world's largest hotel operator, with 5,500 properties in more than 100 countries.

By Matthew Heller | November 16, 2015

The Hotel Industry: Life Is Suite

The Hotel Industry: Life Is Suite

Hotel chains are thriving, for now, thanks to innovation and a bit of luck.

By Economist Staff | August 13, 2015