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and Vendor Relationships Pull Scores Down |
July 2006 - This year's grade for the lodging industry is a C+, marking
slight improvement over last year's C. The lodging industry has come a
long way since its first grade of D- in 1997. Over the years, with a series
of mergers and acquisitions, the lodging industry has improved its overall
industry grade. Adam's Mark, Marriott, Hyatt and Cendant all earned a B-.
Omni, Choice and Hilton hotels earned a C+ while Lowes, Intercontinental,
Starwood and Carlson all received a C. Best Western earned a D+.
This industry tends to be most responsive in charitable giving, but has its greatest challenges in property ownership and vendor relationships. While the industry expresses a willingness to explore incentives to increase African American property ownership, very little change has been demonstrated. Lodging Report Card
1. Includes Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Courtyard, Residence Inn, TownPlace Suites, Springhill Suites, Fairfield Inn, JW Marriott; |
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