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Marriott Faces $123 Million Fine in U.K. Over Starwood Data Breach

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Marriott International Inc. faces a fine of $123.6 million for a breach of the Starwood guest-reservation database, as the U.K.’s privacy watchdog takes aim at the world’s largest hotel company. Marriott said it would appeal the fine issued by the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office, or ICO. The hotel owner disclosed in November that a hack… Continue reading Marriott Faces $123 Million Fine in U.K. Over Starwood Data Breach

Marriott to Take on Airbnb in Booming Home-Rental Market

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Marriott International Inc. is starting a new home-rental business, aiming to take on Airbnb Inc. and other home-sharing companies in one of the lodging industry’s hottest segments. The Bethesda, Md.-based company could unveil details for the plan’s first phase as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter. Marriott is the world’s… Continue reading Marriott to Take on Airbnb in Booming Home-Rental Market