Marriott Customer Update on Hurricane Dean

CONTACT:
Marriott Communications
(301) 380-7770
Bethesda, MD.-Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) continues to monitor Hurricane Dean and is working closely with the authorities in areas where we have hotels that were affected by the storm. As always, the safety and security of our guests and associates is a top priority.

Marriott International’s hotels in Cancun, Mexico are currently open and operational including The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, and the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort.

As of 10:00 a.m., (EDT) Tuesday, August 21, the following hotels remain temporarily closed and will continue to take the appropriate precautions. Preliminary reports indicate that these hotels sustained minimal damage as a result of the storm and they are expected to reopen on Friday, August 24:

Cayman Islands
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman Marriott Resort
Courtyard by Marriott Grand Cayman Hotel

Jamaica
The Ritz-Carlton, Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall

Marriott will provide updates on www.marriottnewsroom.com as information becomes available. For information regarding hotel reservations, please call (800) 228-9290. Those in countries outside of the United States seeking information about the impact of Hurricane Dean should call the Marriott International toll-free number in their country.