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 BETHESDA, Md.,  June 25, 2013  /PRNewswire/ --  Marriott Rewards  memberstraveling throughout the  Middle East  can now earn 'Saudia' Airlines - AlfursanMiles for stays at more than 3,700 Marriott International hotels in 70 countriesacross 14 distinctive brands.   Marriott Rewards points can also be redeemed forAlfursan Miles.(Logo:  
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   )Effective immediately, Marriott Rewards members who designate 'Saudia' Airlines- Alfursan Program as their earning preference will receive:Two (2) Alfursan Miles per  US$1  spent at:  * JW Marriott  * Autograph Collection  * Renaissance Hotels  * Marriott Hotels & Resorts  * Marriott Vacation Club  Two (2) Alfursan Miles per  $1  US spent on room rate only at the followingbrands:  * The Ritz-Carlton  * EDITIONSM* Gaylord Hotels  One (1) Alfursan Mile per  US$1  spent (room rate only) at:  * AC Hotels by MarriottSM* Courtyard by Marriott  * Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott  * SpringHill Suites by Marriott  * Residence Inn by Marriott  * TownePlace Suites by Marriott  * Marriott Executive Apartments  In addition, Marriott Rewards members can convert their Marriott Rewards pointsinto Alfursan Miles at the following exchange rates:   Marriott Rewards points         Alfursan Miles   10,000                   =      1,500            20,000                   =      3,500            30,000                   =      7,000            70,000                   =      17,500           140,000                  =      35,000            Saudia is the flagship carrier airline of the  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  and isbased in Jeddah.  It operates domestic and international flights to over 92destinations in the  Middle East,  Africa,  Asia,  Europe  and  North America,and by recently joining the SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance it expanded itsflight connections to over 1,000 international destinations via 19 partnerairlines.Alfursan is the Frequent Flyer program of Saudia with one of the largestmembership bases in the  Middle East  region.  Alfursan was the first frequentflyer program to launch in the region, catering predominantly to the residentsof the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Alfursan offers highly attractive globalrewards and privileges to its members including unrestricted access to rewardseat and upgrades on more than 15,000 daily flights.   There are 43 hotels in Marriott's family of brands in the  Middle East,including eight hotels in the  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where members can earnand redeem Marriott Rewards points.  Brands include JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels& Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott,Marriott Executive Apartments, and Marriott Rewards' luxury hotel partner, TheRitz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC.  Marriott Rewards has no blackout dates and members can earn and redeem points atmore than 3,700 Marriott International hotels around the world.  In addition tohotels and frequent flyer miles, members can also redeem points for merchandise,cruises, car rentals and more.   Marriott Rewards won the Freddie Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program in theAmericas" five years in a row and won the 2010 and 2009 Frequent Traveler Awardfor "Best Hotel Program in the Americas" and has been named best hotel rewardsprogram by the readers of  Business Traveler,  Global Traveler,  ExecutiveTravel  and  BusinessWeek  magazines.For information about Marriott Rewards, guests can call 1-800-450-4442 in theU.S. or 44 20 7012 7312 in the  Middle East  or visit  MarriottRewards.com.Visit  Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for company information. Formore information or reservations, please visit our website at  
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 SOURCE  Marriott International, Inc.Laurie Goldstein, Marriott International, 301.380.5296,Laurie.Goldstein@marriott.com