Golf Facility Highlighted By 36 Holes Of Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Golf; Marriott Golf To Assume Management Of Golf Operations
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – November 2, 2007 – Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, today announced that it has assumed management of Kaua’i Lagoons Golf Club, located in Lihue, Kaua’i, Hawaii, home to 36 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature designed golf, featuring the Mokihana Course, and the oceanfront Kiele Course, recognized as one of Hawaii’s finest courses.
As part of its management of Kaua’i Lagoons, Marriott Golf will oversee an immediate refinement of the Kiele Golf Course, which will include the realignment of two holes to overlook the scenic Kalapaki Coastline, whereby the resort will now offer four oceanfront holes. Further, Marriott Golf will manage all aspects of the golf club operation, including golf course maintenance, instructional programs, food and beverage services, and overall golf programming.
In keeping with Kaua’i’s image as the "Garden Island," and also with Marriott Golf’s continuing efforts to preserve the environment, an estimated 350 acres of the property, including the entire golf course, will be preserved as undeveloped "green space."
Kaua’i Lagoons (www.kauailagoons.com) is a unique oceanfront community offering 520 acres of low-density real estate under development by Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., a subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. and an affiliate of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC. An extensive variety of residential options will be offered including the first phase of 14 Ritz-Carlton Residences featuring luxurious one- and two-story private homes, and 78 Grand Residences by Marriott homes providing fully furnished residences with two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Future residents will enjoy the benefits of the golf courses, a 38-acre man-made lagoon, lush landscaping, restaurant, a full-service spa and fitness center – and all backed by the leading hospitality brands of The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott.
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages 63 golf courses at 47 locations in 15 countries, offering more than 1,000 holes of championship golf. Marriott has been managing golf operations since 1970 and is one of the world’s premier golf operators. Marriott provides golf management and consulting services to a variety of operational environments including resort, private club, daily fee, golf school and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 67 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 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
Contact:
Michele Kruchkowski (mkruchkowski@mastrocomm.com)
Stefanie Schiavello (stefanie@mastrocomm.com)
Mastro Communications, Inc. @ 732-469-5700
