FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                 February 13, 2008

                                                                                FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact:

                                                                                Ana Fermín

                                                                               (585) 383-8510 ext. 219

Courtyard by Marriott in Brighton Announces Promotion

Rochester, N.Y. – The E.J. Del Monte Corporation has promoted the general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Brighton to regional manager of other area hotels.

            Don Stubblebine, general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Brighton has been promoted to Regional Manager of the three Courtyard hotels located in Rochester.  Stubblebine will still be the general manager of Courtyard Brighton but will assume regional responsibilities as well.  As regional manager he will oversee the hotel operations and continually look for ways to improve on their products and services.  He resides in Rochester.

            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.