Marriott Rewards Launches 25K Bonus Promotion

Free Vacations and Merchandise Come Even Faster When Choosing Marriott This Summer

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Marriott Rewards announces the 25K Bonus promotion, offering its members bigger rewards and faster, free vacations when choosing the Marriott family of hotels this summer. From June 15, 2001, through September 15, 2001, Marriott Rewards members will earn 5,000 bonus points for every third stay at any of more than 2,000 participating Marriott hotels worldwide -- up to a maximum of 25,000 points. To become eligible for the 25K Bonus, Marriott Rewards members must register for the promotion via http://www.marriottrewards.com or by calling 888-977-7012.

As an added bonus, members who register for the promotion online during May, June and July are automatically entered into a monthly drawing to win 1 million more Marriott Rewards points -- for a total of three 1 million-point prizes. The drawing and 25K Bonus are open to all members who choose to earn points instead of miles. All bonus points are awarded in addition to the member's regular program earnings.

Marriott Rewards points can be redeemed for blackout-free Marriott hotel stays, frequent flyer miles, retail merchandise, theme park passes and more than 250 other reward options. Marriott Rewards offers travelers the fastest way to a free night or a free flight, and was named "Best Hotel Rewards Program in the World" in Business Traveler magazine's 2000 readership poll. The program recently reached an industry record of 15 million members.

In addition to earning credit toward their 25K Bonus, Marriott Rewards members can take advantage of special rates and promotions when staying at these Marriott brands this summer:

    * Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites  * TownePlace Suites by Marriott
    * Renaissance Hotels, Resorts          * Residence Inn by Marriott
      and Suites                           * Fairfield Inn by Marriott
    * Marriott Conference Centers          * SpringHill Suites by Marriott
    * Courtyard by Marriott
    * Marriott Vacation Club International

For more information about special rates at Marriott hotels, or to make a reservation, call 800-228-9290, contact a travel agent or visit marriott.com. To enroll or obtain information about Marriott Rewards, call 800-249-0800, log on to http://www.marriottrewards.com , or visit the front desk of any participating hotel. Membership is complimentary.

In May 1997, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)introduced Marriott Rewards, the world's largest multi-brand frequent guest program with 2,000 participating hotels and 15 million members. Marriott Rewards offers members the choice of earning/redeeming points or earning frequent flyer mileage at nine distinct lodging brands: Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites; Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites; Marriott Conference Centers; Marriott Vacation Club International; Courtyard by Marriott; Fairfield Inn by Marriott; Residence Inn by Marriott; SpringHill Suites by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Points may also be earned at ExecuStay by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments. For the past four years, Marriott Rewards has been named "Best Hotel Reward Program in the World" by Business Traveler magazine. Marriott Rewards may be found online at http://www.marriottrewards.com .