Travel and hospitality
July 14, 2016
Exterior of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
By Forrest Cardamenis
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is the top hotel brand for guest satisfaction, according to J.D. Power’s 20th North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index.
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