Those latter three deals were of a similar size and scope ($100 million to $200 million in total consideration, averaging approximately 10 times earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization), which Marriott President and CEO Arne Sorenson acknowledged during a first-quarter earnings call in May. - See more at: http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Article/17101/What-to-know-about-Marriotts-Starwood-deal#sthash.SHjz6FlW.dpuf