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 Marriott Raises Flag on the Pinnacle Hotel
in Downtown Vancouver
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TORONTO, ON - Marriott Hotels of Canada announced today that the company
has reached an agreement with Pinnacle International to operate the Pinnacle Hotel on the corner of Thurlow and West Hastings Streets in downtown Vancouver, effective July 1, 2003. 

"We are very excited to be adding the 4-star, Pinnacle Hotel to the Marriott portfolio in Canada," said Alain Piallat, President of Marriott Hotels of Canada.  "The 434 room hotel is an important cornerstone in Marriott's expansion of our brands in Canada's key markets.  This new addition enhances our presence in western Canada and offers customers an even greater choice of full service upscale properties across Canada, in addition to our range of select service and extended stay properties".

"We are delighted to be working with Marriott hotels, and believe the strong reputation of their global brand will help position our property around the world as a choice destination for business and leisure travel to Vancouver," said Michael De Cotiis, CEO of Pinnacle International.
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(L to R) Paul Cabrera, Rachael Cabrera (Director of Human Resources), Alain Piallat (President, Marriott Hotels of Canada), Patrick Kosi (Hotel Doorman, representing Hotel associates), Mike De Cotiis (CEO and Chairman, Pinnacle International), Scott Stuckey (General Manager), Catherine Elias (Director of Event Management) and Tim Terceria (VP Operations Marriott Hotels Canada) celebrate the raising of the Marriott flag over the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel in Vancouver

Marriott Hotels of Canada currently has 33 properties across Canada, including 5 in British Columbia, with an additional property under construction in Victoria, British Columbia. The company anticipates having 75 hotels in Canada within 3-5 years. 

Pinnacle International, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been involved in the development, design, construction and management of real estate for over 30 years.  An award winning firm, Pinnacle's projects include major developments in Vancouver, San Diego and Toronto.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality
company that celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2002, has over 2,600 operating units in the United States and 65 other countries and territories. 

Contact:

Diana Conconi 
416.562.6717
www.marriott.com

Also See: Marriott Hotels of Canada Reach Agreement with Pinnacle International to operate the Pinnacle Hotel, Formerly Delta Pinnacle Vancouver / June 2003
Alain Piallat Named President of Marriott Lodging of Canada / Feb 2001


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