Cambodian-based company, the Grand Lion Group, has entered into a management agreement and related agreements with Marriott International to operate the 218-room Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap. The agreement is the first of its kind for the Grand Lion Group whose primary business is real estate and agriculture.

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced today at the American Lodging Investment Summit that seven iconic hotels from The Kessler Collection will be the first to join the Autograph Collection, the company’s newest brand that features independent hotels and resorts from around the world representing upper-upscale and luxury properties with distinctive personalities. All seven hotels are set to join the Autograph portfolio by the end of April.

The world’s largest JW Marriott has opened its doors in San Antonio, Texas, offering a hacienda-style getaway brimming with luxurious amenities.

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), is proud to announce the opening of its 50th resort Marriott’s Oceana Palms - The Palm Beaches. Located at 3200 North Ocean Drive, on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Fla., the resort will officially welcome Owners and guests on Friday, January 15, 2010.

Dedicated shoppers will delight in New Braunfels hotel deals that will make creating a shopping expedition not only fun, but affordable and relaxing. The Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village will energize shopping guests with a special $50 Gift Card and Coupon Book for Prime Outlet and Tanger Outlet malls that is sure to entice even the most reluctant shopper.

Setting the standard for in-room relaxation, the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta is proud to announce completion of a $500,000 media upgrade which has made 37-inch HDTVs a standard feature in each of it more than 300 guest rooms. Hotel suites in Alpharetta, GA have also met a new standard of in-room technology as all rooms on concierge floors at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta have been upgraded to include 42-inch HDTVs.