MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC (NYSE: MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with approximately 3,000 lodging properties, totaling more than 535,000 rooms, including more than 10,000 vacation ownership villas, in 68 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, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands;
- Operates Marriott Executive Apartments;
- Provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division;
- Operates conference centers; and
- Manages golf courses through its Marriott Golf division.

The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion, and the company had approximately 151,000 employees at year-end 2007. For more information, please visit the website at www.marriott.com.