John DePiro Takes the Helm at Fort Lauderdale Marriott North at General Manager

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. December 29, 2015

Fort Lauderdale, FL - December 29, 2015 - Fort Lauderdale Marriott North welcomes new leader, John DePiro as General Manager. With over 25 years of hotel industry experience, DePiro will utilize his extensive skill set and team building expertise to elevate Fort Lauderdale Marriott North's anticipatory service, guest relations and revenue, while the entire hotel is going through a significant reinvention and upgrade.

“We are delighted to welcome John to our Fort Lauderdale Marriott North and TPG Hospitality family and are excited to see the resort flourish from his talents and expertise,” said Joe Masi, VP of operations. “John's ability to build tactical, first-class internal and external customer service, while offering true brand operations expertise is what our team at TPG Hospitality looks for, and we are honored to have him lead this group of associates.”

DePiro most recently served as Area General Manager at Hilton Melbourne Beach & DoubleTree Suites Melbourne Beach Oceanfront in Melbourne, Fla., where he oversaw all administrative tasks with attentive focus on service and loyalty tracking. As General Manager, DePiro enhanced annual hotel revenue, while showing significant improvement in overall service. Prior, DePiro served as general manager for Chesapeake Hospitality properties, Holiday Inn Laurel-West in Washington, D.C. and Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina in Hampton Roads, Va. As General Manager, DePiro was able to effectively exercise his skills in asset management cost control. He improved the Heartbeat Satisfaction scores for both hotels, exemplifying an enhanced shift in overall service scores. Additional noteworthy experiences include General Manager of Omni Hotel Newport News in Newport News, Va. and department head of full service operations positions across the executive committee of Marriott and Hilton Embassy Suites.

“I have a true passion for genuine service and brand operations, and appreciate the opportunity to work with a group of outstanding associates,” says General Manager, John DePiro. “I look forward to what we will introduce and build upon at this magnificent resort.”

Managed by TPG Hospitality, Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is a part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAW: MAR). With the planned renovation, the new design of Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is a part of TPG Hospitality's national portfolio improvement plan, which includes the renovation and in some cases rebranding of dozens of hotels coast-to-coast.

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is surrounded amongst a natural landscape, featuring Traditional Guestrooms Concierge Level Guestrooms and One-Bedrooms Suites. Ideally located, Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is just minutes away from the Fort Lauderdale beaches, with local area attractions including, the BB&T Center, Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall and Broward County Art Museum. Guests enjoy quick access to the interstate and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

For more information on the reimagined Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, please visit the website and Facebook.

TPG Hospitality

Ranked among the top five largest U.S. hotel management companies, TPG Hospitality (est. 1985) boasts a national operating portfolio of more than 60 hotels representing nearly 20,000 guestrooms in 26 states. TPG Hospitality is an approved/preferred operator of all major brands and delivers top-tier performance of core branded & lifestyle full service and select service properties to multiple ownership groups and capital partners. For more information, please visit www.tpghospitality.com.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,300 properties in 85 countries and territories.  Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and Moxy Hotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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