China Southern & Marriott International Launch Asia Summer 2003 Promotion.

Business Editors/Travel Writers

GUANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2003

Major Discounts/Upgrades At Marriott, Renaissance & Courtyard

Hotels/Resorts In China, Vietnam & Philippines

China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), the largest airline in The People's Republic of China and its Sky Pearl Club frequent flyer partner Marriott International, www.marriott.com, are pleased to announce the launching of an all-new Asia Summer 2003 Promotion offering airline passengers major room discounts, upgrades, bonus FFP mileage and complimentary dining options.

"Marriott International and China Southern Airlines are pleased to offer passengers a `one-two' punch of added value and benefits this summer. With five-star luxury properties such as The China Hotel by Marriott anchored here in Guangzhou, the Renaissance Riverside Saigon and the JW Marriott Hong Kong, now is the time for people to get out of the house and indulge themselves at one of the fabulous destinations that only Marriott and its exceptional destination and resort properties can offer," said Mr. Li Kun, Vice President, China Southern Airlines.

Starting June 15 through August 31, at all participating Marriott, Renaissance, New World and Courtyard-branded properties in China, Vietnam and the Philippines, passengers traveling during this time period only have to show their boarding card from any China Southern Airlines flight to receive these special promotional benefits:

-- 10% off the business room rate

-- Complimentary buffet breakfast

-- Room upgrade upon availability

-- Late check out till 6 p.m. subject to room availability

-- Free welcome drink and

-- 15% discount at the hotel's restaurants

"Marriott International values our partnership with China Southern and the ability to extend special offers to Sky Pearl members in China, Vietnam and the Philippines. Speaking to members of the largest frequent flyer program in China and by providing them with added value when staying at a Marriott International brand further solidifies our respective marketing efforts and gains greater loyalty from these travelers. Now is the time for the business and leisure travelers to resume a normal life ... get out and see Asia, experience the allure of China and reinforce those business relationships face to face. We're delighted to work with China Southern on this summer promotion," said Mr. Kent Maury, Regional Vice President of Marriott International in Asia Pacific.

In addition to all of these benefits, Gold and Silver card Sky Pearl Club members will be automatically upgraded to a suite (subject to availability) and all Sky Pearl FFP members will receive a bonus of double miles for every stay at any participating Marriott-branded property.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,600 lodging properties in the United States and 66 other 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 Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., has approximately 129,000 employees, and was ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE(R). For more information or reservations, please visit the web site at www.marriott.com.

The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 23 years, China Southern Airlines www.cs-air.com/en connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan and as well as international service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

For China Southern Airlines reservations and information, please contact your local travel agent.