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Marriott International Names John Limper Area Director Of Sales And Marketing For North Asia, Hawaii And South Pacific

Honolulu – March 17, 2010 – Marriott International Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has promoted John Limper to area director of sales and marketing for North Asia, Hawaii and South Pacific. Limper has 28 years of hospitality industry experience and succeeds Connie Flattery.

In his new position, Limper will be responsible for the implementation of strategic hotel sales, marketing, advertising and public relations. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, he will report directly to Vice President Chris Tatum with responsibility for 31 properties representing the following brands: JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts in the luxury tier; Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts in the upscale deluxe tier; Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in the upper moderate category; and Marriott Executive Apartments for extended-stay travelers. The hotels are located in Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, and Guam.

“John’s promotion is well-deserved and I am confident that his market segment experience, both domestic and international, will bring renewed success to our growing portfolio of resorts and hotels in these regions,” said Tatum.

Prior to his new post, Limper served as director of sales and marketing for the 1,310-room Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, where he contributed to its success as one of Marriott International’s largest revenue producing hotels. He relocated to Hawaii in 1999 and was part of the opening team tasked with starting up and rebranding Marriott International’s two acquisitions in Hawaii: the Hawaiian Regent, renamed Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, and the Ihilani Resort & Spa, rebranded as the luxury JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa.

Limper began his career with Marriott International in 1986 and worked in sales and marketing at several properties: Marriott’s Orlando World Center, Marriott Marco Island Resort, San Antonio Marriott River Center, El Paso Marriott, and Seattle Marriott. He is the recipient of several hospitality industry awards including Marriott International’s 2004 Property Sales Leader of the Year, and Best Internet Strategy awards in 2004 and 2005.

Limper serves on the marketing committee of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, Oahu Visitors Bureau and Pacific Asia Travel Association.

Limper earned his Bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst College in Illinois. He resides in Kapolei, Oahu with his wife and child.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties 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, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 year-end. It is recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the best companies to work for, and by Newsweek as one of the greenest big companies in America. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $11 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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Editor’s Note: JPG image of John Limper available upon request.

For More Information, Contact:

Bernie Caalim
McNeil Wilson Communications, Inc.
1003 Bishop Street, 9th Floor
Phone: (808) 531-0244
Fax: (808) 521-7163
E-mail: bernie.caalim@mwc-anthology.com

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