Marriott International Joins China Southern Airlines' FFP Program; Fastest Growing FFP in China Adds Marriott to Loyalty Team

China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to announce that Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) has joined The Sky Pearl Club, the largest and fastest growing frequent flyer program in China.

"We are extremely honored to have an organization with the international reputation of Marriott join our Sky Pearl Club Frequent Flyer Program," said Mr. Wang Changshun, President, China Southern Airlines, adding that "having Marriott as part of our program will provide a wealth of all new travel benefits for our FFP Club members."

Speaking for Marriott, Kent Maury, Regional Vice President, Sales and Marketing, said, "We have been working on a number of marketing initiatives with China Southern Airlines for some time now. They are a terrific partner and we are delighted to be represented in the Sky Pearl Club."

Starting November 15, 2001, Sky Pearl Club members can begin earning free FFP mileage from their stay at any participating Marriott-branded hotels.

Sky Pearl Club members will earn mileage points when they present their membership card upon check-in at a designated hotel under the Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard and New World brands.

Members paying listed price, corporate rates or special corporate rates will earn 800 km of mileage points for each stay. Those paying local PRC national rates or special promotional rates can earn 400km worth of mileage points for each stay.

In addition, from November 15 2001 through January 31, 2002, all FFP mileage earned at selected Marriott properties will double.

Mileage earned under the new China Southern Airlines/Marriott partnership can be combined with mileage points generated from other resources (including China Southern Airlines flights, card spending other branded hotels, etc.) to redeem free airline tickets or upgrades on China Southern Airlines.

The participation of Marriott International in China Southern Airlines' frequent flyer program is the start of an important new relationship between the two travel organizations as China Southern Sky Pearl Club members will be awarded mileage points for staying at Marriott-managed hotels in China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Vietnam and the Philippines.

Marriott Hotels and Resorts participating in China Southern Airlines' Sky Pearl Club include:

Jing Guang New World Hotel Beijing
New World Courtyard Beijing
China Hotel by Marriott, Guangzhou
Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao
Courtyard by Marriott Pudong Shanghai
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai (2002)
Chongqing Marriott Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Kunming
New World Courtyard Shenyang
Shenyang Marriott Hotel
New World Courtyard Shunde
New World Courtyard Wuhan
New World Courtyard Wuxi
Grand New World Hotel Xian
Renaissance Tianjin Hotel (2002)
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Hong Kong
New World Renaissance Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong
New World Emperor Hotel Macau
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Ho Chi Minh City
New World Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
New World Renaissance Makati City Hotel, Manila

The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 21 years, China Southern Airlines connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan and as well as international service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Osaka, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore and Sydney.