Read this article and then find an article about the Marriott and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide merger.
After reading the article and doing your Marriott, Starwood research answer the following questions with supported, well-constructed answers.
J. W. Marriott Jr: From Root Beer Stand to Global Hotel Company
- Did you and do you now consider Marriott a global company? Explain your before and after views on Marriott.
- What do you think about the way that Marriott decided to help Haiti after their earthquake?
- Give your impressions on how Marriott became a global company and how they handle being global.
- Do you believe that the Starwood merger is good for the customers?
- Why do you believe that Marriott agreed to buy Starwood?