MARRIOTT REWARDS AND VISA OFFER EXTRA PERKS AND BONUSES FOR TRAVELERS TO LATIN AMERICA

5,000 bonus points and early check-in/late checkout at Marriott and Renaissance hotels

Travelers who stay at any of 14 Marriott and Renaissance hotels in Latin America and pay using their Visa card receive 5,000 bonus Marriott Rewards points, guaranteed early check-in and an extended checkout as a result of a joint promotion currently underway between Visa International and the hotels. To receive the additional perks and points – good toward free stays at nearly 2,000 Marriott hotels, frequent flyer miles, cruises and any of over 200 reward options – Marriott Rewards members must request rate code VSSA when making their reservation and pay for their stay with any Visa card. The promotion is valid for travel through December 20, 2000.

Special business travel rates and complimentary use of hotel health facilities are also provided through participating properties. Other amenities may include a room upgrade, free faxing, free laundry services and more. Amenities and special services will vary at participating hotels. The offer is available at the following Marriott and Renaissance properties:

Marriott Plaza Hotel – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Renaissance Sao Paulo – Sao Paulo, Brazil

Santiago Marriott Hotel – Santiago, Chile

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel – San Jose, Costa Rica

Renaissance Jaragua –Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

JW Marriott Hotel Quito – Quito, Ecuador

San Salvador Marriott Hotel – San Salvador, El Salvador

Guatemala City Marriott – Guatemala City, Guatemala

Mexico City Airport Marriott – Mexico City, Mexico

JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City – Mexico City, Mexico

Renaissance Mexico City – Mexico City, Mexico (opens Nov 1, 2000)

Panama City Marriott Hotel – Panama City, Panama

Lima Marriott Hotel – Lima, Peru

San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino – San Juan, Puerto Rico

“As the world’s leading payment system, Visa is constantly looking for new ways to benefit our cardholders,” said Tom Shepard, senior vice president, International Marketing Partnerships and Sponsorship, Visa International. “Our partnership with Marriott enables us to do just that – provide Visa cardholders with added value in Latin America and around the world.”

“Our partnership with Visa has provided us with a great opportunity to do something special for our members who make repeat business trips to Latin America,” said Lynne Roach-Hildebrand, senior vice president, Marriott Loyalty and Database Marketing. “Now, in addition to the normal 10 points per U.S. dollar spent at our hotels, travelers who visit these fantastic hotels and pay with their Visa card will earn free vacations faster than ever before.”

The promotion is applicable only to Marriott Rewards members electing to earn points instead of miles. Promotion is void to Visa cardholders in Germany, Belgium and Austria.

Enrolment or additional information about Marriott Rewards may be obtained by calling Marriott Guest Services (U.S. and Canada) at 801-468-4000, visiting MarriottRewards.com, or inquiring at the front desk of any participating hotel. Membership is complimentary.