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CHEVY CHASE, Md. (February 5, 2014) – In recognition of the loyalty and continued business preference shown by members of the legal profession, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is once again designating the month of March as a time to show their gratitude by marking “Legal Professionals Appreciation Month” throughout March – at 85 hotels and resorts around the world.

In addition to making personal calls to legal customers internationally all month long, the luxury hotel company will also recognize every guest with a special amenities and services.

“Ever since The Ritz-Carlton was founded in 1983, one of our most frequent and loyal business segments have been members of the legal profession,” said Herve Humler, president and chief operations officer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “Whether for individual corporate business stays or as the site of inspired conferences and meetings, our clients from the legal sector have made our company their first choice for accommodations.”

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About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 85 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, an award that originated in 1987. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of quality excellence, recognize quality achievements of companies and publicize successful quality strategies. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company won the award in 1992 and 1999. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).