Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) and Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) reported the following occupancy data for two recent years:
_______________ Year 2 _____________ Year 1
Hilton ............... 75.4% .................... 74.6%
Marriott.............. 73.7% .................... 73.3%
1. Comment on Hilton's occupancy rate for Years 1 and 2.
2. Comment on Marriott's occupancy rate for Years 1 and 2.
3. Which company has the highest occupancy rate?
4. What other factors should be considered in comparing Hilton and Marriott?