InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (ADR) (IHG), Marriott International Inc (MAR): Checking In With One of the World’s Top Hotel Chains

But, I wouldn’t let a few pennies per share distract us from all the good things this company is doing, including being on the cutting edge of social media marketing in its industry and the use of mobile technology.

This is a company that offers investors the chance to participate in the continued rebound in the lodging industry. Instead of looking for the cheapest room or even taking “staycations,” industry experts report that travelers will look for higher quality experiences and be willing to pay for it. Marriott’s upper end hotels will definitely benefit from guests’ willingness to spend more, and all of its properties should benefit from increased travel in general.

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