Marriott Rewards(R) Members Earn Up To 2 Free Nights + Hertz(R) Discount Starting June 1

BETHESDA, Md., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Marriott Rewards, Marriott International's (NYSE: MAR) award-winning guest loyalty program, will earn a free-night certificate for every third paid stay they make between June 1 – August 31, up to a maximum of two free-night certificates.  In addition, they will earn a Hertz® certificate good for up to $50 off of a car rental after their third paid stay.*

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"This is a unique promotion allowing our members to earn both free rooms and discounts on their car rentals to truly get a great value on their trips this year," said Ed French, senior vice president, Marriott Rewards.

Members must register for the promotion between April 29, 2010 and June 30, 2010 and stay between June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010.   To register or for more information and full terms and conditions visit MarriottRewardsBonus.com

Free nights earned can be redeemed at any Marriott Rewards category 1-4 hotel (hotels in each category can be viewed on www.marriottrewards.com) around the world through December 31, 2010, based on availability. The Hertz certificate earned is good for $10 off per day (maximum $50) on a daily, weekend, or weekly rental in the U.S. and Canada through February 28, 2011.

This promotion is valid at more than 3,200 Marriott International hotels around the world, including JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection(SM), Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, and Marriott Vacation Club® resorts.

Marriott Rewards has no blackout dates and points can be redeemed for hotel stays, frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, brand-name merchandise and more.  Marriott Rewards won the 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.

To register for the promotion visit www.MarriottRewardsBonus.com or call 1-888-MARRIOTT.

For information about Marriott Rewards, guests can call 1-800-450-4442 or log onto MarriottRewards.com.

*A "stay" is defined as consecutive nights spent in the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

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