SOURCE: Fairmont Empress Historical Resort Meets Eco-Chic VICTORIA, BC–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  The Hotel Association of Canada has awarded The Fairmont Empress the prestigious 5 Green Key award through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. Recognized as the fourth Fairmont property to achieve this prestigious ranking, The Fairmont Empress becomes the only Victoria, BC, hotel to achieve this honour.

SOURCE: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Resort Hotel Unveils a New Look for Christmas in November 2010 JASPER, AB–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  For more than 20 years, Christmas in November at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Resort Hotel has signified the beginning of the holiday season. This year, the event has a theme of “Refresh.” New program offerings and some of Canada’s finest chefs, wine experts, health and wellness coaches and decorating personalities will share their secrets for creating a memorable holiday.

SOURCE: Enterprise Events Group SAN RAFAEL, CA–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) – Northern California-based Enterprise Events Group was named to the Special Event Magazines’ 50 Top Event Companies this month. This influential directory provides the most high-ranking event firms covering primarily the corporate, political, and sports market industries and is heavily based on total gross revenues. Now in its ninth year, the Top 50 list is compiled by Penton Media, the leading information source for the $40 billion corporate meetings and events industry and is known to be a key resource for any event or meeting professional.

SOURCE: Enterprise Events Group SAN RAFAEL, CA–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  Northern California-based Enterprise Events Group was named to the CMI Top 25 and is the only West Coast company on the list. The 2010 “CMI 25” list is an exclusive directory of the largest and most high-ranking full-service meeting and incentive travel management companies focused on the corporate market.

SOURCE: Bardessono Hotel, Restaurant, and Spa YOUNTVILLE, CA–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  Fall is a time when Napa Valley is bustling with life. Weekends in October are full with local tours and festivals celebrating home, garden, food, wine, and music. The 33rd Annual Yountville Days Parade and Festival is on October 3 rd from 11 am to 4 pm.

SOURCE: Marriott Enjoy Slopes, Shopping, and Savings With Vail Valley Lodging VAIL, CO–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  From “old school” snow skiers to “extreme” snowboarders, everyone can agree that Vail, Colorado is one of the world’s best destinations for fun on the slopes.

SOURCE: Marriott Create a Family Vacation or Long Weekend Getaway in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, TX–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  Anyone looking for some fun San Antonio holiday vacation events will find the 2010 Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony a great way to create a fun-filled vacation or weekend getaway while sharing in the magic of the holiday season along the San Antonio River and its romantic River Walk.

SOURCE: Marriott Hotel Package Packed With Amenities Perfect for Family Suzhou Vacation SUZHOU, CHINA–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  Relax and experience the journey of an exciting China family vacation with a “suite” deal offered by one of the most distinctive deluxe hotels in Suzhou .

SOURCE: Marriott Certified Marriott Wedding Planners Make Dream Weddings Come True DURHAM, NC–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  Eager photographers, a gorgeous Raleigh Durham wedding location and the need to create fabulous bridal portraits combined for fascinating results recently as the Marriott at Research Triangle Park opened its sophisticated Raleigh Durham, NC hotel’s facilities for a bridal portrait photo competition. The hotel, a popular Raleigh Durham wedding reception location, joined forces with the local sponsoring organization and the Wedding Photographic Society to allow budding photographers the opportunity to create iconic photography in an uncontrolled environment.