Marriott to Take On Airbnb in Booming Home-Rental Market

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Marriott is launching a home-rental business, aiming to take on Airbnb and other home-sharing companies

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.

 

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Marriott, Hilton, etc. own very few hotels. Most are franchises. So they likely don't care where you stay, as long as they get a cut of the transaction.

Marriott is one of America's greatest corporations. Still a FAMILY-run business. Amazing how many good things emanate from strong families. So many problems are resolved when government creates the environment for families to thrive.

they are really late on this idea. There’s already vrbo, homeaway, Airbnb and RentLikeAChamp toolate

yes, because only corporations should be allowed to profit from owning property

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