Marriott picks downtown Bethesda for new...

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Marriott International Inc. has selected downtown Bethesda as the site of its new headquarters. The hospitality giant (NASDAQ: MAR), now the largest in the world, says it is still considering several sites for the $600 million project. The new complex, according to the state of Maryland and Marriott, will include 700,000 square feet of leased office space to house 3,500 employees, in addition to a 200-plus, Marriott-branded hotel. “Marriott has been headquartered in the State of Maryland for…