BETHESDA, Md., Feb 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Host Marriott Corporation (NYSE: HMT) announced today that Larry Harvey will join the Company as senior vice president and corporate controller in early February.

Harvey is currently executive vice president and chief financial officer of Barcelo Crestline Corporation, previously Crestline Capital Corporation, which was spun-off from Host Marriott in 1998 when the Company converted to a real estate investment trust. Harvey previously worked at Host Marriott as vice president in the accounting department and was formerly with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

"Larry is a talented executive that will bring additional depth to the Host Marriott team, and we are pleased that he has decided to rejoin us," said Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer of Host Marriott.

Host Marriott Corporation is a Fortune 500 lodging real estate Company, which owns 122 upscale and luxury full-service hotel properties primarily operated under Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton and Swissotel brand names. For further information on Host Marriott Corporation, please visit the Company's website at http://www.hostmarriott.com .

SOURCE Host Marriott Corporation

CONTACT: Greg Larson, Senior Vice President Investor Relations, of Host Marriott Corporation, +1-240-744-5120

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