One Year Count Down Begins for First Group Guests at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill...

One Year Count Down Begins for First Group Guests at JW Marriott San Antonio
Hill Country Resort & Spa

JW Marriott's Largest Resort in the World Offering Incentives to Groups
Booking Events through March 2010

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 1, 2010, the JW Marriott
San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa will welcome its first group guests. As
an incentive, the resort will offer a special "count down to opening" rate to
groups that book events by March 31, 2010.

In addition to being the largest JW Marriott resort in the world with 1,002
richly appointed guest rooms, the property's exceptional three-level
convention venue offers more than 140,000 square feet of customizable indoor
and outdoor meeting and event space including:
-- 40,000-square-foot Grand Oaks Ballroom
-- 21,000-square-foot Cibolo Canyon Ballroom
-- 40,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall
-- 20,000-square-feet subdivided into 18 breakout rooms
-- 3 outdoor event venues ideal for weddings and receptions

Group booking began mid-2008 for corporate events, but the resort is now ready
to book non-business related events such as weddings, family reunions,
retreats, alumni and non-profit fundraisers. As a special incentive, groups
booking through March 31, 2010 with 50 paid cumulative room nights or more are
eligible for:
-- One complimentary guest room for every 35 rooms booked
-- 25 percent allowable attrition rate
-- Double Marriott Rewards points for the meeting planner
-- Two percent rebate off the master bill for meetings with at least 100
paid cumulative room nights

"This special incentive is just the start of a year full of great news from
this luxurious new property," said Arthur Coulombe, General Manager for the
resort. "This will be one of the country's finest resorts with world-class
golf, recreation, and meeting and convention space."

The resort is the ideal group destination. Less than 20 minutes from San
Antonio International Airport and surrounded by the Texas Hill Country, the
resort's one-of-a-kind amenities include:

The Ultimate Golf Experience
The highly anticipated PGA TOUR Tournament Players Club (TPC) championship
golf resort has 36 challenging holes with stunning views. Two of golf's most
legendary names designed the courses - Pete Dye for the AT&T Canyons Course
and Greg Norman for the AT&T Oaks Course. The Norman-designed course will
begin hosting the Valero Texas Open in May 2010. The club is private and only
accessible to members and guests of the Resort.

Relaxation and Rejuvenation
The Resort's 26,000 square-foot spa will offer 30 treatment rooms, including
two couple's treatment suites with fireplaces and two outdoor private
treatment rooms. A complete fitness center and studio will feature the latest
in cardio-training equipment, free weights, and stationary weight training
equipment as well as yoga and other fitness classes. Between treatments,
guests will enjoy the peaceful serenity of the private, lagoon-like pool,
healthy refreshments at the spa's cafe or shop at the spa's boutique.

Exhilarating Water Features for the Entire Family
The ultimate in outdoor fun and relaxation combines a 650-foot rapid river
ride, slides, a 1,100 foot long lazy river with children's pools, a serene
adult pool, hot and cold plunge pools, whirlpools, and an expansive activity
pool.

Culinary Delights, Boutique Shopping and Sports - Texas Style
Resort guests will find culinary delights and boutique shopping at every
corner. The resort's three-meal-a-day restaurant, Cibolo Moon, will serve
authentic Texas cuisine that captures the unique flavors of the region. Guests
will also enjoy shopping in the area's high-end boutiques. High Velocity
Sports Bar, the Resort's media rich sports bar, will put guests right in the
middle of the action with wall-to-wall multi-media screens featuring a variety
of sport channels.

World Class Accommodations Blended with Texas Hospitality
The resort's 1,002-rooms, including 85 suites, will reflect the authentic
style and hospitality of the Texas Hill Country. The spacious rooms will
feature custom designed furniture and finishes that make use of hand-tooled
leather, copper and ironwork also used throughout the property. Spacious
bathrooms will offer the serenity visitors expect from a luxury resort
experience.

Technology
The Resort's robust infrastructure will allow for today's ever changing
technology needs through a dual 10 gig backbone. There is an Executive
Business Center with 24-hour access offering an environment conducive for work
or meetings with a full spectrum of services available. Wireless capabilities
are also available inside the entire property.

Construction of the resort began in mid-2007 on a 2,800 acre parcel in North
Central San Antonio called Cibolo Canyons, which also includes a
master-planned community and a 100 acre bird sanctuary. Resort guests will be
able to meander through the property on a system of hiking and bike trails as
they enjoy the native landscape and wildlife.

For more information or to make a group reservation please visit
www.jwsanantonio.com.

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International's distinctive luxury
brand appealing to business and leisure travelers who appreciate and value
authenticity, anticipatory but unobtrusive personal service, delectable dining
experiences and elegantly informal surroundings. With award winning spas and
enhanced fitness centers, this brand is particularly favored by seasoned
travelers who want to maintain their personal well-being while traveling.
There are currently 42 JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts operating in 20 countries,
with another 23 properties expected to open over the next 48 months, bringing
the total number of hotels to more than 60 hotels in 24 countries.

SOURCE JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Jennifer Starr of KGBTexas, +1-210-826-8899, jennifers@kgbtexas.com, for JW
Marriott Hotels & Resorts