Definition of yield for English Language Learners. : to produce or provide (something, such as a plant or crop) : to produce (something) as a result of time, effort, or work.
The Marriott has many hotel brands under its name. Otherwise known as the Marriott Umbrella, the Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, JW Marriott, Edition, Renaissance, Autograph Collection, AC, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, and the newest, Gaylord Hotels are all underneath the Marriott Umbrella.
The current Marriott International was spun off from the old Marriott International. The current Marriott International remains in the hotel management and franchise business. Old Marriott's Management services business merged with the U.S. operations of Sodexho to form Sodexho Marriott Services, the largest management services company in the U.S. Following the spinoff and merger, shareholders with one share of old Marriott International owned one share of Marriott International Class A common, one share of Marriott International common, and .25 shares of Sodexho Marriott Services.