Marriott Corp. reported that its net income...

Marriott Corp. reported that its net income for 1985 totaled $167.4 million, an increase of 20% over $139.8 million a year ago. Sales totaled $4.24 billion, up 20% from $3.52 billion in 1984. J. W. Marriott Jr., chairman and president, said strong performances in the company’s contract food services and lodging operations boosted results for the year. He said results reflected a strong economy and increased travel as well as continued growth in the number of Marriott units.