Press Release
November 21, 2001
ORLANDO, FL -- Getaway to Phuket, Thailand, known as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea” and discover Marriott’s Phuket
Beach Club – Marriott Vacation Club International’s (MVCI) first resort in Asia. Adjacent to the luxurious JW
Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa on Mai Khao Beach, guests can enjoy the resort’s spacious two-bedroom/two-bath villas
at an introductory rate of only $250 per night, available January 4 through March 31, 2002*.
Each villa offers a master suite featuring a deep soaking tub, fully equipped kitchen, separate living and dining
areas, washer/dryer and private balcony. Additionally, guests have access to the amenities of the JW Marriott
Phuket Resort and Spa, including:
The 34-mile long island offers an array of adventurous activities for resort guests. From sailing, snorkeling
and ocean cave exploring to golf, horseback riding and jungle trekking, guests have a variety of options. Additionally,
the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park provides sites of streaming waterfalls, granite outcrops and diverse wildlife.
Opening in January, the spa will offer a complete range of traditional and western spa treatments with a special
emphasis on Thai-style massage and beauty treatments including: mud body wraps, herbal wraps and facials, salt
scrubs and seaweed wraps. For the avid golfer, Phuket was named the “Best Golf Destination in Asia” for 2001 and
the Canyon Course at Blue Canyon Country Club (only a 10 minute drive from resort) as the “Best Golf Course in
Asia,” according to Asia Golf Monthly Magazine.
MVCI, a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), has a portfolio of 52 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 hotels/resorts.” For information or reservations, call 800-VILLAS-9 (800-845-5279)
or visit our web site at www.vacationclub.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating units in the United States and 63 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 Vacation Club, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club 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 152,000 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.
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CONTACT:
Ed Kinney / Beth Vairo Marriott Vacation Club International Relations (407) 206-6278 / (407) 513-6671 ed.kinney@vacationclub.com beth.vairo@vacationclub.com Nadine DeGenova Nadine DeGenova Public Relations Group 407-682-2625 www.prproof.com degenova.pr@mindspring.com