A recent annual report of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) and Marriott International Inc. (MAR) provided the following occupancy data for two recent years:

Year 2 Year 1
Hilton Hotels 74.6% 72.2%
Marriott International 73.3% 71.3%

Is the change in the occupancy rate favorable or unfavorable for Hilton Hotels?

The occupancy rate in the Hilton hotels is unfavorable because they are less productive, therefore they are not going to obtain better profits.

Explanation:

Occupancy in the business of hotels in the generator of consumption and income flow. So if the rate of occupancy decreases, the income will reduce I they remain at the same prices. However, if they decide to adjust prices they could make even more money. Nevertheless, that is not mentioned in the information. So I will assume that they are not going to increase the price of their services.

answer; at prices that violate government price regulations;