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How Marriott Pivoted From Hotels To Real Estate
In October 2026, we look at how Marriott International executed a quiet but massive structural pivot from being a hotel operator to becoming the world's largest real estate landlord. We break down the specific mechanics of their asset-light model, why they sold off nearly all physical properties in the early two thousands, and how this shift insulated them from pandemic lockdowns while capturing higher margins through management fees rather than room revenue. Lucas and Luna analyze the trade-offs of this strategy, including the vulnerability to franchisee underperformance and the…
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