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Articles tagged “anbang”

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Starwood Leadership’s Employee Message: ‘We’ve Been Dealt a Tough Hand’

As outsiders looking in, the bidding war between Anbang and Marriott for Starwood played out like a soap opera. But for Starwood employees, the drama taking place was very real, and the outcome will have a very direct impact on their futures.

Starwood Leadership’s Employee Message: ‘We’ve Been Dealt a Tough Hand’

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The Inside Story of Anbang’s Final, Failed Attempt to Acquire Starwood

We're going to miss the drama Anbang brought to what we all assumed would be your standard merger/acquisition between Starwood and Marriott. Instead, what we got was a story the likes of which the travel industry has rarely seen before.

The Inside Story of Anbang’s Final, Failed Attempt to Acquire Starwood

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Marriott-Starwood Investor Call: Anbang’s Deal Was ‘Very Real’

Anbang very well could have afforded to buy Starwood, and the threat of an Anbang takeover was "very real" for Marriott. We probably haven't seen the last of Anbang. But for whatever reason, Anbang is no longer in the picture, and Marriott and Starwood can now continue to form the world's largest hotel company. Let's see how it goes.

Marriott-Starwood Investor Call: Anbang’s Deal Was ‘Very Real’

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Marriott CEO: Most Important Thing for Us Is the Loyalty Program

Sorenson seems very happy to see Anbang depart the room and clear the way for a merger he's clearly fought so hard for.

Marriott CEO: Most Important Thing for Us Is the Loyalty Program

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What Starwood’s CEO Is Telling Employees About Anbang Walking Away

A "roller coaster ride" is definitely one way to describe it.

What Starwood’s CEO Is Telling Employees About Anbang Walking Away

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Starwood Hotels Bidder Anbang Walks Away, Leaves Door Open for Marriott

In a drama where the unexpected was always expected, this latest development certainly delivered. Let's see what happens next.

Starwood Hotels Bidder Anbang Walks Away, Leaves Door Open for Marriott

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This Is What Marriott Has to Do to Keep Starwood From Anbang

As we've noted before, Starwood is Marriott's to lose. Now that Anbang has upped the ante, we have to see just how much Marriott is willing to spend to keep it, or if it's willing to let Starwood run into the arms of Anbang and company.

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What Starwood’s CEO Is Telling His Employees About the Sale Process

This is a March Madness bracket we understand, but that doesn't make it any less interesting.

What Starwood’s CEO Is Telling His Employees About the Sale Process

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Starwood Takeover: Anbang Raises Offer to Upset Marriott Bid

We told you so.

Starwood Takeover: Anbang Raises Offer to Upset Marriott Bid

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Starwood Executives’ Golden Parachutes Got More Golden With New Marriott Offer

The Anbang investor group's last-minute bid nearly doubled the compensation Starwood executives will receive, if the new Marriott deal closes. Golden parachutes, indeed.

Starwood Executives’ Golden Parachutes Got More Golden With New Marriott Offer