Nice photo rthib & a neat experience indeed.

We meet him a few years back at the MVC Ocean Pointe resort when he drops by for a quick look see. The associates were all lined up and he poses for a few photos with them. His arrival was low key, despite all of the excitement by the associates anxious to meet the boss. Marriott pride was definitely showing that day.

My wife and I went up to him and shook hands and we thank him for the solid hotel and timeshare products. His reply is to thank us for being MVC owners. His personal assistant stands nearby and he takes note of the Pittsburgh Steelers hat I'm wearing. He chuckles and says to Mr. Marriott that I would be OK if not for the Steelers hat I'm wearing. Marriott nods and smiles -- he's a huge Redskins fan.

The excitement and dedication of the employees and his own earthy, subdued demeanor basically speaks to the integrity of the company and the man. He is clearly focused upon the customer and the product. That's why we stick with both the MVC and the hotel products.

Barry