BETHESDA, MD. - September 8, 2008 "“ Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) was recognized by LATINA Style magazine as one of the "50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For in the U.S." for the 11th consecutive year. The report is among the most respected evaluations of career advancement opportunities for Latinas, drawing from more than 1,000 of the most prominent corporations in the United States.

Among the principal areas of evaluation are: number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, Latina board members, educational opportunities, supplier diversity, alternative work policies, dependent/child care support, employee benefits, women's issues, job retraining, affinity groups and Hispanic relations.

"We recognize that being diverse is the key to being competitive from a consumer and associate perspective," said Jimmie Paschall, senior vice president, external affairs and global diversity, Marriott International. "A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion has assisted us in the attraction and retention of talent to our organization. People want to be affiliated with organizations that support and reflect the diversity in their communities."

As part of Marriott's commitment to diversity and women's leadership, the company regularly conducts women's leadership conferences, offers tuition reimbursement and provides flexible work options and a national directory for discounted childcare.

This recognition reinforces Marriott's commitment to diversity, which focuses on four key areas: supplier diversity, workforce, owner diversity and our customers. Today, Marriott is responding to its international growth with the launch of Global Language Learning, an online resource provided by Rosetta Stone(R) that will offer up to 30 languages to choose from. Additionally, Marriott is also expanding its highly acclaimed and successful Sed de Saber program, a portable device that teaches English to Spanish-speaking employees, will now teach Spanish to English-speaking employees.

The company's commitment to its workforce and to diversity has been recognized by a variety of publications and organizations. For a full list, visit: Marriott's awards and recognition.

For more information regarding the LATINA Style 50, visit www.latinastyle.com.

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Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 3,800 properties in 72 countries and territories and reported revenues of nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2012.

The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands, including Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club.

There are approximately 325,000 employees at headquarters, managed and franchised properties. Marriott is consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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