Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
September 7, 2001
WASHINGTON, DC -- For the third consecutive year, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is the winner of the
prestigious CIO- 100 from CIO, the magazine for corporate executives who use technology. The 2001 CIO-100 recognizes
organizations around the world that excel in positive business performance through innovative practices, products
and relationships.
``To survive in the competitive business world, companies rely on innovative ideas and development of those ideas
into sound business processes,'' says Abbie Lundberg, editor in chief, CIO magazine. ``Honorees of this year's
CIO-100 have done just that and are being recognized for their ingenuity and success.''
``Marriott International is honored to be a CIO-100 award recipient,'' says Carl Wilson, Marriott International's
executive vice president and chief information officer. ``The award recognizes how Marriott is leveraging technology
to deliver outstanding customer service.''
The recipients of the CIO-100 award were selected by CIO staff and an expert panel following an application and
nomination process. Complete coverage of the 2001 CIO-100 awards is featured in the August 15 issue of CIO and
at http://www.cio.com .
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating
units in the United States and 59 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, 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 and wholesale food distribution. 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. For more information or reservations, please visit its web site at
http://www.marriott.com .
SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.