Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), announced the final phase opening of Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The new phase reveals 75 additional two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas and brings the popular vacation ownership resort to completion. Adding onto the resort’s existing 286 two-bedroom villas, the new villas bring the resort to a total of 361 occupiable villas, each with approximately 1,100 square feet of living space.

Nestled in the prestigious 2,200-acre Grande Dunes community and adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas welcomes Owners and guests with a taste of southern living at its best. Each luxurious villa includes a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, spacious living and dining areas, multiple televisions and DVD player, washer/dryer and a private balcony with sweeping ocean and garden views. Two-bedroom villas can accommodate up to eight guests.

“We are excited to open the final phase of villas at this fabulous resort, offering more luxurious accommodations for more families to enjoy in beautiful Myrtle Beach,” said Michael Reilly, general manager of Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes.

Owners and guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including:

•Three outdoor pools, a children’s pool, a slide pool and four whirlpool spas
•One indoor pool, a children’s indoor pool and indoor whirlpool spa
•2,500 square-foot fitness center featuring Life Fitness equipment, men’s and women’s locker rooms, sauna and steam rooms
•Sand Dollar Pool Bar (seasonal) and Woodsy Grill & Pool Bar (seasonal)
•Resort activities for all ages
•The MarketPlace convenience store and grille
•Fire pit and putting green
•Children’s three-story tree house play area
•Bocce ball and shuffle board courts
•Sports court including basketball and volleyball
•Expansive beachfront with private beach walkway

Additional activities and services include excursions to distinct Myrtle Beach attractions and access to restaurants and the full-service Hibiscus Spa at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Drawn to its carefree lifestyle, families have made Myrtle Beach one of the nation’s most popular vacation destinations. Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas is located less than 11 miles from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). For more information, please visit www.MyOceanWatch.com.

About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is a worldwide leader in vacation ownership with more than 50 resorts and over 11,000 timeshare villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Today more than 400,000 vacation Owners worldwide own their vacations “the Marriott way” in a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. For more information, please visit www.marriottvacationclub.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MarriottVacClub.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced the renewal of its master affiliation agreement with Marriott Vacation Club International, the timeshare division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR). The multi-year agreement extends the relationship first established in 1990 between two leaders in the shared ownership industry, each highly regarded for their commitment to quality, exemplary customer service, and innovation.

Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Opening June 2010

Interval will continue to provide Marriott Vacation Club owners with both internal and external vacation exchange services, as well as an array of other leisure programs and benefits that reinforce the value proposition of their purchase. These include offering the option of trading their accommodations for a resort within the Marriott portfolio or from among the 2,500-plus resorts in Interval’s worldwide network. In turn, other Interval members have the opportunity to exchange into Marriott Vacation Club’s beach, ski, golf, spa, and themed-entertainment resorts in internationally recognized vacation destinations.

“We have worked collaboratively with Marriott for the past two decades on ground-breaking initiatives that have been instrumental in the growth of both businesses and of the vacation ownership industry,” said Craig M. Nash, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Interval Leisure Group, parent company of Interval International. “It has been very rewarding to share a common vision based on quality and integrity in everything we do.”

“Interval has played an integral part in helping fulfill Marriott’s brand promise. For 20 years, we have created memorable vacations together and exceeded owners’ expectations,” said Stephen P. Weisz, president of Marriott Vacation Club International. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Interval team and introducing exciting innovations that will further enhance our owners’ experiences.”

Marriott Vacation Club has more than 400,000 owner families and a portfolio of 52 resorts in 33 destinations throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. The company recently celebrated the opening of its latest resort, Marriott’s Oceana Palms – The Palm Beaches on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Florida. From its beginning as the first hospitality firm to enter the timeshare industry, Marriott’s innovations and impact on vacation ownership have helped shape the dynamic industry it is today.

About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has an exchange network of more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations. Through offices in 16 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

Marriott And Bluegreen Report High Value In Organization

Women in the Industry (WIN) is pleased to announce two more of its initial corporate members have recommitted to another year of support. As a founding benefactor and sponsor of WIN’s recent Florida Regional Meeting, Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI) has re-enlisted as a champion of the two-year old non-profit organization.

“We are impressed that WIN has kept many our key industry employees engaged and productive during these tenuous times,” said Lani Kane-Hanan, Sr. Vice President at MCVI.  “We support the concept of diversity that WIN so enthusiastically promotes, but as importantly we’ve seen some concrete benefits such as educational and training sessions held by the organization.”

Bluegreen Corporation, which also sponsored the WIN Florida event, has signed up once again as a corporate patron for 2010.  “The WIN group accomplished so much at a grass roots level in the past two years that we are proud to be established as one of its growing roster of corporate members.  Its education committee is formulating an impressive platform of research studies which will give us a body of knowledge to improve our product and the way it is marketed over the next few years,” said John M. Maloney, Jr, President and CEO.

Women in the Industry (WIN) advocates, educates and connects women in the vacation industry.  It is a dynamic, diverse, non-partisan global organization providing leadership, mentoring, philanthropic and educational opportunities to women and those who support women; connecting members locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

The group will also hold their annual networking event during the annual American Resort and Development Association (ARDA) Convention in Las Vegas on March 16th from 5:30-7:30 at the Double Helix at the Venetian Resort.

For more information about becoming a sponsor, individual or corporate member of WIN, call Cathy Backus at 858.344.2139.

Marriott’s Oceana Palms Welcomes Owners and Guests

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), is proud to announce the opening of its 50th resort Marriott’s Oceana Palms – The Palm Beaches. Located at 3200 North Ocean Drive, on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Fla., the resort will officially welcome Owners and guests on Friday, January 15, 2010.

Perfectly situated in the heart of Palm Beach County and on the tip of Florida’s “Gold Coast,” the first phase brings on a magnificent 19-story tower offering spectacular ocean views from 75 two-bedroom villas (169 proposed villas upon build-out). Located just steps from turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, Owners and guests will enjoy spending the day on the beach or relaxing by the refreshing pools while the kids play in the zero-entry pool featuring “The Splash Zone” and waterslide. For a refreshing drink or a meal, guests can stop by “Reflections” pool bar and grill serving lunch and dinner daily.

Each villa invites guests to relax in more than 1,100 square feet of living space and enjoy the blend of traditional furnishings and fresh, contemporary pieces. Villas feature a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and GE stainless steel appliances; generous living and dining areas; multiple LG flat-panel televisions with DVD players; an oversized shower with multiple shower heads in the master suite; and washer/dryer. Each villa accommodates up to 8 guests.

“We are thrilled to open our 50th resort and welcome Owners and guests to Marriott’s Oceana Palms,” said Stephen P. Weisz, president of Marriott Vacation Club International. “After 25 years of providing unforgettable vacations, we couldn’t be more pleased to open our second resort in this beautiful coastal setting.”

Other resort features include The MarketPlace convenience store, a resort activities center with children’s climbing wall, temporary fitness center featuring Life Fitness equipment and wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the resort and villas.

Additional proposed resort features and amenities upon build-out include:

–  A second 19-story tower with additional two-bedroom villas
–  Fully-equipped permanent fitness center with locker rooms, spa treatment room, sauna and steam rooms
–  Guest’s Retreat offering a large multi-functional space
–  The Green, an event lawn for games and gatherings
–  Teen Lounge, with flat-panel television and video games

Marriott Vacation Club is the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership with a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. Today, nearly 400,000 Owner families around the globe own their vacations “the Marriott way,” offering options to exchange weeks with priority within the Marriott Vacation Club portfolio or within Interval International’s global system, trade their week(s) for Marriott Rewards points, or rent their week(s). For more information, visit www.marriottvacationclub.com. For nightly rentals, visit www.marriott.com.

Global Timeshare Brand Continues Commitment to Green Operations

Marriott Vacation Club, the premiere timeshare brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership, is not allowing a single key card to go to waste. Resorts have begun replacing the 1.2 million plastic key cards purchased annually with those made of 50 percent recycled material, saving approximately 4 tons of plastic from being dumped in landfills.

The new key card is just one of many advances the brand has made to help reduce its global environmental footprint. More than 800,000 guest arrival pieces, which are printed annually in the U.S. and distributed to Owners and guests upon check-in, are now printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper and purchased from an FSC certified paper merchant. The FSC is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests, ensuring that the paper meets strict standards in each step of the paper production and printing of the collateral.

Furthermore, Marriott Vacation Club resorts have switched to pens made of 74 percent pre-consumer recycled material. More than 1.5 million pens are purchased annually, which equates to approximately 9 tons. Each eco-friendly pen has 1.2 miles of write-out, allowing the pen to be used longer before it is eventually discarded.

“Continuing to eliminate more waste from landfills and find innovative ways to ‘green’ our supply chain only strengthens our commitment to being an industry leader in environmental stewardship,” said Dirk Schavemaker, senior vice president of resort operations for Marriott Vacation Club. “We firmly believe that it is our responsibility to demonstrate how responsible resort management can be a positive force for the environment.”

The more than 50 Marriott Vacation Club resorts worldwide have installed energy efficient lighting, low-flow showerheads and toilets, and participate in a robust resort-wide recycling program. In addition to the corporate senior-level green committee established to lead division-wide environmental efforts at Marriott Vacation Club International’s corporate headquarters, each Marriott Vacation Club resort has formed its own “green team” which carries out and oversees environmental efforts at the site level. Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI) began the journey to reduce the division’s carbon footprint in February 2008 with the launch of its MVCI Green Initiative at its corporate headquarters with continued roll-out to its corporate offices and resorts worldwide.

About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership with a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. Celebrating 25 years of providing unforgettable vacations, Marriott became the first branded hospitality company by nearly a decade to enter the timeshare industry in 1984. Marriott Vacation Club continues to expand with a diverse portfolio of more than 11,000 timeshare resort villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Today, more than 395,000 Owner families around the globe own their vacations “the Marriott way,” offering options to exchange weeks with priority within the Marriott Vacation Club portfolio or within Interval International’s global system of more than 2,400 resorts in over 75 countries, trade their week(s) for Marriott Rewards points, or rent their week(s). For more information, please visit www.marriott-vacations.com. For nightly rentals, please visit www.marriott.com.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 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 Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 146,000 employees at 2008 year-end. It is recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the 100 best global brands, by FORTUNE(R) as one of the best companies to work for, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2008, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, recently honored Marriott Vacation Club and Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club and Aruba Surf Club resorts. During the ceremony, Marriott Vacation Club executives were presented with the following awards:

- Chairman’s Club Award – Recognizes Marriott Vacation Club as one of the top 25 membership-producing developer companies worldwide, based on new memberships received by Interval during the previous calendar year.
- Interval International Premier ResortSM – Recognizes Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club and Aruba Surf Club resorts for providing outstanding vacation experiences with state-of-the-art conveniences, and modern features and appointments.

(L to R) James Kraft, Interval International; Scott Derrickson, Marriott's Aruba Surf Club; Bettina Gonzalez, Marriott's Aruba Surf Club & Aruba Ocean Club; Corey Guest, Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club; and Neil Kolton, Interval International

“Interval is delighted to present these awards to Marriott Vacation Club, an established leader and innovator in the vacation ownership industry,” said Neil Kolton, Caribbean region manager, resort sales and service, Interval International. “They acknowledge Marriott’s significant contributions to new member enrollments with our company and highlight the exceptional quality of its Aruba resorts. We are proud to have these properties as part of our global exchange network.”

“We are truly grateful to receive these notable awards during this milestone year as we celebrate our 25th anniversary,” said Jim Hansen, vice president, sales and marketing for Hilton Head Island and the Aruba region for Marriott Vacation Club. “Our success in Aruba is a testament to the hard work of our Associates who dedicate themselves to continually providing unforgettable vacation experiences for our valued Owners and guests.”

Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club features 218 spaciously appointed one- and two-bedroom villas ranging from approximately 950 to 1,230 square-feet of living space. All villas feature a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors; generous living and dining areas; multiple televisions and a DVD player; master suite with a whirlpool spa; washer/dryer and a private balcony. Guests can enjoy taking in the breath-taking sights by the ocean-view pool, soaking in one of the four whirlpool spas situated in an elevated natural rock pool, playing with the little ones in the children’s pool, and other fine resort amenities.

Building on the success of the now sold-out Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club, Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club features 450 spacious two- and three-bedroom villas that accommodate up to 10 guests. Villas include a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors; separate living and dining areas; multiple televisions and a DVD player; master suite with a whirlpool spa; washer/dryer and a private balcony. Owners and guests also enjoy the two large pools connected by a lazy river, Captain’s Galley Grill and Seaworthy’s Bar, and The MarketPlace convenience store and deli.

Situated adjacent to the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, both Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club and Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club are ideally located on the island’s scenic and pristine Palm Beach. Known as the “Turquoise Coast” for its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Aruba offers some of the best areas for scuba diving, snorkeling and is world-renowned for windsurfing.

About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership with a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. Celebrating 25 years of unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true; Marriott became the first branded hospitality company by nearly a decade to enter the timeshare industry in 1984. Marriott Vacation Club continues to expand with a diverse portfolio of more than 11,000 timeshare resort villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Today, more than 395,000 Owner families around the globe own their vacations “the Marriott way,” offering options to exchange weeks with priority within the Marriott Vacation Club portfolio or within Interval International’s global system of more than 2,400 resorts in over 75 countries, trade their week(s) for Marriott Rewards points, or rent their week(s). For more information, please visit www.marriott-vacations.com. For nightly rentals, please visit www.marriott.com.

About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacation owners and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has a network of over 2,400 resorts in more than 75 countries and offers its resort clients and approximately 2 million member families high-quality products and programs through 25 offices in 16 countries. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) , proudly celebrates 25 years of preserving one of the oldest family traditions — the family vacation.

“Frankly, it’s changed our lives,” says Peter Pfiel an Owner at Marriott’s Monarch at Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, S.C., since 1984. Pfiel and his family made the trip from Cincinnati to Marriott’s very first vacation ownership resort every summer. Today the Pfiels are among nearly 400,000 Owner families at more than 50 distinct Marriott Vacation Club resorts throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

“This year marks a great milestone and one I am very proud of — the silver anniversary of Marriott Vacation Club International,” said Stephen P. Weisz, president of Marriott Vacation Club International. “On the business side, it’s been amazing to watch MVCI revolutionize an entire industry. On the personal side, it’s exciting to think of all of the families who are creating a lifetime of vacation memories through Marriott Vacation Club,” continued Weisz.

On April 17, 1984, Marriott became the first branded hospitality company by nearly a decade to enter the timeshare industry with the acquisition of American Resorts and its 184-villa project which became Marriott’s Monarch at Sea Pines. With just 7,000 Owners at the end of its first year, the division lost no time making its mark on the fledgling timeshare industry.

Marriott Vacation Club marks its first 25 years with an impressive 91 percent customer satisfaction rating. With more than 50 percent of the company’s business coming from Owners purchasing additional weeks and referring friends, the common denominator for many is Marriott’s signature quality and service.
A typical Marriott Vacation Club two-bedroom, two-bath villa includes a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances; generous living and dining areas; multiple flat-panel televisions with DVD players; oversized shower with multiple shower heads in master suite; washer/dryer; balcony; and wireless high-speed internet access.

“Over the next 25 years we’ll continue to experiment with our product form,” said Weisz. “We’ll continue to understand how we can give our customers more flexibility and work with the best of the best to make sure the physical product is current for generations to come and will continue our legacy of creating unforgettable vacation experiences.”
About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership with more than 50 resorts and 10,600 timeshare resort villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Today nearly 400,000 vacation owners around the globe own their vacations “the Marriott way” in a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. For more information on ownership, please visit www.marriott-vacations.com. For nightly rentals, please visit http://www.marriott.com.

Marriott Vacation Club Begins its 25th Anniversary Year with New Napili Villas at Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club and 114 Oceanfront Villas at Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club

Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the recognized worldwide leader in the vacation ownership industry and a division of Marriott International, Inc., announced today the opening of the Napili Villas, the final expansion phase of Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, as well as the fourth phase opening for Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club on Oahu. Celebrating 25 years of making vacation dreams come true, Marriott Vacation Club continues to offer additional villas in Hawaii for Owners and guests.

Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club
Opening in late January 2009, the spacious Napili Villas will offer 71 two- and three-bedroom villas, ranging from approximately 1,200 to 1,700 square feet. Proposed amenities for the Napili Villas include a new pool area with pool bar; a sports court; fitness center expansion; and tropical landscaping complete with barbecue areas. Each villa will feature a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances; spacious living and dining areas; oversized shower with multiple showerheads in master suite; luxurious bedding; multiple flat-panel televisions with DVD player(s); washer/dryer and Wi-Fi Internet access.

Situated on pristine beachfront in the heart of the spectacular Kaanapali Beach Resort, Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and neighboring islands. The Napili Villas is the final of two purpose-built additions that will bring Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club to a total of 459 suites and villas upon build-out. The first purpose-built addition, Lahaina Villas, was introduced in late 2007.

A tropical paradise, Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club beckons guests to relax amidst its spectacular beachfront location with breathtaking views of neighbor islands. Owners and guests will enjoy the 3.5-acre superpool with slides, waterfalls and grottos; children’s sandy beach with pirate ship and water features; oceanfront dining at the new Longboards Kaanapali; Beach Walk Market and Pantry; Marriott’s Activity Zone Experience (MAZE) for all ages; children’s center with game room; retail shops; water sports and beach equipment rentals; pool bar and poolside food and beverage service; BBQ area; and the championship golf courses of Kaanapali Resort.

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club
The new phase at Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club reveals 114 additional two- and three-bedroom villas, ranging from approximately 1,280 to 1,600 square feet. Offering a residential feel elegantly designed for comfort, each spacious villa includes a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops; spacious living and dining areas; luxurious bedding; multiple televisions with a DVD player; private balcony, washer/dryer and Wi-Fi Internet access. Each villa offers the ideal family accommodations with three-bedroom villas being able to accommodate up to 10 people. Adding onto the vacation resort’s existing 300 two- and three-bedroom villas, the new villas bring the total resort count to 414 out of a proposed 750 villas upon build-out.

Owners and guests will delight in the resort’s family-friendly lagoon and three swimming pools, including one with a 50-foot long enclosed waterslide, and seven whirlpool spas. Dining is made easy with the resort’s picnic and barbeque areas and two restaurants; Chuck’s Steak House and Kolohe’s Beach Bar & Grill.

Nestled on Oahu’s sunny West coast, Ko Olina is the island’s most complete resort destination, offering world-class accommodations, championship golf, luxurious spa, award-winning restaurants and a private marina. Plus, its four breathtaking lagoons provide a serene ocean playground where guests can enjoy water activities and relax on the white sandy beaches.

“The additions to both Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club and Ko Olina Beach Club will mean more opportunities for our Owners and guests to enjoy the island’s beauty and incredible vacation experiences on Maui and Oahu,” said Chris Wachta, regional vice president of sales and marketing for Marriott Vacation Club International. “We are pleased to offer this final phase of Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club as well as additional villas to Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club as part of our expansive portfolio of Hawaiian resorts.”

For more information on vacation ownership, please visit www.marriott-vacations.com. For nightly reservations, please visit www.marriott.com.

About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership with a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. In 1984, Marriott became the first branded hospitality company by nearly a decade to enter the timeshare industry. Marriott Vacation Club continues to expand with a diverse portfolio of 49 resorts and over 9,900 timeshare resort villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Today, more than 365,000 vacation owners around the globe own their vacations “the Marriott way,” offering options to exchange weeks with priority within the Marriott Vacation Club portfolio or within Interval International’s global system of more than 2,300 resorts in over 75 countries, trade their week(s) for Marriott Rewards points, or rent their week(s). For more information, please visit http://www.marriott-vacations.com/index.asp.

Marriott International, Inc.,is a leading lodging company with over 3,100 lodging properties in the United States and 66 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 Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, Inc. will cut the ribbon Wednesday to officially open the third phase of The Marriott’s St. Kitts Beach Club at Frigate Bay.

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Condor, Minister of State for Tourism, Sports and Culture, Sen. the Hon. Richard “Ricky” Skerritt, other Ministers of Government and tourism officials and business leaders have been invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 P.M.

Phase three of the Marriott Vacation Homes involves an additional 22 two- and three-bedroom villas to the vacation property expansion located on the property with the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino.

It’s in addition to the resort’s 44 existing two-and three-bedroom villas, the new villas and brings to 66 out of a proposed 88 villas upon completion, and range from 1,400 to 2,089 square feet.

Owners and guests can take in the stunning views from balconies off each villa, as well as enjoy other villa features including a fully-equipped kitchen with GE stainless steel appliances, walnut finished cabinetry, tile floors and granite counters; generous living and dining areas; washer/dryer; oversized shower in master suite; multiple Sony flat-panel televisions; Sony DVD players in living room and bedrooms; and internet accessibility. Three-bedroom villas can accommodate up to 10 guests.

“As St. Kitts continues to assert itself as an increasingly popular destination, we are pleased to offer more opportunities for our Owners and guests to experience the beauty of St. Kitts from the prime location of Marriott’s St. Kitts Beach Club,” said President of Marriott Vacation Club International, Stephen P. Weisz.

Numerous amenities and concierge services are offered through the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino. Shared resort features and amenities include Three pools including the main oceanfront pool and access to the on-site Frigate Bay Beach, Whirlpool spas, Emerald Mist Spa, Kid’s Club and Teen’s Game Room, Fitness center and four tennis courts, a variety of casual and upscale restaurants and retail shops, concierge services, room service and sundries store and the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club with preferred tee times and discounted greens fees for owners.