Quarterly Results, Leadership Changes, Expansions and New Hotels - Research Report on Carnival Corporation, Delta Air Lines, Royal Caribbean, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International

NEW YORK, September 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), and Marriott International Inc. (NYSE: MAR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Carnival Corporation Research Report

On September 24, 2013, Carnival Corporation (Carnival) released its Q3 FY 2013 (period ended August 31, 2013) financial results with total revenue of $4.7 billion, up 0.9% YoY. The Company posted non-GAAP net income of $1.1 billion or $1.38 per diluted share, in Q3 FY 2013, compared to $1.2 billion or $1.53 per diluted share, in Q3 FY 2012. GAAP net income for the quarter was $934 million or $1.20 per diluted share, versus $1.3 billion or $1.71 per diluted share in Q3 FY 2012. According to the Company, Carnival's Q3 FY 2013 non-GAAP earnings were better than anticipated in the Company's June guidance due to lower than expected unit costs, partly due to the timing of advertising expenses. Carnival anticipates its Q4 FY 2013 and full-year FY 2013 constant dollar net revenue yields to be down 3% to 4% YoY and down c.3% YoY, respectively.  The Full Research Report on Carnival Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-24/CCL]

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Delta Air Lines, Inc. Research Report

On September 24, 2013, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) announced that it will serve as the official airline of Syracuse University Athletics. Delta informed that the Syracuse football team will also use Delta as their charter carrier for the 2013 season. According to the Company, as the official airline of the Orange, Delta will be featured on gameday signage at the Carrier Dome and sponsor in-game promotions during football, basketball and lacrosse games. Gail Grimmett, Delta's Senior Vice President-New York, commented, "Delta is proud to continue its commitment to the Syracuse community by partnering with Syracuse University - an institution with a strong reputation for academic and athletic excellence." The Full Research Report on Delta Air Lines, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-24/DAL]

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Research Report

On September 23, 2013, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s (Royal Caribbean) American cruise line brand, Royal Caribbean International announced that it has commenced construction on its third Oasis-class ship. The Company stated that at approximately 227, 700 GRT, the ship will be the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship, and will join sister ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, which took the cruise industry by storm with their launch in 2009 and 2010, respectively. Royal Caribbean's Chairman and CEO, Richard D. Fain, commented, " We are delighted to be offering a third Oasis-class vessel for our guests as well as to be back at STX France after such a long tradition of building amazing ships together." According to the Company, the cruise line's third Oasis-class ship is expected to be delivered in mid-2016. The Full Research Report on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-24/RCL]

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. Research Report

On September 24, 2013, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (Starwood Hotels) announced that it will introduce its fast growing Aloft brand of hotels to Durham, North Carolina. According to the Company, its new hotel addition, Aloft Durham Downtown will break ground later in 2013, and is expected to open in May 2015. Starwood Hotels informed that the Aloft hotel will cater its guests with 134 spacious, loft-like rooms, techforward innovation and a buzzing, social atmosphere in a prime downtown location between the Durham Performing Arts Center and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood Hotels said, "The leading-edge design and social vibe offered by our Aloft brand is a terrific match for the revitalized American Tobacco Historic District, an exciting mixed-use complex that has helped accelerate the redevelopment of downtown Durham. Aloft just reached its 75th hotel milestone, driven by robust demand in dynamic markets across the globe." The Full Research Report on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.- including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-24/HOT]

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Marriott International Inc. Research Report

On September 24, 2013, Marriott International Inc.'s (Marriott) announced that its Chief Operations Officer, Robert J. McCarthy, after 38 years of distinguished service, will retire at the end of February 2014.  Marriott's President and CEO, Arne Sorenson, commented, "Throughout his career, Bob has been an admired business leader, sought-after mentor and trusted colleague, both at Marriott and in the hospitality community. His extensive management experience, leadership and contributions to our business have been instrumental as we have innovated and grown."  According to the Company, McCarthy began his career as a waiter in a Marriott restaurant outside Philadelphia while attending Villanova University. He was promoted into increasingly higher level positions and was appointed to his current position in late 2011. The Full Research Report on Marriott International Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-24/MAR]

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