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marriott international inc nasdaq mar and starwood hotels resorts worldwide inc nyse hot announced today that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will create the world s largest hotel company
The company will span 100 countries. Marriott International () and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide () announced the $12.2 billion deal on Monday. Starwood brands include W Hotels, St. Regis, Westin and Sheraton. In addition to its eponymous chain, Marriott also operates Courtyard and Residence Inn hotels. The merger was announced more than two weeks after Starwood spun off its time share business to Interval Leisure Group () for $1.3 billion.