BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- For travelers planning quick weekend getaways or unexpected trips, Marriott International, Inc. , one of the world''s leading lodging companies, now offers an easy way to get last-minute travel deals. With Marriott''s time-saving mobile and online tools, guests can book hotel stays at special rates, make reservations on the go or get reliable turn-by-turn directions to the company''s hotels and resorts worldwide.

A few ways Marriott is making last-minute travel planning easier to manage include:

Marriott Mobile

Designed for on-the-go bookings, Marriott Mobile lets travelers book hotel stays around the world from virtually anywhere. Using the tool, guests can:

-- Find the lowest price guaranteed at more than 3,100 Marriott hotels worldwide. -- View or cancel upcoming reservations. -- See hotel photos. -- Get driving directions to hotels from major airports.

To make booking travel even easier, there''s also a Marriott Mobile shortcut button for Treo, Blackberry and iPhone devices.

eBreaks: Last-minute Travel Deals

Every Monday, Marriott sends eBreaks subscribers last-minute travel deals featuring at least 20 percent off at select domestic and international hotels. Available for Thursday - Sunday stays, this service allows guests to book more affordable getaways without advanced planning.

Marriott Hotels on Your GPS-enabled Device

Travelers with POI-supported devices can download Marriott hotels and get turn-by-turn instructions to more than 3,100 hotels worldwide. Highlights of this free service include:

-- Compatibility with all major GPS devices -- Accurate hotel information -- Quarterly updates -- Automatic update notifications sent to guests'' email addresses

In addition to last-minute travel deals and on-the-go planning tools, Marriott offers global customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For additional information about Marriott''s mobile tools and services, visit http://www.marriott.com/marriott.mi?page=StayConnected.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 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 and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

CONTACT: Jeff Gold (301) 380-4213 jeff.gold@marriott.com

Marriott International, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeff Gold, +1-301-380-4213, jeff.gold@marriott.com

Web Site: http://www.marriott.com/marriott.mi?page=StayConnected