Definition of yield for English Language Learners. : to produce or provide (something, such as a plant or crop) : to produce (something) as a result of time, effort, or work.
The Marriott has many hotel brands under its name. Otherwise known as the Marriott Umbrella, the Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, JW Marriott, Edition, Renaissance, Autograph Collection, AC, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, and the newest, Gaylord Hotels are all underneath the Marriott Umbrella.
The new Marriott Courtyard and Marriott Residence Inn, right, stands next to the JW Marriott hotel across from L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Marriott International Inc.'s plan to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. will create the world's largest hotel company and could trigger more mergers as rivals jockey to compete.