SOURCE: Marriott Weekly Concerts Lead to Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and Spa VAIL, CO–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  The sounds of Jazz can easily be heard echoing through the mountains in and around Vail, CO during the summer months as the Vail Jazz Foundation moves toward the exciting Vail Jazz Party set for Labor Day Weekend. In honor of the musical festivities, the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and Spa is now offering a special Vail lodging deal for guests starting at $109 per night. The new Jazz Celebration rate includes two tickets and luxurious resort accommodations at the base of Vail Mountain September 1 – 7, 2010.* The excitement begins with Jazz @ the Vail Farmers’ Market every Sunday during the summer up until Aug

SOURCE: Marriott Destin Vacation Specials ‘Reward’ Guests With $250 Gift Card DESTIN, FL–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  The calendar may not reflect it, but all the fun of summer is still waiting to be had at the beautiful Beaches of South Walton, Florida, and now with outrageous Destin, Florida vacation deals , travelers will not only be inspired by this beautiful vacation area, but they will be rewarded! As part of the pristine South Walton Beach community the Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is inviting visitors to live out their dream summer vacation and reap the rewards. Even though the calendar says it’s getting late, some of the finest beach vacation days lie ahead. With one of the most exciting Destin vacation specials of the year, visitors who book and stay three or more nights at the Residence Inn Sandestin, one of the most distinctive beach hotels Destin has to offer, will receive choice of a $250 gift card good for shopping or air travel. Those who book and stay three or more nights by September 30, 2010 will be rewarded with their choice of a $250 gift card good at Silver Sands Factory Stores, the nation’s largest designer factory outlet, or for future travel on Southwest Airlines, which began non-stop service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in May.* With rewards like this and suite accommodations at one of the finest Destin Beach, Florida hotels , a fun-filled and exciting dream vacation awaits

SOURCE: Marriott Hotel Ready for Football Fans and Exciting Season INDIANAPOLIS, IN–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  Much to the delight of football fans everywhere, season openers are just around the corner and the frenzy of football excitement is growing strong in Indianapolis as the Colts ready for their preseason opener on Aug. 15. With that same enthusiasm the Courtyard Indianapolis at the Capitol Hotel near Lucas Oil Stadium is gearing up to provide comfortable accommodations and unsurpassed service for devoted football fans.

SOURCE: Marriott Choose From Two Amazing Deals at Extra Hot Prices MIAMI BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  South Beach Marriott, located on the trendiest corner of Ocean Drive, is offering two exciting packages for stays now through December 29, 2010 in South Beach Miami.

SOURCE: Marriott Enjoy ‘Suite’ Accommodations for Horse Racing World Championship LOUISVILLE, KY–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  The excitement is gearing up for the grand finale of horse racing as the renowned Breeders’ Cup comes back to Louisville’s Churchill Downs Nov.

SOURCE: Marriott Hotel Offers Affordable Lodging, Texas Style IRVING, TX–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  There’s a whole lot of Texas and travelers making their way to and from the Dallas-Fort Worth area will find an equal amount of comfort, savings and service with affordable Irving, Texas hotel deals at the Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving hotel. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, this well appointed hotel in Irving near Cowboys Stadium is now offering its “Stay for Breakfast” promotion which includes a complimentary full breakfast buffet so travelers will have more time and money to spend on themselves. Conveniently located near DFW International Airport, this Courtyard Dallas DFW hotel provides guests with excellent service, including complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle and additional shuttle services to area attractions, restaurants and businesses within a five-mile range of the property.

SOURCE: Marriott New Construction to Result in Complete Convention Service Under One Roof AUGUSTA, GA–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  An innovative new exhibition center in Augusta, GA will be the select choice among event planners seeking a host site that provides combined meeting and exhibition space along with exquisite guest accommodations under one roof. Ground breaking for the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Convention Center was held in June and the facility is tentatively set to open in 2012. Inquiries are currently being accepted for booking the exciting new facility, which will include preservation and renovation of the Harrison Building, a historic cotton warehouse, as the main entrance into the new construction that will reflect the historic architectural expression of the downtown area with the combined use of brick, steel and wood in detailing.

SOURCE: Checkers Tri State Restaurants LLC Plans Include More Than 20 Restaurants Across Memphis TAMPA, FL–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –   Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. the largest double drive-thru chain in the United States, announced today the sale to Tri State Restaurants, LLC (TSR) of 12 existing corporate locations in the Memphis, Tennessee market.