GUANGZHOU, CHINA - April 10, 2013 - The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou debuted a limited-edition "Fifth Anniversary Kerchief" (RMB 388), commemorating the hotel's grand opening in 2008. As part of the hotel's Community Footprints community service program, profits from the kerchief's sale will be donated to the Butterfly Student Group, a charitable organization serving underprivileged students in China's rural areas. 

Created on commission by South China designer MIUKI WEN, the 40cm square skillfully combines traditional Chinese elements with The Ritz-Carlton iconography; tranquility-inspiring cloud and wave patterns frame a central rendition of The Ritz-Carlton's distinctive lion logo wreathed in Kapok blossoms representing the city of Guangzhou. The entirety is rendered in rich red and gold tones symbolizing joy, prosperity and good fortune.

"This beautiful design marks a milestone for The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou," said General Manager Andrew Rogers. "But it is also an opportunity for us to give back to the community which has supported us so generously these past five years."

To purchase a Fifth Anniversary Kerchief, call (86 20) 3813 6680 or visit The Ritz-Carlton Boutique in the hotel's lobby.

About MIUKI WEN

MIUKI WEN senior customization is committed to customizing senior men's and women's wear to create elegant image of successful people, and to yielding the suits, elegant and casual clothing, dress, custom wedding dress, etc. required for successful people, senior government and enterprise officials, and celebrities to attend all kinds of formal occasions. The brand inherits the distant Chinese history & culture and the essence of art, and always picks top silk fabrics as well as the brand fabrics coming from time-honored European fabric suppliers, to interpret ultimate luxury and elegance for every modern upstart being well versed in the fashion and focusing on quality of the life.

About Community Footprint

The Community Footprints Fund was established to supplement the Community Footprints efforts of The Ritz-Carlton properties around the world and support broader-based charitable causes. The Fund is formed as an Internal Revenue code 501(c)(3) organization, as part of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region public charity.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou

Situated in the new CBD Pearl River New City of Tianhe District, the 351-room Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is a luxury destination in the hub of Southern China. Distinctive services and facilities include 6 restaurants and lounges serving Cantonese and Western favorites, special cigars and wines. An extensive health club and The Ritz-Carlton Spa® rejuvenate body and mind, while The Ritz-Carlton Club® Level anticipates guests' needs with its dedicated personalized service. The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou features 91 luxury serviced apartments of one to four bedrooms in size.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 82 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)