Marriott Distribution Services (MDS), Washington, DC, also retains a share of volume, which ID estimates at some $200 million.
Marriott International, Inc., Hyatt Hotels, Bass Hotels & Resorts, Club Corp, USA, Inc., and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are the founders of Avendra, which claims $10 billion in overall purchasing power. Food and related products represent some $800-$900 million of total.
GoCo-op is Avendra's technology partner, powering the procurement company's e-commerce system.
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