In making its decision, the appellate court may affirm the trial court, meaning that it accepts the decision of the lower court, or may reverse it, thus agreeing with the appellant's contention that the trial court's decision was erroneous.
Marriott Buys Starwood for $12.2B, Becomes World's Largest Hotel Owner The combination creates a hot powerhouse of more than 5,500 hotels in more than 100 countries. By Lou Whiteman
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will create the worldâs largest hotel company.