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News Breaks September 19, 2012 06:00 EDT MAR, HOT Hoteliers look to Africa, WSJ reports Marriott International (MAR) is expanding to Africa. Most of Africa "is a bit of a blank piece of paper for the hospitality industry," says Alex Kyriakidis, chief of Marriott's Middle East and Africa division. They're joining competitors who are expanding in the region, including Hilton Worldwide and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which owns the Radisson Blu brand. Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to reach 5.4% this year, higher than any region except developing Asia, according to the IMF. Reference Link News For MAR;HOT From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on MAR;HOT the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. June 19, 2013 11:02 EDT MAR Marriott announces plans to transfer business services to Accenture Subscribe for More Information June 18, 2013 09:18 EDT MAR RLJ Lodging Trust acquires leasehold interest in Courtyard for $75M Subscribe for More Information June 13, 2013 18:02 EDT MAR Marriott departing Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Hotel, seeking damages Subscribe for More Information June 10, 2013 14:10 EDT HOT New Jersey reports May Atlantic City casino win down 3.8% to $253.1M 09:35 EDT HOT Nevada reports April Statewide gaming down 0.2% to $855.67M Subscribe for More Information June 5, 2013 15:42 EDT HOT NY authorizes development of three upstate gaming resorts Governor Andrew Cuomo released the Upstate NY Gaming Economic Development Act, which will establish three destination resorts with gaming in Upstate New York. The legislation authorizes three upstate Destination Resorts to enhance tourism development. Destination Resorts will be selected only on merit by the gaming commission or a separate board to be selected by the commission. No Destination Resort will be authorized in New York City, and no Destination Resort will be located downstate until a minimum of five years after the first upstate Destination Resort opens. Reference Link Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.