Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
August 1, 2002
WASHINGTON, DC -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is scheduled to open the 101-room Fairfield Inn &
Suites by Marriott in Gatlinburg, Tenn. this August. Located at 168 Parkway, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Gatlinburg
North will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Oaktenn, Inc. of Sevierville Tenn.
Located one-half mile from downtown Gatlinburg, the property offers guests convenient access to DollyWood, and
Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Haunted Mansion and Aquarium in the Smokies. Rates begin at $75 per night.
An innovative new offering from Fairfield Inn by Marriott, the new Fairfield Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North
features a variety of enhancements to guest rooms and public areas, as well as the addition of distinctively designed
suites. The signature "king suite" offers separate living and sleeping areas, pantry with coffee maker,
mini-refrigerator and microwave, and a dividing wall with a 32-inch recessed television and state-of-the-art compact
disc stereo system.
"We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn hotels in the Gatlinburg area," said Craig
Lambert, senior vice president of select-service lodging, Marriott International. "This hotel offers business
and leisure travelers convenient, quality accommodations at an affordable price. We look forward to welcoming guests
and providing the friendly service that sets Fairfield Inn apart."
A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area, and additional hotel amenities
include:
-- Indoor and outdoor swimming pool -- Exercise room
with whirlpool spa -- Valet laundry service
-- One meeting room -- In-room coffee service
-- Facsimile and copy service -- Two phones in each room
-- Ergonomic desk chair -- Free local phone calls
-- Hair dryer
Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn has become a leader in the value-priced category. With more than 450 properties
throughout the United States, guests can rely on Fairfield Inn to meet their lodging needs wherever their travels
take them. Fairfield Inn participates in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program.
Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more
than 2,100 Marriott hotels worldwide.
For more information or reservations, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North directly at 865-430-3659,
call the Fairfield Inn toll-free number at 800-228-2800, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.fairfieldinn.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company celebrating its 75th Anniversary
in 2002, has over 2,600 operating units in the United States and 65 other 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 Ramada International brand names; develops
and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton
Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate
housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include
senior living communities and services, and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington,
D.C., and has approximately 145,000 employees. In fiscal year 2001, Marriott International reported systemwide
sales of $20 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit the web site at www.marriott.com.
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CONTACT: Matthew Carroll/Lucy Slosser Kenny McMahan Marriott International General Manager 301-380-8331/8009 Fairfield Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North matthew.carroll@marriott.com 865-430-3659