Marriott CEO Sorenson Offers Update on Cancer Treatment
Photo Credit: Marriott CEO Arne Sorensen, seen here two years ago at the World Travel & Tourism Council gathering, said he was optimistic about his cancer prognosis. Flickr.com / World Travel & Tourism Council
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Marriott keeps growing despite a drop in earnings this quarter. CEO Arne Sorenson is optimistic, even as he prepares for surgery to treat his pancreatic cancer. Sorenson isn't missing his morning workouts, and said he would be healthy for the next earnings call in 2020.
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson said Tuesday he will have surgery for pancreatic cancer over the holidays but will continue to run the company.
The head of the largest hotel company in the world, after acquiring Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has been battling pancreatic cancer.
He offered the update to investors and analysts during a third quarter earnings call, saying that he has com
