Marriott closes blockbuster deal with Starwood,...

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Marriott International Inc. announced early Friday that it completed its merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., creating the world’s largest hospitality company. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce signed off on the deal earlier this week, removing the last regulatory hurdle to its completion. The combined company is moving forward rapidly with its integration plans, also announcing early Friday its plans for respective rewards program members. “We’re incredibly enthused about this…