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Posted on November 4, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleMarriott's quarterly profit rose, driven by upscale hotel demand, offsetting weaker budget hotel sales.
(Reuters) -Hotel operator Marriott International posted a rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday as resilient demand for upscale lodgings countered soft sales in its budget and select-service hotels.
The Bethesda, Maryland-based company reported adjusted profit of $2.47 per share during the period, compared with $2.26 per share a year earlier.
Sales in Marriott's upscale segments, which include brands such as Ritz-Carlton and Sheraton, cater to economically resilient customers, cushioning the impact of slowing demand in its budget and select-service offerings.
In the United States and Canada, room revenue declined 0.4% due to weaker demand in the lower chain scales, largely reflecting reduced government travel, the company said.
The luxury and premium segments comprised roughly half of the operator's total rooms as of 2024.
(Reporting by Aishwarya Jain in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)
Adjusted profit refers to a company's earnings that have been modified to exclude certain one-time items or non-recurring expenses, providing a clearer picture of ongoing profitability.
Upscale hotels are high-end accommodations that offer premium services and amenities, targeting affluent customers seeking luxury experiences.
Room revenue is the income generated from renting hotel rooms, typically calculated as the number of rooms sold multiplied by the average daily rate.
Economic resilience refers to the ability of an economy to recover from setbacks or downturns, which can influence consumer spending and demand for services like hospitality.
Select-service hotels are accommodations that offer a limited range of services compared to full-service hotels, often focusing on essential amenities and affordability.
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