MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR), a leading worldwide hospitalitycompany celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2002, has over 2,600 operatingunits in the United States and 64 other countries and territories. MarriottInternational operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott,The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites,Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names;develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott VacationClub International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott GrandResidence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; providesfurnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; andoperates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include senior livingcommunities and services, and wholesale