Marriott Rewards Takes Top Honors at Business Traveler Magazine Awards

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Dec 12, 2011, 10:28 ET

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Readers of Business Traveler Magazine have named Marriott Rewards the best hotel loyalty program in their 23rd annual Best in the Business Travel Awards. The winners are selected by registered print, digital and print subscribers of Business Traveler Magazine. For a full list of winners, visit Business Travel Magazine.

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"Frequent travelers are the heart and soul of our program so there is no bigger honor than being named best in the industry by those who people who know travel the best," said Ed French, senior vice president, Marriott Rewards.

Marriott Rewards has no blackout dates and members can earn and redeem points at more than 3,500 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 points can be earned and redeemed at 13 distinctive brands, including JW Marriott®, EDITION^®, Autograph Collection®, Renaissance® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott® and Marriott Vacation Club®. Members can also earn and redeem points at Marriott Rewards' exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton®.

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 or visit MarriottRewards.com.

Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for company information. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at Marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

SOURCE Marriott International