MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS JEFF CROWE AS DIRECTOR OR MARKETING, THAILAND

Marriott International’s Hong Kong regional office today announced the appointment of Jeff Crowe as Director of Marketing, Thailand. This is the first above individual property sales person for Marriott in Asia.

Kent Maury, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Asia Pacific said, “We saw the need for this new position as Marriott continues to expand its portfolio in Thailand. With Jeff’s extensive knowledge of Southeast Asia and his solid sales and marketing skills, he is well-qualified to oversee our Thailand operations.”

Paul Toner, Area Director of Marketing, also commented, “Jeff’s responsibility will be to develop a cohesive sales team representing the JW Marriott properties in addition to reservations to facilitate customer needs. ‘Making it easier to do business with Marriott’ is our ultimate aim for Thailand and the rest of the world.”

As Director of Marketing, Thailand, Mr Crowe will be responsible for managing sales effort and sales revenue for all JW Marriott properties in Thailand. He will also spearhead sales and marketing initiatives for the new Marriott property – the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa, a 265 room resort which is integrated with Marriott’s Phuket Beach club, a 144 Marriott Vacations Club resort in Phuket, both scheduled to open in December 2001.

Area Vice President Ed Hubennette said, “In addition to the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa and the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, the coming JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa will well-position Marriott as an industry leader in Thailand. As a result, Jeff plays a very important role in ensuring that our objectives are met.”

Jeff Crowe has over 20 years of hotel experience, particularly in Southeast Asia, China and the United States. Prior to joining Marriott International, he was the Area Director of Marketing, Peninsula Malaysia for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. In the capacity he was responsible for the marketing efforts of city-center hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, as well as two landmark resorts, also located in Penang.

He holds a bachelor degree from the Stetson University in Florida and a Master of Professional Studies (Hotel Administration) degree from Cornell University in New York.