Marriott - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which popular hotel brand is all set to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to become world’s largest hotel company?

a. Hilton
b. Hyatt
c. Marriott
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Marriott

Explanation:
With this acquisition, the combined entity will replace TATA Sons Taj Group of Hotels as the largest hotel chain in terms of number of rooms. All cash acquisition is valued at USD 12.2 billion and the combined company will own a franchise with 5500 hotels and 1.1 million rooms worldwide.