SOURCE: Marriott New Winter Offering Debuts With Modern Midwestern Favorites KANSAS CITY, MO–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) – It’s called the Main Street Grill, but its menu items are much more than one might expect! Located in the posh Country Club Plaza Marriott, the Main Street Grill offers modern interpretations of traditional Midwestern favorites and serves them in contemporary style. Now, in celebration of cooler temperatures, the grill has announced its new winter menu which features fresh ingredients from local and regional producers and invites Kansas City visitors and local patrons to indulge in the fresh flavors of the bountiful Midwest as part of their weekend getaways to Kansas City .

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.