BEIJING – June 13, 2018 – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the final phase in the brand's ongoing partnership with world-famous photographer and influencer, Trey Ratcliff, who will head to China this spring.

As the final chapter of his “80 Stays Around the World” tour, Ratcliff will traverse China, staying at Ritz-Carlton hotels along the way and documenting his experience on social media. Ratcliff, an internationally known photographer, artist, writer and adventurer, will also engage with local photographers and international social influencers, partnering with them to co-create content and share #RCMemories that will inspire travelers around the world. Ratcliff's photo tour has taken him across Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Japan, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, capturing the attention of his global fanbase and inspiring travelers across the world.

“The Ritz-Carlton is dedicated to helping our guests create stories around their own meaningful journeys and empowering them to share these experiences with others. Trey Ratcliff is an artist who embodies these ideals and inspires global discovery,” said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “Following the successes of his previous tours, we are very much looking forward to seeing what Trey's journey across China brings.”

During the month of June, Ratcliff will tour some of the most vibrant cities in China, from Beijing and Tianjin to Chengdu and Shanghai. In collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton, Ratcliff will spend 3-5 days in each city, immersing himself in each destination through an intimate photo walk or city excursion with leading social influencers. Ratcliff will also host a meet and greet and public photo walk in Shanghai. Notable local social media influencers will serve as ideal resources for Ratcliff, providing insider destination tips and a local lens on art and photography in China. A schedule of his destinations and details on the public photo walk can be found below.

For digital followers, The Ritz-Carlton and Ratcliff will host Facebook Live broadcasts from the destination activities with behind-the-scenes moments and interactions with well-known local and international personalities throughout the journey. The segments are always fun, special and surprising, as Ratcliff accepts live questions from the viewing audience to discuss his art, creativity, and inspiration.        

“80 Stays Around the World” Tour of China

Beijing: June 8-12

Tianjin: June 12-14

Chengdu: June 14-16

Shanghai: June 16-20 (Trey will host a photo walk in Shanghai on June 17th. The hourlong photo walk will start at 6:00pm near the bund.)

Ratcliff is known globally for his images and stories, which capture the new, unexpected and beautiful in a destination. He also runs the leading travel photography website, Stuck in Customs, posting a new photo to the site each day. For more information regarding Ratcliff and the “80 Stays Around the World” tour of Southeast Asia and China, visit 80stays.treyratcliff.com or ritzcarlton.com/en/trey-ratcliff-asia. To visually follow the tour, search hashtags #80Stays and #RCMemories, as well as destination hashtags, and follow @TreyRatcliff social media channels or @RitzCarlton on Instagram and Twitter.

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About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott International, Inc., currently operates more than 95 hotels and over 45 residential properties in more than 30 countries and territories. The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information or reservations, visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).

About Marriott International, Inc.   
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,500 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 127 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

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