Ramada International Opens Third Hotel In Italy

Press Release
April 16, 2001
WASHINGTON, DC -- Ramada International Hotels & Resorts will expand its portfolio in Italy with the May opening of the 83-room Ramada Hotel Verona, the brand’s third hotel in Italy.

The Ramada Hotel Verona is owned by Vegna S.R.L., which is controlled by the Fabbri Group. The Fabbri Group currently owns and manages seven three- and four-star hotels in Italy. These are located in resort destinations along the sea and in the mountains. In addition, the company has interests in a travel agency. The Ramada Hotel Verona will be the first internationally branded hotel in their portfolio.

The hotel will be located in front of Verona’s exhibition hall, within walking distance of the railway station and two kilometers from the center of the town and the famous Arena.

For dining and entertainment, guests may take advantage of the numerous restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. In addition, the hotel will feature a fitness facility, meeting room and 30 parking spaces.

The Ramada Hotel Verona will maintain Ramada International’s five pillars, which are:

• The Guest Bath – is brightly lit and fresh-scented, with up-to-date fixtures, absorbent and fluffy towels and complimentary toiletries.
• Exceptional Cleanliness – The Ramada Clean Team makes sure each and every area of the hotel shines, glows or sparkles. No detail is overlooked.
• A Good Breakfast – is available from a menu with the most popular food and beverages, which were tested and chosen to suit the guests at each hotel.
• The Guest Room – has the right mattress and pillow for a restful sleep, quality linens and pleasing décor that is well lit and comfortable; rooms are inviting and casual. Guest rooms have dataports and adequate electrical outlets, proper lighting and a work area so that business travelers can spend their time completing work rather than spending their time trying to understand and arrange their workspace.
• Helpful, Friendly Staff – Hotel employees are enthusiastic professionals who understand and anticipate guests' needs. They are the guests' team and are always there to help answer any question. The associates are the keys to a guest's satisfaction and the Ramada International guest experience.

In addition to the Ramada Hotel Verona, Ramada International is currently represented in Italy by the Ramada Hotel Giardini Naxos in Sicily and the Ramada Hotel Venezia in Mestre.

There are currently 62 Ramada International hotels in 14 countries and territories. Ramada International is a division of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR).

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,200 operating units in the United States and 59 other countries and territories. Marriott Lodging operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Horizons brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services, wholesale food distribution, procurement services and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 153,000 employees. In fiscal year 2000, Marriott International reported systemwide sales of $19.8 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

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SOURCE: Marriott International