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 Fall Deals at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Start as Low as $169 Per Night

NEW YORK (September 30, 2009) - The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino - home to both adults-exclusive and family friendly lodging options, and Aruba's only private island - has announced deep discounts on rates for the fall/winter 2009 season.  Travelers can save up to 35 percent off normal rates - as low as $169 per night - when booking and traveling before December 21, 2009. 

"We're hoping these special rates will resonate with travelers who might be thinking that they can't take a vacation this year," said Janien Huistra, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino.  "In fact, travelers can find better deals than ever." 

Centered in the heart of Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino features a 40-acre private island, marina, two casinos, upscale shopping and marketplace, 15 cuisine options and a six-theatre cinema.  The resort is nestled within walking distance of Oranjestad's night life options.  Guests are encouraged to sample the new menu at revamped Okeanos Spa.  Located in the adult-exclusive Renaissance Marina Hotel, Okeanos Spa offers indigenous, Caribbean-inspired treatments that emphasize aloe and other natural ingredients.  

The value of a private island experience is coupled with ease, as Aruba is one of the most accessible islands in the Caribbean.  Nonstop, direct air service is available from Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. 

For booking information, call 1-800-421-8188 or visit http://www.renaissancearuba.com/.

About Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is comprised of adult-exclusive Marina Hotel and family-friendly Ocean Suites.  The resort is the only property on Aruba to operate its own private island; a 40-acre atoll that is exclusive to guests and serviced by complimentary water taxi.  Tropical retreat meets urban chic as the resort encompasses upscale shopping, 15 restaurants, two casinos, the 3,500 square-foot Okeanos Spa and a six-theatre cinema.  Oranjestad's hip night life options are within walking distance.  The Renaissance Convention Center is Aruba's largest meeting facility.  For more information, dial 011 (297) 583-6000 or visit http://www.renaissancearuba.com/.

RENAISSANCE HOTELS & RESORTS is an upscale brand providing full-service accommodations with local flair to discriminating business and leisure travelers at more than 140 properties in 28 countries.  The brand's presence is strong in the U.S. and worldwide, with approximately half of its properties in North America and half throughout Europe, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia.  For more information about Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, please visit http://www.revealrenaissance.com/.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,100 lodging properties in the United States and 66 other countries and territories.  Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers.  The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end.  It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE^®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004.  In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion.  For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com/.

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