China Southern & Marriott Announce New Addition To FFP Program; New Renaissance Suzhou Hotel Joins Sky Pearl Club

Business Wire, Jan 25, 2005

SUZHOU, China -- China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE:1055) (SHA:600029) - www.cs-air.com/en - the largest airline in The People's Republic of China and its Sky Pearl Club frequent flyer partner Marriott International Inc. (NYSE:MAR), www.marriott.com, are pleased to announce a special promotion for the new Renaissance Suzhou Hotel.

From February 1, 2005 through the end of April 2005, members of the Sky Pearl Club will earn not only the standard 800 FFP miles but an additional 800 mile bonus when paying Corporate or Special Corporate rates.

"Since the Sky Pearl Club began six years ago, Marriott has been and continues to be a loyal partner of China Southern Airlines and its customers and we are pleased to welcome this fabulous new Renaissance property to our FFP 'family'," said Mr. Li Kun, Executive Vice President, China Southern Airlines.

A refreshing new landmark hotel, overlooking the lush green of Suzhou's famed Central Park and at the entrance to the Suzhou Industrial Park Zone, the Renaissance Suzhou offers the best of all worlds to the discerning business traveler: from a stylish and modern interior to a tranquil garden setting and from a relaxing ambience to the warmth of traditional Suzhou hospitality.

The Suzhou Industrial Park Zone has signed contracts with more than 65 investors with 15 already started construction. The total amount of investment reached more than $2 Billion (US). Many world famous companies such as US Super Microwave Semiconductor; Haris Semiconductor; Lily Pharmaceutical and Hitachi Semiconductor.

The Sky Pearl Club has more than 2.4 Million members and is growing at a rate of more than 700 new FFP members each day.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 69 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, Ramada International and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 128,000 employees. In fiscal year 2003, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $9 Billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com.

The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 13 years, China Southern Airlines - www.cs-air.com/en - connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan, as well as international service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

For China Southern Airlines reservations and information, please contact your local travel agent.

Note: Four color .jpeg of the Sky Pearl Club logo and the exterior to the new Renaissance Suzhou Hotel are available upon request by contacting Ruffolopr@aol.com.