SOURCE: Marriott Green Hotel in Baltimore Asks General Public to Follow Its LEED by Making Environment Friendly Changes at Home LINTHICUM, MD–(Marketwire – October 15, 2010) – Baltimore’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel at BWI Airport is the first LEED for Existing Buildings Gold certified green hotel in the state of Maryland. Significantly, it is also the first existing hotel in Marriott’s 3,400-hotel portfolio worldwide to be so recognized. To celebrate this milestone, the BWI extended-stay hotel put on the green with a showcase designed to help the public understand how easy it is to be green in their own homes.  On Thursday, September 30, TownePlace Suites eco friendly hotel in Baltimore offered an exclusive preview of its innovative environmental practices. From green cleaning in guest rooms to composting all of its waste to low-flow plumbing devices to its use of low mercury and compact fluorescent lighting, the hotel’s comprehensive environmental and energy efficiency program was on display.  TownePlace Suites at BWI offers a free, waste-neutral breakfast that includes compostable serve-ware, bulk items and local, sustainable products whenever possible. A thorough and simple recycling program is carried throughout the entire property — from guestrooms to public spaces. The business hotel uses gauges to sense rainfall so landscaping is watered only when necessary. Front desk customer service agents wear uniforms made from recycled plastic, two-liter bottles. Throughout the green hotel, educational information and kiosks encourage guests to take part in the hotel’s efforts to protect and preserve natural resources. “We’re thrilled to be named the first LEED Gold certified existing hotel in the state of Maryland,” said Michelle Emley, General Manager of the BWI airport suite hotel . “The vast majority of our nation’s housing stock is older or historic. We know that most homeowners are not in the position to design and build a new green home, but they can incorporate simple, sustainable practices in their existing homes.” “A central belief of green building is that our economic, environmental and personal health is dramatically impacted by the places where we live, work, learn, shop, eat and play,” said Chris Smith, Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Green Building Council. “The owners of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel at BWI Airport recognized this early on, and their foresight has resulted in Maryland’s first existing hotel to be certified LEED Gold.” Arne Sorenson, president and Chief Operating Officer of Marriott International, noted that the building is not only the first LEED EB hotel in Maryland but the first LEED EB hotel in the Marriott portfolio of 3,400 hotels worldwide and the first LEED hotel at BWI Airport.  LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system administered by the U.S

SOURCE: Marriott Spooks Beware as ‘Mysteries of the Maingate’ Emerge in Force ANAHEIM, CA–(Marketwire – October 15, 2010) – Ghosts and goblins beware, “Mysteries of the Maingate” will emerge in the flesh as Halloween holiday weekend festivities begin with a costume breakfast bash at the Residence Inn Maingate Anaheim hotel near Disneyland where guests are encouraged to don their spookiest costumes and enjoy a full complimen”scary” breakfast! The hotel’s Gatehouse will come alive with characters of all kinds as the hotel welcomes guests to be creative and “dress up” for the Friday, Oct. 29 morning breakfast event

SOURCE: Marriott Courtyard Hotel Takes Serious Approach to Community Leadership NEW BRAUNFELS, TX–(Marketwire – October 15, 2010) – Stepping up as an influential leader in the New Braunfels business community, Irma Adams, Director of Sales at the Courtyard New Braunfels River Village has been selected to “Leadership New Braunfels” making the commitment to enhance her knowledge and involvement in New Braunfels and the surrounding community. “Leadership New Braunfels” selects members based on their enthusiasm and dedication within their chosen careers and/or community organizations who are willing to enhance their knowledge and understanding of leadership positions within the community through networking and participation in a wide range of civic and community affairs. The program is produced by The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

SOURCE: Marriott Luxury Hotel in Brisbane CBD Announces New Holiday Packages BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – October 15, 2010) – This October and November, the Brisbane Marriott Hotel is celebrating Spring Carnival and all the excitement and glamour the racing season brings. To mark the season, the luxury hotel in Brisbane CBD has created the Stay Springtime Fabulous package, a range of spring inspired experiences for guests to enjoy