For Immediate Release: Nov. 19, 2012

JW Marriott Resort & Spa Offers a Week of Exclusive Locals Promotions to Celebrate “Top Five Las Vegas Resort” Honor from Condé Nast Traveler Readers

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LAS VEGAS – In the November 2012 issue of Condé Nast Traveler, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa was honored as a “Top 5 Las Vegas Resort” in the prestigious travel magazine’s annual “Readers’ Choice Awards.” In celebration of the honor, the resort is inviting Las Vegas residents to experience the amenities coveted by the world’s most seasoned travelers with a week of exclusive promotions for locals Dec. 1 – 8.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized for this award by those guests whose opinions we greatly value,” said Mike Gaughan, Jr., general manager of JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort. “Everyone on our team has worked to create an experience where our guests can enjoy the true beauty offered by this resort, and the Condé Nast Traveler honor shows our hard work is paying off.”

The celebration will launch with a special “First Sunday” brunch featuring the new JW Signature Breakfast and live entertainment at Ceres on Sunday, Dec. 1. With the purchase of two JW Signature Breakfasts, guests will enjoy a complimentary “Perfect Tea” service or pot of coffee. The new brunch series will continue on the first Sunday of each month and feature a variety of live entertainment in Ceres’ scenic dining room.

The resort will also feature a $99 local rate with complimentary resort bundle Dec. 1 - 30. The resort bundle will include free in-room Wi-Fi, two all-access passes to Aqua Sulis Spa, complimentary in-room bottled water and a free breakfast for children ages 12 and under with the purchase of an adult breakfast at the Ceres breakfast buffet. All resort fees are also covered as part of the bundle. Reservations can only be made by contacting the front desk agents at 877-869-8777 and asking for rate code LLPR.

Those looking to indulge in relaxation can visit Aquae Sulis Spa, which will offer Las Vegas locals a 40 percent discount on all spa and salon services, excluding wax treatments, during the celebration week. Spa services are offered until 8 p.m. daily and salon services are available until 7 p.m. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers and locals must show a valid ID to be eligible. For more information on spa services, please call Aquae Sulis at 702-869-7807.

The resort will also feature food and beverage specials at several restaurants, including $5 select appetizers at J.C Wooloughan’s Irish Pub and $5 martinis from open to close at 221. Local guests will also enjoy $5 wine and ½ off select appetizers at Shizen. In addition, the Carmel Room will offer all local guests one free appetizer with the purchase of two entrees. Throughout the week, Rampart Casino will feature $5 Candy Cane martinis in all casino bars. Friday, Dec. 7 locals visiting the Rampart Buffet will enjoy a $1 discount at the Fisherman’s Delight Buffet. In addition, Rampart Casino will offer local guests the choice of one free dessert with the purchase of any two entrees in the Promenade Café.

With a record high of 46,476 readers participating in the 2012 “Readers’ Choice Awards,” Condé Nast Traveler elected approximately 1,300 properties and places around the world for this year’s final list.

For more information on room rates and specials, please call 877-869-8777 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lasjw-jw-marriott-las-vegas-resort-and-spa/

About JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa features 548 oversized guestrooms set amid 54 acres of lush gardens. Located in Summerlin, 20 minutes northwest of the famous , the resort is close enough to indulge in the city’s amenities, but far enough away to enjoy golfing on one of the courses surrounding the resort or explore beautiful Red Rock Canyon. With all its beautiful amenities, the resort was voted as one of the “Top 5 Las Vegas Resorts” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in November 2012. Guests can also indulge at JW Marriott’s luxurious Aquae Sulis Spa – voted one of the Top 100 Resort Spas in the United States by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in May 2012 – or lounge by the grass-edged pool. Plus, the resort features a wide selection of dining and entertainment options, from casual to elegant. All services and amenities synonymous with JW Marriott are at guests’ fingertips during their visit. JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa is at 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145. Stay up to date with the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa on Facebook and Twitter.

About JW Marriott JW Marriott is part of ’s luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today’s sophisticated, self-assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 45 JW Marriott hotels in 19 countries; by 2013 the portfolio will encompass 73 properties in 28 countries.

About Marriott International Marriott International is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 68 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 Inn and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, The Ritz-Carlton Residences 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, Maryland USA, and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 yearend. It is recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the best companies to work for, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $11 billion. For more information, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com

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CONTACT: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa: Therese Sam [email protected] 702.869.7717

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