Blood, sweat, and tears: The exec who launched Marriott in India tells Business Insider what it takes to open a hotel

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John Toomey, Marriott International's chief commercial officer, is wearing a suit with a blue tie and holding a pair of glasses.
"It is an absolutely exploding economy and democracy," John Toomey, Marriott International's chief commercial officer, said of the hospitality giant's bet on India.

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Inside a 5-star hotel in Panama City's richest neighborhood, complete with 2 infinity pools and a Louis Vuitton-inspired speakeasy

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The author at the JW Marriott Panama.
The author at the JW Marriott Panama.

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You can now transfer Bilt points to book Marriott hotels, but there are better ways to maximize your points

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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Review 2023

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Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card Review 2023

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How much are credit card rewards, airline miles, and hotel points worth? See our updated valuations for 2023

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How to earn, use, and maximize Marriott points — from luxury resort stays to nearly 40 airline partners, you can't beat the flexibility

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I'm a housekeeper at a hotel in San Francisco. Guests have stopped tipping and the work can be gross, but I love my job.

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A housekeeper makes a hotel bed (subject not pictured).

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You can transfer Marriott points to over 3 dozen airlines to book award flights, including first class on Cathay Pacific and Emirates

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San Diego Comic-Con's Junji Ito Exhibit Is an Eerie Must-See

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Thanks to io9, you can keep up with the news and reveals from San Diego Comic-Con online—but some parts of the fan event are best witnessed in person.

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