Newton, Mass. - January 18, 2012 - TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), the world's largest travel website, today reveals Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa was chosen as a winner in the Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels in the Middle East by Trip Advisor in its 2012 Travelers' Choice® awards.

Now in its tenth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards honor the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers. Unlike any other hotel honors, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travelers around the world.

"With the help of millions of travelers around the globe, TripAdvisor is thrilled to recognize the world's most outstanding hotels for the tenth year of the Travelers' Choice Awards," said Christine Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business. "From the best bargain hotels to best luxury hotels, remarkable service, value and quality are the hallmarks of our Travelers' Choice winners."

As TripAdvisor has continued its growth globally, featuring sites in 30 countries and in 21 languages, the Travelers' Choice Hotels awards now highlight a broader range of spectacular properties across the globe.

For reviews on the Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, go to http://bit.ly/yRtUDp

For the complete 2012 Travelers' Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice.

Marriott International manages three properties in Jordan, the Amman Marriott Hotel, the Petra Marriott Hotel and the Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa and a fourth property in Aqaba is now under construction.

Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) for company information.

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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 70 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Autograph Collection, 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, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; 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 year-end. It is recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the best companies to work for, and by Newsweek as one of the greenest big companies in America. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $11 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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