Marriott Betting on Travel Rebound With More Rooms

The transcript discusses the construction of hotel rooms globally, the impact of US government policies on international travel, and the challenges in hiring within the tourism sector. It highlights the pricing power during recovery, the perception of the industry post-pandemic, and efforts to retain employees. The conversation also touches on overtourism and environmental concerns in Venice, and compares global policies affecting business operations.

What is the total number of rooms under construction globally mentioned in the text?

What factors are contributing to the optimism in the travel and tourism industry despite the pandemic?

How has the Biden administration impacted the travel and tourism industry according to the discussion?

What is the significance of the recent opening of international borders for the travel and tourism industries?

What challenges are being faced in hiring within the travel and tourism sector post-pandemic?

What strategies are being implemented to attract prospective future employees in the travel and tourism industry?

How has the pandemic affected the perception of the travel and tourism industry as a safe harbor for employment?