Hotel in Manama Bahrain Celebrates the Success of Human Resources Manager

MANAMA, BAHRAIN--(Marketwire - Aug 1, 2012) -  Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair, a leading extended stay hotel in Bahrain, recently celebrated the success of one of its employees, Loay Mamdouh, who was named "HR Leader of the Year 2011" for Marriott Hotels, Middle East & Africa. This award is the highest recognition award in the Human Resources Field across the region. Mr. Mamdouh, Human Resources Manager at the hotel at Manama, received this prestigious award at the Human Resources Conference, an event that took place on June 4^th at the Renaissance Doha City Center and was attended by all the Human Resources leaders in Marriott Middle East and Africa.

Mr. Mamdouh was recognized for his high level of leadership and for achieving an exceptional quality of life for all the associates at the hotel near Bahrain Airport. This award also recognizes his continuous support and active participation in all the Human Resources projects and talent development in the region.

"I am very proud of this prestigious award. I have worked for the company for more than 6 years and I believe that Marriott International is a 'World of Talents.' I encourage everyone seeking caring culture, career development, and many opportunities of professional growth to find their world with Marriott," said Loay Mamdouh.

Sam Van Campenhout, General Manager of Marriott Executive Apartments Bahrain, extended his appreciation for these additional milestones to the team. "This is a fantastic recognition for the property and I feel honored that Loay Mandouh belongs to this great team."

About Residence Inn Manama Juffair
With its central location in Al Fatheh/Juffair, near the Bahrain Diplomatic area, the Residence Inn Manama Juffair gives guests quick access to the city financial District, shopping area and Bahrain International Airport. The hotel offers group accommodations in Manama Bahrain and is designed to meet your needs whether you're with us for a few days, a few weeks or months. Our spacious, extended-stay hotel suites include full-kitchens and separate living, working and sleeping areas, as well as complementary Internet and hot breakfast. Discover the Residence Inn Manama Juffair, your home away from home.

About Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,100 lodging properties in the United States and 66 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 and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club 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, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.