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        Marriott International
        is expanding its China portfolio with 18 new hotels now through 2012.
        Nine of these new hotels were just confirmed on Tuesday. 
        When all 18 hotels are opened, the Marriott International portfolio in China will encompass  59 hotels providing a total 22.489 rooms,
        spanning six lodging brands - JW Marriott in the luxury tier, Marriott and Renaissance in the upscale segment, Courtyard by Marriott for the
        upper-moderate segment and Marriott Executive Apartments for upscale extended stay travelers.  All properties operate under long-term
        management contracts. 
        “We are thrilled by the continued growth of our hotel portfolio in China,” said Ed Fuller, president & managing director of international
        lodging for Marriott International.  “In just 11 short years, we have been able to significantly grow our presence in mainland China in primary
        urban centers and now we are expanding our reach into secondary markets and territories throughout the country. Thanks to our diverse
        brands portfolio, we are providing consumers with a wide choice in accommodations in terms of the type of hotel travel experience selected
        and the price paid.” 
        The
        nine properties confirmed Tuesday will open in
        Nanjing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Huizhou, Suzhou and Beijing.  Additional hotels are
        under construction in the following Chinese cities and territories:  Shenzhen, Beijing, Hangzhou, Macao, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. 
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