Press Release
October 11, 2001
ORLANDO, FLA. -- Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club (Horizons) - a branded concept of Marriott Vacation Club International,
Inc. (MVCI) - brings the best of vacation experiences, unique amenities and Ozark Mountain activities to the entire
family when it opens its second resort on October 18, 2001 in Branson, Mo. To mark the grand opening of the 414-villa
resort, Horizons at Branson is offering theater packages as low as $236 per two-night stay* -- savings of more
than 35 percent - from October 18 - December 31, 2001.
Conveniently located near Branson's 76 Country Boulevard and in the heart of the city's musical theaters, such
as Presleys' Country Jubilee, Horizons at Branson is providing spacious accommodations with two tickets to the
show of your choice:
* Deluxe Guestroom: $236 per two-night stay with two (2) show tickets * One-bedroom Villa: $296 per two-night stay with two (2) show tickets * Two-bedroom Villa: $396 per two-night stay with two (2) show tickets
Horizons at Branson will feature 44-two-bedroom/two-bath villas (phase one) each possessing more than 1,000 square
feet of living space, comfortably sleeping between two to eight people based on selected accommodations; a fully-equipped
kitchen with separate dining area and living room; and washer/dryer. Additionally, the resort offers guests:
Horizons at Branson Offering Outstanding Grand Opening Theater Packages
The opening of Horizons at Branson is perfect timing for America's largest Veteran's Day celebration, a weeklong
event with more than 125,000 visitors expected. "Veterans Homecoming" kicks off November 5th and offers
an array of activities including: the 67th Annual Veterans Day Parade; the All Veteran's Ball; Paralyzed Veterans
of American (PVA) Walk, Run, Roll and Remember; and the Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans.
Tucked away in the Ozark Mountains, yet easily accessible, Branson is truly a destination for all interests and
generations - with approximately six million visitors annually. In addition to the many theaters, the Branson area
offers several attractions and excursions, including: Silver Dollar City , an 1880's theme park; White Water ,
a 12-acre family adventure park; The Showboat Branson Belle featuring cruises on Table Rock Lake; and the Branson
Scenic Railway showcasing the beauty of the Ozarks while riding in dome-style railroad cars. Guests can also enjoy
the region's championship golf courses, boating and other water activities as well as nearby state parks and conservation
areas. For more information about Branson, please visit the Branson Chamber of Commerce web site at www.bransonchamber.com.
Each Horizons resort is thoughtfully designed as a self-contained community, complete with a variety of on-property
amenities and activities for the entire family. Exceptional usage benefits allow owners the flexibility to enjoy
priority exchange of their vacation week(s) within Horizons resorts or MVCI's collection of 52 resorts in 29 destinations
worldwide. Additionally, owners can trade their week(s) for Flex Anytime Award Certificates through Horizons FlexAwardsSM,
a lodging certificate program offered exclusively to Horizons owners, or trade for Marriott Rewards points, as
well as the ability to exchange within Interval International 's global system of 1,900 resorts in more than 75
countries.
For more information, please call (800)-VILLAS-9 (800-845-5279), rate code: 21PKGT or visit www.HorizonsByMarriott.com.
Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club - COME TO STAY. PLAN TO PLAY .
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.
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Ed Kinney / Beth Vairo Marriott Vacation Club International (407) 206-6278/ed.kinney@vacationclub.com (407) 513-6671/beth.vairo@vacationclub.com
Dee Dee Dochen/Anne Lewis DDD Marketing Communications (713) 432-7575/(713) 621-0400 ddd@pennebaker.com/alewis@houston.rr.com