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SOURCE: Marriott Exceptional Incentives Offered for Denver Social, Business Events DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) – Event planners looking for perfect attention to detail can reward themselves with savings and additional reward points when booking an event at a Denver business hotel that boasts meticulous accommodations; professional and friendly service and panoramic views of the Denver skyline and the majestic Rocky Mountains. In addition to stylish accommodations, booking incentives enable social and business planners to schedule a corporate conference or plan an elegant Denver Cherry Creek wedding reception at the Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek Hotel. Those who book a 2011 wedding by January 31 st will receive $1,000 off room rental. For meetings and other events booked by January 31 st , the Courtyard will reward the booking party with quadruple Marriott Rewards Points! Providing an exceptional event venue, the hotel’s Skyline Ballroom offers 3,500 square feet of versatile event space and is perfect for corporate training, team building or holiday events and ideal for weddings and social gatherings

SOURCE: Marriott Bring ‘Home’ the Holidays With Discounted Extended Stay Hotel Rates IRVING, TX–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) – Home is the key to great holiday traditions and the welcoming, home-like atmosphere of one of the most accommodating extended stay hotels in Irving, TX is aimed at creating a warm and relaxing holiday experience. And now, with special holiday discounted rates of up to 50%, travel can be worry free and affordable.

SOURCE: BirchStreet Inventory Control First Application in e-Procurement Platform to Offer New Fast Implementation Tools NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) –   BirchStreet Systems, Inc ., a leading provider of e-Procurement and automation solutions to the hospitality industry, today announced the latest edition of its Inventory Control application . Designed specifically to address the needs of both food service and storeroom management, the newly enhanced software incorporates a wide range of user friendly features to assist users in leveraging this powerful application quickly without the overhead of complex procedures. “Over the years we have found that usability is an important factor in the overall customer experience and satisfaction,” said Doug Sanborn , president of BirchStreet Systems

SOURCE: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Dramatic Transformation for Raffles Paris Creates a New Artistic Destination for Global Travellers SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) –  Raffles Paris – Le Royal Monceau ( www.raffles.com/paris ) has opened its doors following a two year transformation by renowned French designer Philippe Starck.  Located in close proximity to the couture boutiques and luxury specialty stores of Champs Elysees and the iconic Arc de Triomphe, the hotel welcomed historic luminaries such as Walt Disney, Coco Chanel and Ernest Hemingway. With luxurious new interiors, an artistic and exuberant mood, Raffles Paris is set to once again be the favoured meeting point for artists, intellectuals and a new generation of travellers.  Art takes centrestage at Raffles Paris – Le Royal Monceau and guests can look forward to exhibitions, a contemporary bookstore with television screens beaming live feeds from auctions and an Art Concierge, a first among hotels in Paris.  Throughout the hotel, original works of art specially commissioned for Raffles Paris – Le Royal Monceau are displayed to enrich the ambience. The ceiling of contemporary French restaurant La Cuisine features an evocation of a Parisian garden “Jardin de Paris” by French artist Stephané Calais, while an oversized sculpture of a teapot by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos holds court in the garden.

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Oct. 25, 2010) – Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this Press Release.

SOURCE: IHOP No Tricks – Just Treats as Kids 12 and Under Celebrate Halloween a Little Early GLENDALE, CA–(Marketwire – October 25, 2010) – WHAT: IHOP restaurants nationwide will celebrate Halloween a little early this year, offering kids 12 and under a free Scary Face Pancake as part of its No Tricks – Just Treats program designed to provide kids with a safe and fun Halloween event. The “design-your-own” Scary Face Pancake includes an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own Halloween hotcake.  WHY: IHOP wants to provide trick or treaters with a safe and fun Halloween celebration that they can enjoy with friends and family. WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m

SOURCE: Starbucks Corporation SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – October 22, 2010) – Starbucks Coffee Company ( NASDAQ : SBUX ) plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2010 financial results after the market close on Thursday, November 4, 2010, with a conference call and webcast to follow at 2:00 p.m. PT

SOURCE: DeFi Global, Inc. SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – October 22, 2010) –   DeFi Global, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : LCHL ) announced today that BUYINS.NET ( http://www.buyins.net ), a leading provider of Regulation SHO compliance monitoring, short sale trading statistics and market integrity surveillance, has initiated coverage on the Company.

SOURCE: Marriott Virtual Meetings by Marriott With AT&T and Cisco TelePresence Solution Service Is Expanding to Business Centres Worldwide HONG KONG–(Marketwire – October 22, 2010) –  The JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong celebrated the opening of its  Virtual Meetings by Marriott studio with a four-city TelePresence event today along with AT&T and Cisco. The public TelePresence facility at the JW Marriott is the first to open at a hotel in Hong Kong and enables people to hold small, virtual meetings with customers and colleagues around the world. The JW Marriott San Francisco, that installed a studio earlier this year, connected live to the event together with Cisco Shanghai and AT&T Malaysia to congratulate the first Marriott Hotel in Asia to the network. Virtual Meetings by Marriott is part of a roll-out of AT&T TelePresence Solution(SM) — using Cisco TelePresence™ studios enabled by the AT&T network and the AT&T Business Exchange(SM) — at Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels and Renaissance Hotels around the world. The Hong Kong luxury hotel is the sixth TelePresence studio to open in a Marriott branded hotel

SOURCE: Marriott Award Winning Hotel Provides Menu of Holiday Event Packages BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – October 22, 2010) –  Celebrate the holidays with exquisite seasonal parties and gatherings that sparkle with five-star style at the elegant Brisbane Marriott Hotel where award-winning service and stylish accommodations shine in the heart of the city. Whether planning an executive holiday retreat or an elaborate social gala, planners can easily create a Christmas to remember with Brisbane holiday packages that include captivating skyline and river views while treating guests with tantalising menus and lavish amenities.