SOURCE: Queen Mary The Ship Will Host Evening Performances as Part of the 2010 Long Beach Sea Festival LONG BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –  The “Summer Concert Series at the Queen Mary” kicks off on Fri., Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by folk music legend Joan Baez and special guest Roger McGuinn. This will be the first of several concerts planned for August and September at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary including performances by Motown giant Smokey Robinson on Wed., Aug.

SOURCE: Four Winds Interactive DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –  Four Winds Interactive (FWi), a digital signage software and services provider, has partnered with the JW Marriott San Antonio to develop a unique digital signage system for their property. With over 125 digital signs, the JW Marriott is taking advantage of several popular features and applications including meeting room signage throughout their conference space, property mapping, event list integration, local area wayfinding , guest room TV, and virtual concierge. Blending multiple elements allows the resort to connect with their guests in a unique and innovative fashion, while creating a model that puts them ahead of the curve in guest communication. Ross Bernstein, VP of Hospitality Sales at FWi, commented on the install at the JW Marriott, “Working with the team from Marriott, Miller Global and Noble Development on the digital signage system for the JW Marriott San Antonio was a great experience. The installation is a testament to the innovative mentality of the team behind the signage and more specifically the direction in which digital signage is moving within the hospitality industry.” Working closely with the team from JW Marriott San Antonio, FWi was able to develop two new hospitality digital signage applications, Interactive Vacation Concierge and Interactive Call to Action. Interactive Vacation Concierge enables the hotel concierge staff to provide the guest information on local events and attractions, assisting them with their vacation planning. The Interactive Call to Action application was designed to give the guest a convenient option to contact a property team member directly from a digital sign outside their meeting room.

SOURCE: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Leave the World Behind at a Luxurious Hotel in the Heart of the City SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) – The Ritz-Carlton welcomes the return of summer romance with an array of luxurious San Francisco hotel packages . Created for those seeking a romantic respite from the everyday, guests can choose from three distinctive vacation packages and indulge in the delights of the city.  The latest San Francisco hotel packages include: Reconnect ® Deluxe accommodations for two nights and enjoy a $50 credit. For stays of three nights, guests will receive a $100 credit

SOURCE: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company The Ritz-Carlton Offers Moscone Center Hotel Accommodations Near the City’s Top Summer Events SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –  From business conventions to music and arts festivals, during the summer and throughout the fall, the “City by the Bay” is a flurry of activity.