JETBLUE Auctions Off Flights On EBAY... Sep 8, 2008
The vacation packages include airfare and a four-night hotel stay for two at Marriott hotels in locations including Las Vegas and Nassau, Bahamas. The four mystery packages include two locations where passports are needed and two that don't require passports. (The Drudge Report)
EagleBank could be lead sponsor of Congressional Bowl Sep 6, 2008
Five Marriott hotels will host players, organizers, sponsors and television crews for the event. The headquarters hotel will be the JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Trader Vic's at L.A. LIVE Signs Lease for L.A. LIVE's Last Available Space Sep 5, 2008
Also located at L.A. LIVE will be the third location of the popular Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes and Lounge, a fourteen-screen Regal Cineplex and broadcast facilities for ESPN. In early 2010, L.A. LIVE will include a 54-story, 1001-room convention "headquarters" destination, featuring The Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott hotels and 224 luxury condominiums, which will be known as The Ritz Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE.. The $2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Check in, work out : hotel room exercise Sep 4, 2008
com: Check in: work out. Cramped hotel gyms aren't always the nicest places to exercise - which is why many business travellers have been passing them by. (Globe and Mail)
David LaPinta Sep 3, 2008
Occupation: Engineer for Marriott Hotels. Hobbies, interests: Woodworking. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Apple apologizes for 'rocky road' Jul 29, 2008
Sponsors include Intercontinental Hotels Group, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Northwest Airlines, Rosetta Stone , 1-800 Contacts and tech security company Cyveillance. Contributing experts include Professor Eric Clemons of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Professor Benjamin Edelman of the Harvard Business School. (USA Today -- Tech)
Operators offer gas discounts to attract tourists Jul 20, 2008
Marriott hotels are to offer free gas to guess as an incentive to stay with the hotel during this period of high gas prices. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail). (Globe and Mail -- National)
Who's Gaining From A Weak Dollar? Jul 17, 2008
Kathleen Duffy, director of public relations for New York City Marriott hotels, says that travelers from the U.K., Canada and Germany looking to enjoy the area's boutique shopping and chic restaurants have contributed to the surge. Respectively, bookings by travelers in these markets have increased 67%, 31% and 56% in the past year. (Forbes)
School District energy plan may save $1M in first year Jul 3, 2008
It's the same system used by the U.S. Department of Energy and Marriott Hotels. It's not unusual, say company officials, to begin to see an immediate return within two or three months. (The St. Augustine Record)
Red Lion Hotels Corporation Announces Management Additions in Project Management and Operations Jun 24, 2008
Prior to that, he served as Regional Vice President for Sunstone Hotels, overseeing 10 of that company's properties and serving as Sunstone's liaison for Marriott Hotels. Mr. Narayan continued, "Like Paul Bolton, John is also a former Red Lion employee, having started with the brand in 1979. We are excited to have a person with his commitment to service return to the 'Pride'." About Red Lion Hotels Corporation: Red Lion Hotels Corporation is a hospitality and leisure company primarily engaged in... (PR Newswire)
Legislator plugs stimulus plan Jun 21, 2008
Yanover told lawmakers the plan includes a 380-room Fairmont hotel, a boutique hotel from the Marriott Hotels line, a 2,500-seat House of Blues, high-end restaurants and other amenities. But Reagan interrupted his presentation to make it clear that the package would not apply just to downtown Phoenix but also to other districts that meet certain criteria. (AZCentral -- News)
Credit Squeezes Tropicana in Las Vegas Where Memory of Elvis Isn't Helping Jun 17, 2008
Yung, who turned Crestview Hills, Kentucky-based Columbia Sussex into the largest U.S. licensee of full-service Marriott hotels, agreed to buy Aztar for about $2 billion and the assumption of $676 million in debt. The deal was financed with $3. (Bloomberg)
Local students’ class trip takes them to Washington and New York Jun 6, 2008
Organized by Students on Tour, students and their chaperones stayed at various Marriott hotels during their trip. Williamson, a reading and AVID teacher at Stafford Middle School, began serving as a sponsor for class trips at a former school where her children attended and has traveled with students for seven years during her tenure in the Stafford Municipal School District. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
On a rocky road, hospitable shelter May 27, 2008
will open its ninth hotel in August and has another six under way: a Hilton in Mississauga, a Homewood Inns in Vaughan, north of Toronto, and four Marriott hotels near Toronto's Pearson airport and in Vaughan, Kingston and Ottawa. His ambitious expansion plans are tied directly to business travellers, he says. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Marriott plans to quadruple Saudi hotels May 6, 2008
The Bethesda-based hotel giant will add nine new hotels under an agreement with Fawaz Abdul Aziz Al-Hokair & Associates Hotel Co. LLC. The new hotels will be in Riyadh, Jeddah, Damman and Jubail, and will include Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Ritz-Carlton Residences, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Executive Apartments and Courtyard by Marriott. "Travel and tourism are quickly becoming an integral part of the economic landscape in many parts of the Middle East, and we are pleased to help encourage... (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Fawaz Abdul Aziz Al-Hokair May 6, 2008
Marriott plans to quadruple Saudi hotels - Baltimore Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Micros Systems' stock sinks despite strong sales May 2, 2008
The company is moving forward with installations of new products at Wyndham, IHG, Hyatt and Marriott hotels in the fourth quarter, Giannopoulos said. Latest News. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Shodeen has big plans for DeKalb Apr 22, 2008
Shodeen President David Patzelt said his company has secured a commitment from Marriott Hotels to build a 102-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel on the site. He said discussions are ongoing with another hotelier. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Libya acts in HIV row with Bulgaria Apr 19, 2008
marriott hotels international ltd. to find out more information on the graduate oppor. Unspecified. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Gridiron lessons led Zalesky into corner office Apr 9, 2008
CMI started with Marriott Hotels, Marriott Management Systems, later known as Sodexho, and a cable television company. Marriott and Sodexho remained clients for several years, with a project for the hotel chain in 1994 leading Marriott to rebrand its rooms "The Room That Works," which better equipped them to retain highly coveted business travelers. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Where kids eat free Apr 9, 2008
At select Marriott hotels, including Courtyard, Residence Inn, Renaissance, and Marriott Resort properties such as the Orlando World Center Marriott, the lets kids 12 and under eat free at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The deal includes a free pizza party, including in-room movie rental, pizza, and beverages. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Pleasanton Marriott Opens in the Heart of Breathtaking Wine Country Apr 4, 2008
The property unveiled its stylish new look and cutting- edge amenities today at a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local dignitaries and executives from The Pyramid Hotel Group and Marriott Hotels and Resorts. "The Pleasanton Marriott is situated in the heart of one of the most unique places in the world," said Jim Dina, principal and chief operating officer of Pyramid Hotel Group. (PR Newswire)
Read more... Apr 3, 2008
Marriott Hotels, Xerox, and other companies have generously provided sponsorships for the program. "Our mission is to offer these trips at no cost whatsoever," says Udovich. (PNN Online)
Hotels and others aid stranded fliers Apr 2, 2008
Marriott Hotels ts 800-228-9290. ResortQuest Hawaii 800-774-2924. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Randwick steps up to plate Mar 24, 2008
60 but ended up last to Light Red in Saturday's Marriott Hotels Handicap at Randwick. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gosford on red alert with Waller on fire Mar 23, 2008
Light Red came with a sustained burst from the back of the field to score a 1 -length win in the Marriott Hotels Handicap to give Waller his fifth metropolitan win in eight days. "It has been a good week for the stable and, with any luck, I think it can continue with Bellagio Wynn in the Gosford Cup," Waller said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Waller sets sights on Gosford after Randwick double Mar 23, 2008
Danleigh capped a triumphant day for Waller with its stunning Liverpool City Cup win after Light Red had won the Marriott Hotels Handicap. Danleigh ($6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roses n’ Razzies (March 21) Mar 21, 2008
Already available primarily in the more rarified corporate offices across the nation, this system enables business people to meet in electronic conference rooms, courtesy of an agreement with Marriott Hotels. In a time of spiraling gasoline prices, this has much to recommend it (although we re not certain that the airline industry would agree). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Everyone's life should have an escape clause Feb 24, 2008
A new "Star Wars" package is available at three downtown Philadelphia Marriott hotels in conjunction with the new "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" exhibit now through May 4 at the Franklin Institute. The package, called "May the Force Be With You in Philadelphia," features deluxe accommodations at your choice of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown, or Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City, plus two VIP tickets to the exhibit. (Boston Globe)
Burgess named new executive director of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Feb 19, 2008
Prior to moving to Maine, he held several management positions with Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Chamber work is not new to him in that he has been an active member of both the Belfast and Camden area chambers for years. (Courier Publications, ME)
Bart back in the swing Feb 15, 2008
In the Marriott Hotels Handicap, he will start God's Hand, which is out to make it three straight victories. God's Hand will again be ridden by Nikolic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NSW finally claims victory over EI Feb 15, 2008
5kg in the Marriott Hotels Handicap. "He is riding well and with his claim it should bring us back down to the rest of the pack," Ryan said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Arizona business women invited to compete for $50,000 Feb 8, 2008
Ten Arizona women will win a prize package, which includes up to $50,000 in financing, business and marketing consulting services, a network from Cisco Systems, a $500 credit for Marriott hotels and a notebook computer. A separate group comprised of 10 finalists from across the nation also will compete at the Arizona contest, to be held at Scottsdale Center for the Arts. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Holidays saw rooms at the inns Feb 3, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- In 2007, the two Marriott hotels here owned by Equinox Cos. were doing great. (Albany Times Union)
Next and last Tower Bridge building Jan 30, 2008
5 million square feet, excluding the two Marriott hotels that have rooms and conference space and are part of the developer's portfolio. The most recent Tower Bridge office to be constructed was Eight Tower, a 345,000-square-foot building that broke ground in February 2001. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Escondido mayor focuses on hurdles during annual address Jan 17, 2008
New buildings under construction in 2008 include four fire stations, a combined headquarters for the Fire and Police departments, an 11-story public hospital, two Marriott hotels and an elaborate Lexus dealership. Pfeiler also said the new projects, combined with a planned expansion of the Westfield North County mall, will help the city fight off recessions in the future. (North County Times)
Two new downtown Marriott hotels set for April openings Jan 12, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Readying the rooms Jan 11, 2008
Two new downtown Marriott hotels set for April openings - Business First of Louisville ... Two new downtown Marriott hotels set for April openings. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Champ's still on Target Jan 5, 2008
TRIAL POINTER: Buzzy Henry, with Shinn up, is expected to be a hot favourite for the Marriott Hotels Handicap. Perhaps the four-year-old blundered early but in the straight had his chance when a head second to Rednrich on December 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Raffles Dubai Projects Its Unique Brand of Arabian Hospitality Through Music Styling from Equal Strategy Jan 4, 2008
Faure-Field's company has worked extensively with major hotel chains like Raffles International, Westin, Starwood Group, Marriott Hotels ts and Pan Pacific on spatial branding solutions. Equal Strategy is the only consultancy in the Asia region advising forward-thinking hoteliers on the deployment of these sensory brand techniques. (PR Newswire)
Atlanta firm to develop hotels next to Sea World Jan 4, 2008
Grove Street Partners, an Atlanta real estate development, management and leasing company, said it will develop two, 200-room Marriott hotels adjacent to the Aquatica Waterpark at Sea World Orlando. One hotel will be branded as a SpringHill Suites and the other a Fairfield Inn Suites. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
New year will bring building boom to Escondido Dec 28, 2007
The new buildings will include four fire stations, a combined headquarters for the Fire and Police departments, an 11-story public hospital, two Marriott hotels, two upscale office complexes and an elaborate Lexus dealership with a restaurant inside. "We're going to see a lot of steel and concrete in the air," said City Councilman Dick Daniels. (North County Times)
Woman-owned firms compete to grow revenue Dec 27, 2007
The Make Mine a Million contest will award one Arizona-based, woman-owned business up to $50,000 in financing, business and marketing consulting services, a network from Cisco Systems, a $500 credit for Marriott hotels and a notebook computer - all to help her reach $1 million in revenue by 2010 ... Date: March 4 Prize: One local and one national winner will receive up to $50,000 in financing, business and marketing consulting services, a network from Cisco Systems, a $500 credit for Marriott... (AZCentral -- Business)
With Navy, Poinsettia Bowl has recipe for a lot of points Dec 20, 2007
Robert Foster Bennett (R-Utah), boxing referee and television judge Mills Lane, NBA star Tom Chambers, Marriott hotels founder J. Willard Marriott. Coach: Kyle Whittingham (23-14 overall). (North County Times)
Antique tubs just a shopping trip away Dec 20, 2007
Kott's crews also handle commercial projects, such as refurbishing old tubs for Marriott Hotels across the country. But he'll also come to your house and put a new look on a dingy bath. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Scoring the best hotel rates Dec 6, 2007
Marriott hotels give you the lower price, plus a 25 percent discount. Starwood does the same but discounts you 10 percent, or hands over 2,000 Starpoints. (CNN -- Travel)
Randwick welcomes return of racing with champion display asSydney's finest fillies take plunge Dec 2, 2007
Stable punters lashed out on Comepsa and went for the kill on Miss Pageantry, which, alas, went down to the David Payne-trained Gallant Tess (Marriott Hotels). send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leading them a merry Dance Dec 1, 2007
TOUGH TESS: The clash between Gallant Tess and Miss Pageantry in the Marriott Hotels Handicap is the major prelim to Takeover Target on the Randwick program. Miss Pageantry has the benefit of a recent Kembla Grange success, signifying she is flu-free. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gallant mare leads the charge on return to HQ Nov 30, 2007
He has proven performer Gallant Tess and stablemate Viva Caro running in the Marriott Hotels Handicap. "Gallant Tess has come back in good order," Payne said this week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
EI leads to Slipper qualification changes Nov 30, 2007
Bowman rides the David Payne-trained group 1 placegetter Gallant Tess in the Marriott Hotels Handicap and rates the mare his best ride despite her being one of those to compete at Randwick after falling victim to the EI virus. As a two-year-old Gallant Tess was placed behind stars Mentality and Miss Finland in the Champagne Stakes and finished second in the Tea Rose Stakes at three. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Reasons Romney has the right stuff Nov 30, 2007
wrote on Nov 29, 2007 10:00 AM:" I just love the way Mitt flip-flops, depending on who is giving him exposure and $$$$. NRA, views on issues while running for governor vs. president...oh, yeah...and it is OK to show hard core movies in Marriott hotels (of which Mitt is on the board that oversees this department) because it means $500 million more a year lining their profit pockets. Anything that works for you, Mitt. Let's not worry about personal standards here. Fred is the kind of person who... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Ronn Torossian Named Executive Marketing Director of Mega Media Group, Inc. Nov 28, 2007
Torossian's client experience includes overseeing public relations programs for Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, McDonald's, Microsoft, Evian, EDS, LA Gear, VeriSign, Seagram's, Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment, Marriott Hotels, Russ Berrie & Company, NICE Systems, Pamela Anderson, Snoop Dogg, the Government of Israel, Avenue Stores and Trinity Broadcasting Network, among others. Commenting on the announcement, Torossian stated, "Mega Media Group is a unique company managed by young, aggressive... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hotels tackle football fans with attractive offers Nov 14, 2007
Act now and take advantage of deals offered by five Marriott hotels in the area. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tourism district OK'd by council Oct 17, 2007
Ray Warren, Marriott Hotels. The San Diego Taxpayers Association and the San Diego Hotel-Motel Association, which represents 100 properties in the city, told the council they back the proposal. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Littletons Terry Worden named GM of Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Oct 16, 2007
Prior to that, Worden was the area general manager for Marriott on Boston's North Shore in Peabody, MA. In addition, he has held executive positions at six other Marriott hotels during his nearly three decades of service with the Bethesda, MD-based company. The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel will be situated on the South Boston Waterfront, within the 1,000-acre, mixed-use development called the Seaport District. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Loan Scam Suspect's Twin Being Investigated Oct 16, 2007
" Jordan Gann's aliases include Simon Wilkes, Charles Morales, Dr. Jonathan Marino and Dr. Shawn Cohen - the name David Mangione, 31, a co-owner of Hattricks, said Gann used at the pub Sunday shortly after saying he was an attorney for Marriott hotels. "How good of a con man could he be if he couldn't keep his story straight within 30 minutes. " Mangione said Monday. Gann, wearing floral swim trunks, a T-shirt and flip-flops, told Mangione he wanted to throw a corporate party at Hattricks for at... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Emaar-MGF partners Marriot for luxury hotels Oct 13, 2007
At present, there are only 39 JW Marriott hotels worldwide. The second property that Emaar-MGF has lined up with the hospitality major is a 150-room business hotel in Amritsar, Courtyard by Marriot. (India Times)
Sunday savings Oct 10, 2007
Participating hotels include The Algonquin Hotel, Dream New York, Flatotel New York City, Grand Hyatt New York, Loews Regency Hotel, a few Marriott hotels, Millennium Broadway Hotel New York, Paramount Hotel New York, Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Shoreham Hotel, The Sherry-Netherland, and The Time Hotel. Each hotel is offering a perk, such as a room upgrade or free parking, along with the discount. (MSNBC -- Travel)
News & Notes Oct 7, 2007
The company has worked with businesses to reduce their energy use, including Starwood Hotels ts Inc., Hilton Hotels Corp., Fred Meyer, Macy s, Seattle University, Gonzaga University, Auto Nation, Marriott Hotels ts and BancWest. The company has branches on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island as well as in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Younger boss, older worker? No problem Sep 29, 2007
As an assistant controller for Marriott Hotels at the Grande Lakes resort in Orlando, she has two direct reports who are in their mid-40s, along with several in their 20s and 30s. "It's different," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Smoking bans make it hard for those who travel and haven't quit Sep 25, 2007
Marriott hotels have smoking areas at least 25 feet, or 7. 6 meters, away from the main entrance. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Back in the hotel game Sep 24, 2007
"It just so happens that the best place is where we live, and it doesn't happen like that all the time."His confidence was echoed by other hoteliers this month:* Concord Hospitality Enterprises of Raleigh sold 20 of its Marriott Hotels for $440 million. It plans to build more hotels with the money. (News & Observer)
Age discrimination flourishes in Mexico Sep 24, 2007
Job websites are full of similar offers from Mars, 7-Eleven, Marriott Hotels and other non-Mexican companies. Most companies did not respond to requests for comment on their employment ads. (USA Today -- Money)
Staying fit on the move Sep 23, 2007
Marriott hotels in the U.S. now offer an in-room exercise program. Three kits are on offer: a foam exercise wedge with a full-body workout program printed on it; a muscle-toning, energy-building program; and a hand-held device for a strength-training workout that takes just 15 minutes. (CNN -- International)
Exclusive: Janet Folger shares last night's debate questions, 5 predictions for election Sep 18, 2007
This is despite the fact that illegal hardcore pornography is now so pervasive that it's found even in mainstream companies such as Marriott Hotels, Comcast and Verizon. Will you agree to prosecute the broad range of illegal adult pornography rather that just the most extreme material, and prosecute all violators of federal obscenity law, including the new, so-called "white collar pornographers". (WorldNetDaily)
