Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
January 19, 2001
ORLANDO, FL -- Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club (Horizons) -- the newest concept of Marriott Vacation Club International
(MVCI), the Vacation Ownership division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) -- announced yesterday the
opening of its first resort in Orlando, Fla. Located within minutes of the attractions area, Horizons at Orlando
showcases 102-two-bedroom/two-bath villas and will offer a total of 900 upon completion.
``We're proud to introduce our first Horizons resort to our new owners and the industry,'' said Bill Phillips,
senior vice president, Horizons brand management. ``With Horizons being created by the active vacationer for the
active vacationer, we will be providing unparalleled amenities and features for families to play and relax together
at an exceptional value.''
Guests will enjoy features such as: two bedroom/two bath villa (1,082 square feet); fully-equipped kitchen/dining
area and living room; in-room washer/dryer; Horizons Harbour(SM), swimming pool with interactive pirate ship; and
WaterWorks(SM), outdoor water playground.
Other exciting options in development, include: The CarPool, on-site car wash; CineMa's(SM) multi-tiered movie
theatre; and Putt-of-Course(SM), miniature golf course. Villa prices start at $9,900 per week of ownership.
Usage benefits allow owners to enjoy priority exchange of vacation week(s) within Horizons or MVCI's collection
of resorts worldwide. Additionally, owners can trade their week(s) for Flex Anytime Award Certificates through
Horizons Flex Awards, trade for Marriott Rewards® points or exchange within Interval Internationals system
of 1,800 resorts in more than 75 countries.
Please call 800-619-4FUN or visit http://www.horizons.vacationclub.com
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Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - news) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,000 operating
units in the United States and 58 other countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels under
the Marriott, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada
International brand names; operates Ritz-Carlton brand hotels through The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC; develops
and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott, Ritz- Carlton Club and Horizons brands; operates executive
apartments and conference centers; and provides furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott division.
Other Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services, wholesale food distribution, and procurement
services. Marriott is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 151,000 employees. In fiscal year
1999, Marriott International reported system-wide sales of $17.7 billion. For more information or reservations,
please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com .
SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.