U.S. hotel, travel industry ask for bailout as job cuts begin

SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American hotel and travel industry executives from companies such as Marriott and Hilton met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss a potential $250 billion aid package, as thousands of hotel workers began furloughs due to the fast-spreading coronavirus.The requested package would consist of $150 billion (124 billion pounds) in direct aid for the hotel sector and $100 billion for related travel companies, including convention businesses,..