FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact:

Ana Fermín

(585) 383-8510 ext. 219

2008 RENOVATIONS FOR MARRIOTT HOTELS

Rochester, N.Y.—E.J. Del Monte Corporation is announcing the remodeling of two Fairfield Inn by Marriott hotels, with work beginning in March.

The Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport on Brooks Avenue begins renovation on March 14 and the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester South on West Henrietta Road begins renovations on March 22.

Renovations will include all new bedding, new carpets, couches, desks, chairs, headboards, and wall covering. Each room will also include a 32 inch flat screen television set. The lobby and breakfast area will also be renovated. Both hotels were built and opened in 1995. Estimated cost of both renovations is just over $1 million. A sample room is available for photographs.

Founded in 1953, the E.J. Del Monte Corporation entered hotel construction and operation in 1974. Since that time, the E.J. Del Monte Corporation has added 17 Marriott hotels to its portfolio to include Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Fairfield Inn by Marriott brands. Ernest J. Del Monte serves as Chairman of the Board and John Del Monte is president of the E.J. Del Monte Corporation which owns and operates 9 Marriott hotels in the Rochester area, in addition to the Spa at the Del Monte in Pittsford. With its headquarters in Rochester, NY, the E.J. Del Monte Corporation employs over 800. For more information, visit www.ejdcorp.com.