Marriott International’s Expanded Portfolio of 30 Leading Hotel Brands Sets New Global Standard for Unrivaled Travel Experiences and Expanded Loyalty Benefits

Mr. Robert Frager, General Manager of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel greeted customers and guests at a cocktail reception to celebrate Marriott International’s successful completion of the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., bringing together 30 leading brands to ensure Marriott will have the right brand in the right place to serve guests wherever they travel.

Today, the most iconic and visionary name in hospitality, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), expands to include 30 of the most desirable and prestigious hotel brands with the addition of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Mr. Robert Frager, General Manager of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel celebrating with associates Marriott International’s successful completion of the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., creating the world’s largest hotel company while providing unparalleled guest experience.

At a time when travelers place even greater emphasis on enriching and personal experiences, they can now choose from the most diverse selection of hotel brands ever. With more than 5,700 hotels and 1.1 million rooms in over 110 countries across the globe, guests now have access to the best hotels and resorts wherever they travel.

Members of Marriott’s leading loyalty programs, Marriott Rewards – which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards – and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), are also invited to link their accounts at members.marriott.com to enjoy the benefits, recognition and experiences each program has to offer. Members will have their status matched across programs and be able to transfer and redeem points across programs for travel to more destinations than ever before. Members who link their accounts will be able to transfer points at a three-to-one ratio (three Marriott Rewards points = one SPG Starpoint) between the programs for redemption stays or on the Marriott Rewards Experiences Marketplace or SPG’s Moments platform.

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel’s Leadership team headed by Mr. Robert Frager visited Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur.

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel embraced the acquisition with a cake cutting ceremony at the hotel’s staff canteen. Later, General Manager Mr. Robert Frager hosted a cocktail reception for long-staying guests and Marriott Elite members to celebrate Marriott International’s successful completion of the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

The momentous occasion was also celebrated with the hotel staff at the Quarterly Ambassadors’ Gathering recently. The successful completion of the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has made Marriott International, Inc. the world’s largest hotel company while providing unparalleled guest experience.

The Westin Kuala Lumpur hosted an intimate lunch for the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel’s Leadership team.

To welcome the newly acquired sister properties, hotel Executive Committee members headed by Mr. Robert Frager visited Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur bearing cupcakes and had tea with their leadership team. Meanwhile, The Westin Kuala Lumpur hosted the team to an intimate lunch.

With the successful completion of the acquisition, Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. will operate or franchise more than 5,700 properties and 1.1 million rooms, representing 30 leading brands from the moderate-tier to luxury in over 110 countries.

For further business & financial information on the merger: Marriott International Completes Acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Creating World’s Largest and Best Hotel Company While Providing Unparalleled Guest Experience

For further consumer information and benefits: Marriott International’s Expanded Portfolio of 30 Leading Hotel Brands Sets New Global Standard for Unrivaled Travel Experiences and Expanded Loyalty Benefits