Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) and ICE District Properties Joint Venture announced today that the JW
Marriott Edmonton, representing one of the company's iconic brands and part of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio, will
be ICE District's first luxury hotel. Expected to open in late 2018, and located in the heart of Canada's largest
mixed-use sports and entertainment district, the property is one of the most significant hotel developments in
Edmonton in more than three decades. The JW Marriott Edmonton was chosen to replace the former Delta Hotel
when Marriott International acquired Delta Hotels and Resorts in 2015. [photo: Don Cleary, President of Marriott
Hotels of Canada, Arne Sorenson are presented a "key" to the Ice District by Glen Scott, Senior Vice President, Real
Estate, Katz Group and Darren Durstling, President, WAM Development Group]"The new JW Marriott property will
provide guests with enriching luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton," said Don Cleary, President, Marriott
Hotels of Canada. "As the largest hotelier in Canada, the opening of JW Marriott Edmonton in ICE District speaks to
our continued commitment to providing choices to Canadian customers and the confidence we have in the success of
this incredible venture. The hotel will perfectly compliment Edmonton's evolving downtown and tourist landscape.
Marriott is proud to work with ICE District to bring the JW Marriott brand's stellar service and unsurpassed guest
experiences to this market."JW Marriott Edmonton will feature 356 rooms and suites, more than 25,000 square feet
of state-of-the-art meeting and conference space and one of the city's largest ballrooms at over 10,000 square feet.
The hotel will also feature Spa by JW, a luxurious spa offering an array of treatment options, and a restaurant
operated by one of Canada's premier restauranteurs."We are thrilled to partner with Marriott and proud to bring the
iconic JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand to ICE District, and open the first hotel of its name in Alberta, Canada,"
said Daryl Katz, Chairman, Katz Group. "This remarkable new property will continue to reinvigorate downtown
Edmonton and demonstrates our commitment to best in class amenities in ICE District. The JW Marriott brand will
bring a heightened hotel experience unlike any other in Edmonton, and provide residents and visitors with an
exceptional experience for both business and leisure travel."For more information and updates on ICE District, visit
www.icedistrict.com.