The New York Marriott World Trade Center and the New York Marriott Financial Center hotels were evacuated yesterday
in light of the tragic events in New York City.
At this time, we know of only two associates with whom we’ve been unable to make contact. We are working closely
with local and national authorities to identify and locate all of the guests and associates who may potentially
have been affected by these events.
We are doing everything we can to assist families of guests and associates. We have established a Marriott Assistance
Center. The toll-free number is 866-866-9928. This line is for friends and family members concerned about loved
ones who may have been affected yesterday.
Guests evacuated from the New York Marriott World Trade Center and New York Marriott Financial Center hotels were
offered accommodations at the following Marriott hotels in the area:
-- New York Marriott Marquis -- New York Marriott East Side -- Rihga Royal, a JW Marriott Hotel -- New York Marriott Brooklyn -- Midtown East Courtyard -- Times Square South Courtyard -- Jersey City – Newport Center Courtyard, Jersey City, NJ
In addition, our hotels nationwide are offering whatever help they can in their local areas.
The area surrounding our lower Manhattan hotels is currently inaccessible. Guests who might have left belongings
behind can not retrieve them at this time. We will not be able to re-enter this area to retrieve anything until
we are allowed to do so by the authorities.
The World Trade Center Marriott suffered irreparable damage, and the Financial Center Marriott sustained significant
damage. At this time, we are unable to speculate about the extent or cost of these damages.
The thoughts and prayers of the associates of Marriott International are with the families and loved ones potentially
affected by this tragic event.
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 our web site at
www.marriott.com.