Marriott Names Bob McCarthy President North American Lodging Operations

WASHINGTON, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today announced the appointment of Robert J. McCarthy as President, North American Lodging Operations for the company's nearly 2,300- property North American hotel division, which reported sales of more than $6 billion in 2004.

In his expanded role, McCarthy will become a member of the company's Corporate Growth Committee and will chair a newly-created North American Lodging Leadership Council. He is also responsible for operations planning and support systemwide and will continue to oversee North American lodging operations. The North American Lodging Leadership Council will focus on implementing business strategies and optimizing collaboration across all functions, and will include senior executives representing a range of key responsibilities.

"Bob is one of our great leaders," said William J. Shaw, president and chief operating officer, Marriott International, Inc. "He has made tremendous business contributions, has an extensive knowledge of the industry, and has served as an invaluable mentor to associates over the years. We look forward to his continued leadership."

McCarthy, who began his 30-year Marriott career as a waiter in a Marriott restaurant while attending college, was executive vice president, North American Lodging Operations prior to his appointment. Previously, he was executive vice president of Operations, Planning and Support, regional senior vice president of the Northeast and vice president of operations for Courtyard and Fairfield Inn. McCarthy currently chairs the North American Hotel Development Committee.

McCarthy holds a bachelor's degree from Villanova University in Villanova, Pa., and completed the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 2,700 lodging properties in the United States and 65 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Bulgari, The Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, and Fairfield Inn brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, The Ritz-Carlton Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, and Horizons brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; operates conference centers; and manages golf courses. The company is headquartered in metropolitan Washington, D.C. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by Fortune(R) magazine. In fiscal year 2004, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $10 billion, and the company had approximately 133,000 employees at year-end 2004. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at /.

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