FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September 19, 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact:

Joe Agostinelli

(800) 724-1779 x206

Courtyard by Marriott Newburgh Announces New Sales Manager

Newburgh, NY – Courtyard by Marriott Newburgh has named Alicia McClelland as its new Sales Manager.

As part of her new role, McClelland is responsible for identifying potential business opportunities, pursuing viable leads, and maintaining client relationships. She brings two years experience and holds a bachelors degree in Business Management. McClelland previously served as Sales Coordinator for Courtyard by Marriott Newburgh – owned and operated by the E.J. Del Monte Corporation. Originally from New Hampshire, McClelland currently resides in Montgomery.

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.

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