ORLANDO, Fla. -- Marriott Golf, one of the world's premier golf operators, recently announced The Rookery at Marco, located in Naples, Florida, as the Marriott Golf Property of the Year. This award is based on performance excellence for current and previous years in various categories such as golf sales, round improvements, program development, personnel development and leadership, and more.

The Rookery's recently renovated clubhouse expansion has been recognized as one of the top clubhouse remodeling projects in the country, serving as a finalist in Golf Inc.'s 2007 clubhouse renovations and remodeling awards. The renovation of the clubhouse included a members-only restaurant and lounge, member's locker rooms, private boardroom, and much more.

Additionally, in adhering to Marriott Golf's commitment to environmental stewardship, The Rookery at Marco has also introduced major enhancements to its operations and maintenance facility, highlighted by an ESD wastewater recycling system. The property is also currently working to achieve certification through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, as part of Marriott Golf's global green initiative.

"We are pleased to recognize the team at The Rookery as our 'Property of the Year,'" said Claye Atcheson, Vice President of Marriott Golf. "The entire golf operation has performed at an exemplary level, thus making them truly deserving of this award."

About Marriott Golf:
Marriott Golf manages 61 golf courses at 45 locations in 13 countries, offering more than 1,000 holes of championship golf. Marriott has been managing golf operations since 1970 and is one of the world's premier golf operators. Marriott provides golf management and consulting services to a variety of operational environments including resort, private club, daily fee, golf school and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,000 lodging properties in the United States and 66 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

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