JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, namesake of John Willard Marriott, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Marriott International is a world

class luxury hotel chain. Found in major cities as well as exclusive vacation destinations world-wide, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts are becoming known in the hospitality industry for their practical approach to luxury in which formal pretenses are minimized. JW Marriott Hotels compete with brands such as W by Starwood, Sheraton by Starwood, Hilton & Conrad by Hilton as well as, to an increasing degree, luxury brands such as Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton (also owned by Marriott Int'l.).

JW Marriott, Washington D.C., the very first JW Marriott; July 2007

Biography Marriott is the son of Alice Marriott and J. Willard Marriott, the founder of Marriott International. He attended St. Albans School in Washington, DC, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Utah, where he became a member of Sigma Chi.

He served as an officer in the United States Navy. He is also an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Marriott joined the Marriott Corporation in 1956, was elected Executive Vice President and member of the Board of Directors in January 1964 and president of the company in November 1964, Chief Executive Officer in 1972, and Chairman of the Board in 1985. JW Marriott Jr. is a 2006 nominee for the Hotel Travel Personality of the Year award from World Travel Awards Why Marriott? The support you expect from a hospitality powerhouse. The results you deserve from an industry leader. Marriott is an international lodging leader, with more than 3,500 properties and the broadest portfolio of brands in the industry. In the 80 years since our inception and the 50 years since opening our first hotel, Marriott has firmly established a culture and a tradition of innovation, service and leading performance. At Marriott, we value our owners and franchisees and have great pride in the strength of our relationships. Every owner and franchisee has a dedicated account manager, so you have a single point of contact and an advocate within Marriott. We are also dedicated to providing the resources needed to get your hotel up and running and competing effectively in its market. And, because we value your input, we provide multiple avenues for ongoing communication. We enjoy a strong collaborative relationship with our owners and franchiseesand that, in turn, is reflected in high levels of franchisee and owner satisfaction. As a publicly held company listed on the NYSE, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) offers the advantages of a strong balance sheet, sound management and a record of industry leadership. Our business model, brands, senior leaders, and a deeply-ingrained service culture that places a high value on our associates, have formed a solid foundation and a long, storied history of success. We invite you to explore how you can benefit from the strength of Marriotts system and brands, and achieve powerful returns on your investment.

Properties As of July 2010, there were 46 hotels operating under the brand with a rapidly expanding portfolio.

Azerbaijan Brazil Canada China Costa Rica Colombia Ecuador Egypt Fiji Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy Kazakhstan Kuwait Malaysia Mexico Peru Romania South Korea Turkey Thailand United Arab Emirates United States United Kingdom Venezuela

New Openings JW Marriott Chandigarh The JW Marriott Chandigarh is the luxury 5 star new hotel. The hotel is centrally located within close proximity to the Chandigarh airport and the railway station, in addition to the Business District - Sector 17 and the Information

164 guest rooms and suites; luxury design and amenities in a unique open layout This new hotel offers multiple fine dining restaurants in luxurious settings offering crafted authentic culinary experiences 16500 sq ft includes indoor and outdoor space for meetings, conferences and banqueting facilities

Hotel Development: The support you need from an industry leader Together with our owners and franchisees, we're taking Marriott to a new level of global growth, launching innovative new brands, expanding in emerging markets and solidifying our position as a world-class hospitality company.

Signature of Success Marriott launches Autograph Collection, a select group of high-personality, independent hotels and resorts

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Individually distinctive. Collectively powerful. Through an ever-evolving portfolio of innovative and award-winning brands created to answer precise market needs, Marriott continues to lead the way in customer satisfaction, and owner and franchisee preference. Fueling all levels of Marriott are the proven systems, support and services that provide the means for individual brands and hotels to operate efficiently and effectively, helping each to deliver the quality experience that guests worldwide have come to expect. This in concert with a tradition of attentive guest care, exceptional amenities, in-depth local knowledge and preeminent loyalty programs empowers Marriotts global brands to continually set industry standards around the world. Discover Our World People are our business. We know that by investing in our employees, continuously innovating ways to meet our guests changing needs, and operating our business with a sense of purpose in every community we call home, well continue to be successful long into the future. If you have a passion for people and a spirit to serve, we invite you to discover our world and learn more about what makes Marriott such a success. The power of Marriott around the world comes from our rich history, our strong leadership team and our deep commitment to making every community and neighborhood we operate in a better place. Global Reach With more than 3,600 lodging properties in 71 countries and territories, Marriott International is the worlds leading lodging company. Achieved through a powerful framework that leverages our diverse portfolio of global brands, along with an ability to train and engage more than 129,000 of the best employees worldwide, we consistently deliver an exceptional level of service long associated with our name. This legendary service is the foundation of Marriott International and, combined with a solid management team and proven business model of managing and franchising hotels, has provided us with significant competitive advantages and growth opportunities worldwide. Terrorist attacks 2003 Jakarta hotel bombing On August 5, 2003, the JW Marriott Jakarta was the site of a massive terrorist car bombing. The bomb exploded in a car in the hotel's entrance directly off the lobby, destroying the entryway,

sending marble panels off the lobby walls (along with the near-annihilation of the lobby), and knocking off a large amount of glass panes on the exterior. Several guests inside their hotel rooms mentioned that the force of the blast knocked them over as a result of the entire building shaking. One guest also said that his window imploded into his bedroom and the force of the blast sent him flying from one end of his room to the other. Casualties included the deaths of several guards, as well as many guest injuries. The hotel put together a strong reconstruction team and successfully reopened with full-facilities before year-end. 2008 Islamabad hotel bombing The Islamabad Marriott Hotel bombing occurred on 20 September 2008, when a dump truck filled with explosives detonated in front of the Marriott Hotel in the Pakistani capitalIslamabad, killing at least 54, injuring at least 266 and leaving a 60 ft (20 m) wide, 20 ft (6 m) deep crater outside the hotel.[4] The majority of the casualties were Pakistanis; although at least five foreign nationals were killed and fifteen others reported injured. The attack occurred mere hours after President Asif Ali Zardari made his first speech to parliament.[5] The Marriott was the most prestigious hotel in the capital, located near government buildings and diplomatic missions.[6] A few months after its bombing, the Government of Pakistan had re-constructed the hotel and the Islamabad Marriott reopened on 28 December 2008.