SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 20 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport, nestled in San Antonio's Hill Country, the 1,002-room resort is already booking large group business for customers (http://www.jwsanantonio.com/meetings).

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This Texas resort is the most recent addition to the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts collection of 36 distinctive properties in 18 countries.

"We're excited to see this project underway, (http://www.jwsanantonio.com/construction/)" says Mike Kass, Director of Sales and Marketing for JW Marriott San Antonio Resort & Spa. "Comfort and luxury coexisting with the ambiance of the Hill Country and the excitement of nearby attractions like the world-renowned Alamo Battle Site and San Antonio's famed River Walk."

Surrounded by rolling green hills, the resort's features include: an expansive water playground, more than 140,000 square feet of meeting space, 3 outdoor catering venues, luxurious spa, multi-media sports bar and two 18-hole Tournament Players Clubs (TPC) golf courses.

"The resort will become a destination unto itself. It will be the leading luxury resort in Texas offering genuine hospitality and understated luxury that reflects the rich heritage of the hill country and defines the JW Marriott experience," says Kass.

The recently released virtual tour (http://www.jwsanantonio.com/virtual/) shows how the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort redefines the luxury resort experience.

Accommodations:

Guestrooms featuring custom designed furniture and finishes will provide visitors with the space and serenity that is expected from a luxury resort experience.

Convention/Meeting Facilities:

140,000+ square feet of customizable space places the resort among the most expansive event and convention facilities in the region.

36-Holes of TPC Golf:

Greg Norman working with PGA Tour player representative Sergio Garcia is nearing completion of an 18-hole course, which has already been slated to host the 2010 Valero Texas Open. Another 18-hole layout, designed by Pete Dye with consultation from veteran player Bruce Lietzke, will eventually host the city's Champions Tour event, the AT&T Championship.

Spa:

Products utilized by our specially trained spa providers will be featured in the resort's destination spa.

Water Features:

Include an expansive activity pool surrounded by a 650-foot long rapid-river ride and a 1,100-foot long lazy river.

Restaurants:

An array of dining options featuring authentic Texas cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

For information, visit the resort's multi-media press release: http://www.jwsanantonio.com/press/1745/

CONTACT: Mike Kass, Director of Sales & Marketing of JW Marriott San
Antonio Resort & Spa, +1-210-854-9800, fax, +1-210-403-3452,
mike.kass@marriott.com

Web site: http://www.jwsanantonio.com/

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