Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
June 7, 2002
ORLANDO, FL -- Located in Palm Desert, Calif. – Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas and Marriott’s
Desert Springs Villas II – are offering Come Out and PlaySM rates for summer travelers visiting this desert oasis.
Heralded as a year-round destination for golf and tennis enthusiasts, Palm Desert area Marriott Vacation Club
International resorts are offering rates starting at $99 per night (Sunday – Thursday), available from June 9 through
September 6, 2002*.
Tucked away among lush fairways and the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains, Marriott’s Shadow Ridge is the perfect
golfers’ paradise offering vacationing golf enthusiasts the following:
The 950-villa (proposed) resort boasts its own world-class golf facility with the first Nick Faldo-designed championship course in the U.S. and the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott. Situated on 312-acres, the resort’s spacious villas provide a master suite with soaking tub, fully-equipped kitchen, separate dining and living areas, gas fireplace, washer and dryer, and two private balconies. Marriott’s Shadow Ridge amenities include:
Discover the elegance and tranquility of the spacious, one and two-bedroom villas at Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas and Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas II nestled in the scenic Coachella Valley. The 638 well-appointed villas provide fully-equipped kitchens, separate living and dining areas and washer and dryers. Vacationers can choose from:
Guests can enjoy the following amenities on-site or at the neighboring Desert Springs Marriott Resort & Spa:
MVCI, a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), has a portfolio of 52 resorts stretching around
the globe. Guests staying at participating MVCI properties can earn 10 Marriott Rewards points or three miles
per dollar spent during their stay. For information or reservations, please call
800-VILLAS-9 (800-845-5279) or visit our web site at www.vacationclub.com.
*Based on availability and commissionable to travel agents.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2002, has nearly 2,600 operating units in the United States and 64 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, 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 140,500 employees. In fiscal year 2001, Marriott International reported systemwide sales of $20 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
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CONTACT: Ed Kinney / Beth Vairo Nadine DeGenova / Seana Mincy Marriott Vacation Club International Nadine DeGenova Public Relations (407) 206-6278 / (407) 513-6671 (407) 682-2625 ed.kinney@vacationclub.com prproof@mindspring.com beth.vairo@vacationclub.com www.prproof.com