Press Release
July 11, 2001
ORLANDO, FL -- Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), invites vacationers to explore the outdoor recreational
possibilities of historic Park City, Utah prior to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. As a venue city, Park City is
preparing for the arrival of the world’s best athletes and visitors have the incredible opportunity to experience
the thrill of a lifetime by climbing aboard a bobsled reaching speeds of 75 mph or soaring through the air in the
Nordic ski jump program at the Utah Olympic Park - site of the bobsled, luge and Nordic jumping events.
Following a day of adventure, travelers can indulge in the luxurious hideaway retreats of Marriott’s Summit Watch
or Marriott’s MountainSide, while taking advantage of exceptional rates as low as $100 per night. From September
23 through November 10, 2001*, guests can choose from the following:
All spacious villas feature a fully-equipped kitchen complete with service for eight, living and dining areas,
master suite with whirlpool tub, multiple televisions and a VCR, washer/dryer, complete set of linens and a private
balcony or patio.
Marriott’s Summit Watch is ideally located on historic Main Street reminiscent of a once booming silver mining
town. Guests are within footsteps of unsurpassed restaurants, unique boutiques, emporiums and art galleries. Marriott’s
MountainSide, inspired by the town’s mining history, is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains and adjacent to the Park
City Mountain Resort where Olympic events such as snowboarding and the giant slalom will occur. Both MVCI resorts
offer an array of on-site recreational amenities including: swimming pools with relaxing spas and hot tubs, exercise
room and a children’s activity program. Additional area adventures include: mountain climbing, hiking, horseback
riding, fishing, golf, tennis and hot air ballooning over the scenic mountains - all adding to the unique vacation
experience.
MVCI - a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), has a portfolio of 51 resorts in 29 destinations
stretching around the globe. Recently, The American Customer Service Index rated Marriott International, Inc. as
the “best in customer satisfaction for hotel/resorts.” For information or reservations, call 800-VILLAS-9 (800-845-5279)
or visit our web site at www.vacationclub.com.
*Based on availability and 10 percent commissionable to travel agents.
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