FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET FOR ALL MARRIOTT REWARDS MEMBERS IN ASIA PACIFIC AND AUSTRALIA

All Marriott Rewards members, no matter what level of the program they have achieved, will now receive complimentary in-room high-speed internet access at JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Marriott® Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels® and Courtyard by Marriott® hotels in Asia Pacific, including Australia, China (including Hong Kong), Guam, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

"Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for Marriott Rewards, and we feel that complimentary high-speed internet access will make Marriott International hotels the first choice for business travellers," said Simon Cooper, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Marriott International.  "You can't put a price on staying connected.  So we don't."

Marriott Rewards Gold and Platinum elite members already receive free high-speed internet worldwide. Marriott Rewards is free to join and has no blackout dates on redemption stays. Members can earn and redeem points at more than 3,400 Marriott International hotels around the world, including Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance® Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, and Marriott Vacation Club®  as well as at participating Ritz-Carlton Hotels around the world.  Members can also redeem points for frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and more.

In Australia to make a reservation, please call (02) 8298 5250 or go to www.marriottrewards.com