Avianca and TACA Join Marriott Rewards As Newest Airline Partners

BETHESDA, Md., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Rewards members can now earn Avianca and TACA LifeMiles for dollars spent at more than 3,400 hotels around the world.  Members will also be able to redeem Marriott Rewards points for LifeMiles, which they can use for free flights on Avianca and TACA.  This latest addition brings Marriott Rewards' total roster of airline partners to 32.

Effective immediately, Marriott Rewards members who designate LifeMiles as their earning preference will receive:

Two (2) LifeMiles per USD$1 spent at:

• Marriott Hotels & Resorts
• JW Marriott
• Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
• Marriott Vacation Club
• Autograph Collection
• EDITION (room rate only)
• The Ritz-Carlton (room rate only)

Or one (1) LifeMile per USD$1 spent (room rate only) at:

• Courtyard by Marriott
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott
• Residence Inn by Marriott
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott
• Marriott Executive Apartments

In addition, Marriott Rewards members can convert their Marriott Rewards points into (Avianca-TACA) LifeMiles at the following exchange rates:

Avianca and TACA combined have a network of more than 100 destinations that include Latin America, the United States, Canada and Europe, interconnected through four hubs: Lima, Bogota, San Jose and San Salvador.  All flights are served by a modern fleet of 129 aircrafts of short, medium and long range.  Avianca and TACA are a direct source of employment for nearly 12,000 people, with a recently unified frequent flyer program, LifeMiles, with more than four million members.

Marriott Rewards has no blackout dates and members can earn and redeem points at more than 3,400 Marriott International hotels around the world.  In addition to hotels and frequent flyer miles, members can also redeem points for merchandise, cruises, car rentals and more.  

Marriott Rewards won the 2011 and 2010 Frequent Travel Award and 2009 Freddie Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program," and has been named best hotel rewards program by the readers of Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines.

For information about Marriott Rewards, guests can call 1-800-450-4442 in the U.S. or 52 55 110 221 21 in Latin America or log onto MarriottRewards.com, or www.espanol.marriott.com.

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SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.