BETHESDA, Md., March 23, 2011 -- Marriott
International's (NYSE: MAR) largest hotel brand, Courtyard by Marriott,
celebrates a momentous milestone this week with the opening of its
900th hotel,
the Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua, the brand's first hotel in
Indonesia. World-renowned for its golden sands, clear
skies and blue tranquil beaches, Nusa Dua area inspires romance,
relaxation and
pure indulgence. The 250-room hotel, situated along the southern coast
of Bali,
is owned by PT Peninsula Bali Resort and will operate under a long-term
management agreement with Marriott International with Philip Spencer as
general
manager.
"We are very excited about entering into the Indonesian
market," said Janis Milham, vice president and global brand manager for
Courtyard by Marriott. "Global expansion is very important to Courtyard
as
25 percent of our pipeline is outside of the United States. We have
experienced
significant growth in Asia recently where we are serving both business
and
leisure travelers."
Over the next few years, Courtyard will enter into several
new countries including Cambodia, Romania and Jamaica. The overall
portfolio is
expected to total more than 1,000 hotels in 40 countries by 2013.
The newest addition to the brand, Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua,
features 250 deluxe guestrooms filled with local charm, featuring
unique
paintings by I Gede Putra Udiyana, a recognized Balinese artist from
Denpasar.
Deluxe bedding, 32-inch LCD panel TVs and satellite channels ensure
that guests
are able to enjoy, relax and unwind.
MoMo Cafe, Courtyard's Asian culinary innovation, presents a
menu that blends western dishes with local favorites. Fresh local
ingredients
blended with the chef's creativity makes the quality food a delight for
guests. The open kitchen and wood-fire
oven produce delightful aromas that create a warm home-like
ambiance. MoMo 2 Go is open 24-hours a day, providing
"on the run" guests with a "grab and go" kiosk filled with
sandwiches, pastries and a wide variety of beverages.
Exercising outdoors is a must in Bali and an ideal track for
runners is the paved surroundings of Nusa Dua, where they can work out
and
explore at the same time. For those interested in strength and cardio
training,
the fully equipped gym at the hotel offers personal trainers and state
of the
art machines.
Courtyard by Marriott by Marriott Bali along with more than
3,400 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participate in Marriott
Rewards,
the guest reward program that allows its over 35 million members to
earn points
or airline miles for each dollar spent during each stay.
Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that
helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive
services and design accommodate
guests' needs for choice and control.
With 900 locations in 36 countries, Courtyard is Marriott's largest
brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels
participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel
program that
allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar
spent
during each stay. To make reservations,
visit www.courtyard.com, call the Courtyard toll-free number at
1-800-321-2211
or contact a travel professional.
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