Marriott Targets Savvy Traveler
WASHINGTON, DC, October 11, 2005. Nothing speaks to the traveler on-the- go quite like convenience. And there's little convenience if you have to travel from web site to web site to book hotel, air and car. Marriott has streamlined the travel planning and booking process with Marriott Flexrez. In addition to booking hotel rooms on Marriott.com, online consumers can now make air and car reservations on the same site, even if they're not booking a hotel room.
Customers have said they trust the Marriott name and have asked us to help them address more of their travel planning needs, such as airline and car rental reservations. Marriott Flexrez offers competitive airfare and car rental rates. Marriott.com visitors can now book flights with 60 airlines, including most major U.S. carriers, and they can choose one-way and multiple destination options, as well as round trips. Air reservations can be made by simply typing in the travel destination and dates. They can refine their search by specific airline, fare class, time or even non-stop flights. With Marriott Flexrez, customers can also enter their frequent flyer numbers to earn credit for flights.
In addition to air reservation capabilities, Marriott.com visitors can book car reservations in the U.S. from nine different car rental companies, including Marriott partner Hertz. It's easy to book by just typing in pick-up and drop-off points, rental dates and automobile preference.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
