Orlando World Center Marriott Resort Garners 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award(R) for the 24th Consecutive Year

ORLANDO, Fla., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-class leader of premier resort properties in the Southeast, the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is a 2000-Orlando hotel room property that garners the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for the 24th consecutive year. According to AAA, the fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.

"This distinguished award acknowledges the hard work and dedication of our team, which deliver exceptional service and quality to our guests 24-7," said Tim Pyne, Director of Sales and Marketing.

The AAA Orlando hotel is part of a select group of AAA Four Diamond Award winners. Just four percent of the more than 31,000 AAA Rated® lodgings and 2.8 percent of the 27,000 AAA Rated restaurants were awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation for 2010.

"AAA Four Diamond Award winners consistently deliver superior hospitality marked by personal service and extensive amenities in high-quality, comfortable surroundings," said Michael Petrone, AAA director of Tourism Information Development. "To achieve and maintain this level of service is a commendable accomplishment, and AAA is pleased to honor the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort."

AAA's Diamond Rating System is the only ratings system that covers all of North America and one of only two that conducts physical, on-site evaluations. It is the only system that uses full-time, professionally trained evaluators to inspect each property using guidelines made available to all establishments.

About Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is a world like no other. Home to over one-million gallons of liquid refreshment with six pools, including a lagoon pool with 106-foot waterslide and six whirlpool spas, the 200-tropical acre Orlando family resort is an oasis of fun for everyone. Championship golf, spa, fitness center, tennis, basketball, volleyball, arcade and 10 diverse Orlando restaurants and lounges including an indoor food court are a few of the popular amenities. The resort also features 450,000 total square-feet of event space. Orlando World Center Marriott is located 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World® and minutes from SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Aquatica™ and Universal Studios® Orlando. For information call 407-239-4200, or visit www.marriottworldcenter.com.

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