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FACT SHEETMARRIOTT HOTELS & RESORTSMarriott International, Inc.Brand Overview:Brand NewsMarriott RewardsHistoryLocationsMarriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s iconic businessbrand and flagship, inspiring your best performance during travel andhelping you work, relax and recharge in your own way, in nearly 500hotels in 60 countries. Marriott continues to accommodate life on the roadfor discerning business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professionalservice; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces thatfacilitate working, dining and socializing; meeting and event spaces andservices that are the gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitnessfacilities. All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning MarriottRewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel pointsor airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.In addition to continued international growth, product innovationscontinue at new and existing hotels. Lobby spaces are being transformedinto social hubs -- stylish, relaxing spaces to dine, work and catch up withclients, friends or co-workers. Customers love the day-to-night bar whichtransitions from Starbucks coffee and muffins in the morning to cocktailsand appetizers in the evening. Fitness centers are being rebuilt as 24-hourgyms, with high-tech, state-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment soguests can maintain their workout routines while on the road.All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewardsfrequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airlinemiles for every dollar spent during each stay.The first Marriott hotel, the Twin Bridges Marriott in Arlington, Virginia,opened in 1957. Marriott’s first international hotel, the Acapulco ParaisoMarriott, opened in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico. Both properties are nolonger in Marriott International’s portfolio.With nearly 500 hotels in nearly 60 countries around the world, MarriottHotels & Resorts are located in city centers, suburban locations, at airportsand resort destinations.

Target CustomerHotel ServicesThe 24/7 achiever who is laser-focused on accomplishing their businessgoals; 77% male, mean age of 43, with 53% generation X/Y; travels forbusiness 18 trips/45 nights per year, and for leisure four times per year.Marriott Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels & Resorts feature multiplerestaurants with world-class cuisine; state-of-the-art fitness centers andhealth clubs; swimming pools; concierge services; business centers; ClubFloors (Concierge or Executive Level); room service and laundry/valetservice. Many also offer world-class spas and championship golf. In 2005,a new bedding ensemble and guest room were introduced throughoutMarriott International.In-Room Amenities The new Marriott guest room was inspired by the Park Lane Marriott inLondon. The style conveys timeless sophistication that is warm andinviting with ample use of rich cherry wood and yellow and red tones.The look is clean and crisp with simple forms, straight lines anduncluttered surfaces. Upscale touches create a sense of luxury andcomfort with more stone, glass and chrome finishes. All new rooms areequipped with:• Luxurious 300-thread-count sheets• Freshly laundered duvet covers• Plusher mattresses and more pillows• Decorative bed scarf• Flat-screen LCD television with 30-watt acoustically perfect speakersystems• Enhanced audio options and data ports• Custom designed pivoting desk and high-back ergonomic chair• High-speed Internet access• Elegantly appointed bathrooms• Custom line of aromatherapy bath amenities• Work desks with task lighting• Two telephones in each room with data ports• In-room coffee and tea service• Iron and ironing board• Hair dryerOther standard offerings include a complimentary morning newspaper(Monday – Friday), in-room delivery of faxes and messages, andMarriott’s signature At Your Service 24-hour on-property customerassistance line. With one call, guests at most Marriott Hotels & Resortscan access all hotel services. Specially trained associates handle guestrequests ranging from room service to housekeeping, concierge, bell stand,business center, laundry/valet service, the hotel restaurant(s), recreationalactivities, engineering, wake-up call and directions to local attractions.

MeetingsCurrent LocationsMarriott Hotels & Resorts provide ample function space, catered events,and state-of-the-art business center services and technology, includingwireless high-speed Internet access in meeting areas and public spaces atselect hotels. Many properties feature Marriott’s exclusive Red CoatService; a service team that caters to an event’s every need.Marriott Hotels & Resorts are located in the following countries:• North America: Most major cities in the Continental U.S. and Canada• Asia Pacific: Australia, China, Guam, Hawaii, India, Malaysia,Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand• Caribbean/Latin America: Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Cayman Islands,Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puebla, Puerto Rico• Europe: UK & Ireland, Armenia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands,Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey• Middle East: Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi ArabiaDevelopment Marriott Hotels & Resorts is positioned for further global growth, with 40hotels development.FUTURE LOCATIONS:North America:403-room Atlanta Marriott Gateway (2010)378-room Bellevue Marriott Downtown (2011)299-room Minneapolis Marriott Suites Downtown (2011)81-room St. Petersburg Marriott (2011)250-room Atlanta Marriott Sugarloaf Parkway (2011)270-room Peoria Marriott Downtown (2011)295-room Pompano Beach Marriott (2012)1,167 Washington Marriott Marquis (2013)255-room South Bend Marriott (2013)300-room Denver Marriott Westminster (2016)425-room Naperville Marriott (2016)198-room San Diego Marriott Escondido (2016)Caribbean/Latin America223-room Marriott Mexico City – Santa Fe, Mexico (2011)Asia/Pacific501-room Shanghai Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park (2010)426-room Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, India (2010)199-room Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa, Thailand (2010)306-room Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan (2010)202-room Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa at Kamala Cove, Thailand (2010)712-room Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Center, China (2011)339-room Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe (2011)447-room Zhengzhou Marriott hotel, China (2011)

315-room Xi’an Marriott Hotel, China (2012)400-room Tianjin Marriott Hotel, China (2012)155-room Koh Samui Marriott Resort & Spa at Laem Sett Beach, Thailand (2012)250-room Nha Trang Marriott Hotel, Vietnam (2013)239-room Kabul Marriott, Afghanistan (2013)354-room Shenzhen Marriott Hotel West (2013)300-room Bangalore Marriott Golf Resort and Convention Centre at Nandi Hills, India (2013)Europe116-room Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, U.K. (2010)264-room Krasnodar Marriott Hotel, Russia (2010)Middle East/Africa245-room Salalah Beach Marriott Resort, Oman (2010)209-room Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana (2010)294-room Sahl Hasheesh Marriott Beach Resort, Egypt (2011)216-room Marrakech Marriott Palm Golf Hotel, Morocco (2012)312-room Abu Dhabi Marriott Hotel, UAE (2012)227-room Algiers Marriott Hotel, Algeria (2012)355-room Dubai Health Care City Marriott, UAE (2012)248-room Sharjah Marriott Resort & Spa, UAE (2012)250-room Damman Marriott, Saudi Arabia (2014)250-room Marsa Alam Marriott Resort, Egypt (2015)January 2010CONTACT: Paula ButlerTel: (301) 380-4327FAX: (301) 380-4684E-MAIL: Paula.butler@marriott.comMARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,300 lodging properties in68 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names;develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, TheRitz-Carlton Residences and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnishedcorporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered inBethesda, Maryland, USA and had approximately 146,000 employees at 2008 year-end. It is recognized by FORTUNE® as oneof the best companies to work for, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. Infiscal year 2008, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $13 billion. For more information orreservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com. For an interactive online version of Marriott's 2008 Annual Report,which includes a short video message from Chairman and CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr., visit www.marriott.com/investor.