Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
July 4, 2001
WASHINGTON, DC -- Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites was ranked in the July issue of Consumer Reports magazine
as one of the nation's best hotel brands. Approximately 41,000 readers responded to Consumer Reports' ``2000 Annual
Questionnaire'' and rated Renaissance ahead of Hyatt, Westin, Hilton and Sheraton for ``value, service, upkeep
and lack of problems.'' Renaissance also received an impressive overall satisfaction score of 82 -- four points
higher than its nearest competitor. According to Consumer Reports, scores of 80 and above represent ``very satisfied''
customers.
At least six new Renaissance hotels will open by the end of 2002, bringing the total number of Renaissance hotels
worldwide to nearly 120. Among the new hotels opening are: Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel in New Orleans, La.;
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.; Renaissance Tianjin Hotel in Tianjin, China; Renaissance Mumbai
Hotel in Mumbai, India; Renaissance Tunis Hotel in Tunis, Tunisia; and Renaissance Golden View Hotel in Sharm El
Sheikh, Egypt.
Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites is an upscale brand providing full- service accommodations to business and
leisure travelers and group meetings at more than 100 properties in 27 countries. The brand's presence is strong
in the United States and worldwide, with more than 50 properties in the United States and more than 60 properties
throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Renaissance hotels are often located in major gateway cities and resort
destinations, presenting guests with a collection of distinctive properties from which to choose. Renaissance welcomes
travelers with hotels embodying expressive design and decor, savvy service and restaurants known for contemporary,
regional cuisine served in a lively atmosphere that both guests and local patrons enjoy. Renaissance strives to
delight guests with a promise of ambience, style, care and Marriott International's commitment to quality.
Most Renaissance hotels participate in Marriott International's award- winning frequent travel program, Marriott
Rewards®. For reservations, call Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites at 1-800-HOTELS-1, contact a travel
agent or visit http://www.renaissancehotels.com .
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,300 operating units
in the United States and 59 other countries and territories. Marriott Lodging operates and franchises hotels under
the Marriott, JW 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 and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 154,000 employees. In fiscal year 2000,
Marriott International reported systemwide sales of $19.8 billion.
SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.