January 12, 2001

Marriott offers winter travel deals

WASHINGTON, DC -- Marriott Rewards launches its Winter 2001 PointSavers promotion offering a 50 percent point savings when redeeming frequent guest points for vacations. Marriott Rewards members are eligible for reduced-point vacations in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia/Pacific and the Middle East. The offer is available through March 31, at 233 hotels, representing 11 Marriott lodging brands.

Sample Marriott Rewards Winter 2001 PointSavers:

• 57 percent off a two-night award stay at the Courtyard Midtown East in New York

• 54 percent off a three-night award stay at the Fairfield Inn Hilton Head Island in South Carolina

• 37 percent off a five-night award stay at the Residence Inn Atlantic City in New Jersey

• 37 percent off a seven-night award stay at the Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort in Spain (Marriott Vacation Club)

Participating lodging brands include Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites; JW Marriott Hotels; Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites; Courtyard by Marriott; Residence Inn by Marriott; Fairfield Inn by Marriott; Marriott Conference Centers; TownePlace Suites by Marriott; SpringHill Suites by Marriott; Marriott Vacation Club International; and Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club locations.

For information about Marriott Rewards or to enroll, call 1-800-249-0800, visit the front desk of any of Marriott's nearly 2,000 participating hotels, or log onto marriottrewards.com.

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