Marriott Asia Pacific and Australia become the first hotel to offer free high-speed internet access to all Marriott rewards members

Company Brief

Mumbai, May 2, 2011

Marriott Asia Pacific and Australia has introduced a unique initiative for the Marriott Rewards members. All Marriott Rewards members, no matter what level of the programme they have achieved; will now receive complimentary in-room high-speed internet access at JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels® and Courtyard by Marriott® hotels in Asia Pacific, including Australia, China (including Hong Kong), Guam, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

"Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for Marriott Rewards, and we feel that complimentary high-speed internet access will make Marriott International hotels the first choice for business travellers," said Simon Cooper, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "You can't put a price on staying connected. So we don't."

Marriott Rewards is free to join and has no blackout dates on redemption stays. Members can earn and redeem points at more than 3,400 Marriott International hotels around the world, including Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance® Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, and Marriott Vacation Club® as well as at participating Ritz-Carlton Hotels around the world. Members can also redeem points for frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and more.

To make a reservation, call 60 3 2688 8080 in Asia Pacific 852 800 938 968 in Mainland China; 800 938 968 in Hong Kong 1-800-228-9290; 61 2 8298 5250 in Australia or visit Marriott.com.cn (China), Marriott.com.au (Australia), Marriott.com.kr (Korea), marriott.co.jp (Japan), www.MarriottRewards.com.

For further information, please contact:

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