Marriott Int'l. (MAR) Tops Q1 EPS by 3c

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Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

April 29, 2015 4:30 PM EDT

BETHESDA, Md., April 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

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First quarter diluted EPS totaled $0.73, a 28 percent increase over prior year results; North American comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR rose 6.9 percent in the first quarter; On a constant dollar basis, worldwide comparable systemwide RevPAR rose 6.8 percent in the first quarter; Marriott repurchased 5.5 million shares of the company's common stock for $431 million during the first quarter.  Year-to-date through April 29, the company repurchased 7.2 million shares for $566 million; Comparable company-operated house profit... More

SpringHill Suites Offers Travelers Suite Summer Savings

April 29, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

BETHESDA, Md., April 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer right around the corner, it's time to pack up the winter clothes and welcome the warm weather. SpringHill Suites invites travelers to kick off the season and treat themselves to "suite" summer savings at more than 300 locations across the country. According to a recent survey, 88 percent of Americans took trips last summer and that margin is expected to be high again this year with many travelers looking for a summer escape.

Whether... More