SOURCE: Marriott DC’s Largest Hotel Wins Award as Fan-Favorite Meeting and Conference Facility WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  As the capital’s largest hotel, the Washington Marriott Wardman Park has more than 195,000 square feet of flexible Washington, DC event space for large groups, conventions and tradeshows. And now it’s got something quite a bit smaller to go along with that space: a plaque recognizing the property as one of Meetings East magazine’s “Best of the East” award winners! Subscribers voted on their favorite meeting sites in the eastern U.S., and named the Washington Marriott Wardman Park hotel as one of its winners! Perfect for social galas, conventions, political and corporate events and more, each ballroom at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park bests other event venues in Washington, DC with elegantly appointed, unobstructed event space with up to 30-foot ceilings and expansive foyer space. The hotel recently renovated its 95,000 square feet of dedicated exhibit space, allowing associations and corporate customers alike even more of the flexibility they desire.

SOURCE: Marriott New Hotel Lobby Welcomes Guests With Bright, Contemporary Atmosphere STOCKTON, CA–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  A bright and contemporary new lobby will welcome guests at the Courtyard hotel near downtown Stockton, CA , featuring the Courtyard by Marriott’s new Refreshing Business lobby concept, designed to give travelers the flexibility to work and socialize however they choose while on the road. “From day one, Courtyard has prided itself as a brand that listens to what travelers want from a hotel,” said Janis Milham, vice president, Global Brand Manager, Courtyard by Marriott. “Guests want more control and choice with services and amenities that create a healthy balance between working and relaxing. We redefined the Courtyard lobby so it invites guests to get out of their rooms to work, socialize, or for entertainment, whether traveling alone or with colleagues.” The open atmosphere and vivid contrasting colors of the new Courtyard hotel lobby will draw guests from their hotel suites in Stockton , offering a relaxing social environment. Flexible seating options range from a communal table in the middle of the action, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area. Guests can connect to free Wi-Fi and there are ample electrical outlets throughout the lobby to power digital devices. The enlarged business library features several complimentary computer terminals along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status.

SOURCE: Marriott Charity Golf Scramble Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer STUART, FL–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  The greens will be pink with envy as golfers from across Florida show their support for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina’s 4th Annual Charity Tropical Golf Scramble. With a tropical theme and participants urged to “show their pink,” golf in Stuart, Florida will be fun and colorful on Thursday, Oct. 21 as the Marriott’s Hutchinson Island Beach Resort and Marina joins forces with the American Cancer Society to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer

SOURCE: Marriott Kauai Marriott Resort’s Event Manager Silvia Gama Honored by Local Publication’s People Choice Awards for 2010 LIHUE, HAWAII–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  Perfect for the ultimate Hawaiian wedding dream — not only does the revitalized Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach have amazing oceanfront and tropical garden settings for the ideal destination ceremony, but the beachfront resort is also home to the island’s best wedding planner.

SOURCE: Marriott Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel Launches Retail Therapy Shopping Passport WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  Just in time for the Fall/Winter fashion season, the Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel announces the launch of the Retail Therapy Shopping Passport and Style Guide in Washington, DC. By partnering with an eclectic group of independently owned boutiques and spas, the Dupont Circle Hotel’s Retail Therapy Passport offers a fresh look at the city by highlighting interesting pairings of local experiences and style suggestions.

SOURCE: Marriott Huffington Post Names Florence One of the Best Small Towns in the Nation FLORENCE, AL–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  It doesn’t get much better than the artistic culture and musical heritage of Florence, Ala., according to The Huffington Post. In an article titled “11 Great Small American Towns,” the web-based publication included Florence citing attractions such as the W.C. Handy Music Festival and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Rosenbaum House.

SOURCE: Marriott Hotel Package Perfect for Weekend Getaway to ‘Windy City’ CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  Create an exciting weekend getaway to the “Windy City” where family adventures, fun and relaxation await those seeking an escape from the ordinary. Pack up for the weekend and drive away from the drudgery of ordinary routine for a weekend of family events, shopping or just plain relaxation with Chicago family vacation packages that include accommodations at a chic  Chicago boutique hotel designed to provide the ultimate guest experience

SOURCE: RCI Vacation Planning Is Fun and Easy in Any Language PARSIPPANY, NJ–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  Just a few months after celebrating 1 million views on its revolutionary and entertaining web-based television network, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands ( NYSE : WYN ), today announced that RCI TV is now available in Spanish. RCI TV, which offers entertaining and educational high-definition videos narrated by the “RCI Guy” on www.RCI.com , now features Spanish subtitles and offers more than 60 videos in Spanish, with more being added on an ongoing basis.