China Southern
& Marriott Announce New Addition To FFP Program;
New Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa Joins Sky Pearl Club
SANYA, China - September 27, 2004 - China Southern Airlines (NYSE:
ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), the largest airline in The People¡¯s Republic of China,
www.csair.com/en, and its Sky Pearl Club frequent flyer partner Marriott
International Inc. (NYSE: MAR), www.marriott.com, are pleased to announce
that through October 30, Sky Pearl Club members can earn double FFP
miles for every qualified stay at the new Sanya Marriott Resort &
Spa.
¡°To the fabulous new Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa, we say welcome
to the China Southern family,¡± said Mr. Li Kun, Vice President, China
Southern Airlines.
Mr. Li added that the new property - recently opened in August this
year ¨C ¡°is the first Marriott managed resort to open in China and we
are pleased to have this ultra-luxurious property as part of the China
Southern Airlines¡¯ Sky Pearl Club, the largest frequent flyer program
in China.¡±
The Sky Pearl Club has more than 2 Million members and is growing at
a rate of more than 700 new FFP members each day.
¡°Marriott International values our partnership with China Southern and
the ability to extend special offers to Sky Pearl members in China,
Vietnam and the Philippines. Speaking to members of the largest frequent
flyer program in China and by providing them with added value when staying
at a Marriott International brand further solidifies our respective
marketing efforts and gains greater loyalty from these travelers. Now
is the time for the business and leisure travelers to resume a normal
life ¡ get out and see Asia, experience the allure of China and reinforce
those business relationships face to face. We¡¯re delighted to work with
China Southern on this summer promotion¡± said Mr. Kent Maury, Regional
Vice President of Marriott International in Asia Pacific.
¡°The opening of this new five-star resort in China and our continued
and extended relationship with Marriott is a true ¡®win-win¡¯ for our
loyal frequent flyers,¡± added Mr. Li.
Located on the southern tip of Hainan Island, at approximately the same
latitude as Hawaii, Sanya is the only tropical island in China. The
city is served by the Phoenix International Airport, which connect China
Southern Airlines flights to all major domestic Chinese cities as well
as to such International destinations as Seoul and Hong Kong. The Sanya
Marriott Resort & Spa is perfectly situated along the shores of
the South China Sea on an exquisite stretch of white sand beach.
Recreational amenities include a health and fitness center with sauna/steam
room and massage service, three swimming pools, two tennis courts and
the 18 hole Yalong Bay Golf Club. The resort also features a relaxing
Marriott spa with outdoor pavilions amongst lush gardens facing the
South China Sea.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company
with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 69 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, Ramada International and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates
vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International,
Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands;
operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate
housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference
centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately
128,000 employees. In fiscal year 2003, Marriott International reported
sales from continuing operations of $9 billion. For more information
or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com.
The largest airline in The People¡¯s Republic of China for the past 25
years, China Southern Airlines - www.csair.com/en - connects more than
80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations
served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong,
Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan and as well as international service,
including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad,
Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka,
Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
For China Southern Airlines reservations and information, please contact
your local travel agent.
For Immediate Release: Contact: Mr. Jeff Ruffolo
Senior Advisor
International Public Relations
Office 1-714-532-2054
E-Mail: RuffoloPR@aol.com
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