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Press Release: Columbia Sussex
July 26, 2005
MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- Less than two years after opening its doors, Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes has
recently been named #33 in Conde Nast Traveler's Top 100 Golf Resorts, ranking higher than any property in South
Carolina.
"Our national ranking represents the dedication of all hotel associates to the Marriott 'Spirit to Serve'
philosophy. I am extremely proud of the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes and the high level of service
and customer commitment we bring to all our guests," says General Manager Brian Hockenbury.
In its 10th year of existence, Conde Nast Traveler's Top 100 Golf Resorts list granted Myrtle Beach Marriott with
an overall score of 81 out of 100. The June 2005 scores were based on golf services, speed of play, hotel accommodations,
quality of amenities and overall professionalism of staff. Alongside Conde Nast Traveler, South Carolina's longest
course also holds an important position as one of America's Top Ten New Courses, as named by Golf Magazine. Impressive
national recognition from top publications secures Myrtle Beach's position among luxury, full-service resorts.
Situated within the 2,200-acre plantation-style Grande Dunes resort and residential community, this $60 million
resort features Mediterranean-inspired architecture, 415 luxurious guestrooms and suites, 45,500 square feet of
meeting space, an 8,000 square-foot spa, three swimming pools, including one indoor pool and South Carolina's first
infinity-edged outdoor pool, three dining options and a host of attractions and activities within reach.
The Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes is located at 8400 Costa Verde Drive. For more information or
reservations, contact the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes directly at (843) 449-8880, call the Marriott
Worldwide Reservations Center at (800) 455-8254, or visit the resort's Web site at www.myrtlebeachmarriottresort.com.
Marriott Hotels & Resorts properties participate in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent
guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage that can be
redeemed at more than 2,300 Marriott hotels worldwide.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 2,600 lodging properties in
the United States and 65 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels
under the Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Bulgari, The Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites,
TownePlace Suites, and Fairfield Inn 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. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is ranked as the lodging industry's
most admired company and one of the best places to work for by Fortune® magazine. In fiscal year 2004, Marriott
International reported sales from continuing operations of $10 billion, and the company had approximately 133,000
employees at year-end 2004. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com/.
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Contact:
Myrtle Beach Marriott at Grande Dunes
Cindy Hull, 843-692-3709
chull@marriottsales.com
Source: Columbia Sussex