This article reviews the performance of Marriott's brands in 2013. Specifically, this article focuses on the

performance across the company's brands in North America.  Hotel occupancy levels surpassed 70% for eight out of nine Marriott brand categories in 2013, with Residence Inn by Marriott and the collection of Autograph Hotels bracketing the 77% point, more than four points higher than the next strongest performer, SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Over half of the company's inventory was held in the Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott brands. Both of these brands improved their average occupancy levels in 2013 by roughly one point, to 71.3% and 70.2%, respectively. Only one brand lost ground in occupancy in 2013, TownePlace Suites by Marriott. 

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