Corporate Profile

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 67 countries and territories. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., USA, and had approximately 146,000 employees at 2008 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2009 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2008, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

The company’s portfolio of brands includes:

Luxury Tier –
The Ritz-Carlton (97 properties, including 24 residential properties)
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts (43 properties)
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts (two properties)

Quality Tier –
Marriott Hotels & Resorts (493 properties, including 11 conference centers)
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts (144 properties)
Renaissance ClubSport (two properties)

Upper Moderate Tier –
Courtyard by Marriott (834 properties)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott (227 properties)

Moderate Tier –
Fairfield Inn by Marriott (598 properties)

Extended Stay Tier –
Residence Inn by Marriott (585 properties)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott (173 properties)
Marriott Executive Apartments (upscale serviced apartments, 21 properties)
Marriott ExecuStay (furnished apartment units in more than 45 major markets)

Vacation Ownership Division - Marriott Vacation Club International
Marriott Vacation Club (52 resorts), Grand Residences by Marriott (2 fractional properties / 2 private residences); The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club (9 properties)

Marriott Golf (41 locations, 57 golf courses in 12 countries)

J.W. Marriott, Jr. is chairman of the board and chief executive officer, William J. Shaw is vice chairman of the company, and Arne M. Sorenson is president and chief operating officer.

Note: Statistics are as of June 19, 2009, unless otherwise noted.
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