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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I'm a single mom and thought my kid-free trip to Milan was selfish. It turned out to be a great parenting decision.

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Barbara Pazur took a three-day trip to Milan with her friend.
A three-day trip to Milan helped Barbara Pazur's daughter reconnect with her father.

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We traveled to Europe with our 11-month-old baby. I wish we'd avoided these 3 mistakes on our international trip.

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Author Haley Johnson with her husband, baby
My husband and I went on a European trip with our baby. It wasn't perfect, but I'm glad we did it.

Haley Johnson

I moved in with my parents when I couldn't afford childcare. As a single mom, they helped me get back on my feet.

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Rear view of a girl and her grandmother standing at the kitchen hob

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Vintage photos show what life really looked like in the 1920s

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Girls perform the Charleston dance in the 1920s.
Flappers perform the Charleston while musicians perform in the 1920s.

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I'm a Las Vegas local who's stayed in almost every resort on the Strip. These 5 are always my top picks.

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View of Las Vegas strip from hotel room
I've spent a lot of years trying to find the best places to stay along the Las Vegas Strip.

Reannon Muth

My 20-year-old son and I went on a cruise together. It was the first time we ever spent one-on-one time.

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Cheryl Maguire and her son in front of the water
The author took her son on a cruise.

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I moved from South Carolina to the 'Hamptons of England.' I feel more supported as a mom here in the Cotswolds.

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Audrey Ann Masur
Audrey Ann Masur, 37, has lived in the Cotswolds for five years.

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10 signs of over-the-top wealth and luxury I spotted in Vancouver — one of Canada's richest cities

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Cars parked on a residential street with the ocean, mountains, and city buildings in the background in Vancouver
Business Insider's reporter saw luxury cars and waterfront mansions during her trip to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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The government shutdown could make Thanksgiving air travel extra chaotic. Here are 4 prep tips from travel pros.

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Airport
Thanksgiving is typically the busiest time of year for air travel.

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