Marriott, Hilton talk about efforts on the ground in Ukraine, effects of the war

Local hospitality giants are watching for both near-term and long-term effects on their holdings, industries and staffs as Russia continues to wage a brutal war against neighboring Ukraine. Both Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) say they are monitoring the situation closely in Ukraine, where much of their response thus far has been humanitarian in nature.