Hotels

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.

SOURCE: Telkonet, Inc. AmericInn’s Standard HSIA Services to Be Improved by Use of the EthoStream Hospitality Network MILWAUKEE, WI–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –  Telkonet, Inc

SOURCE: StrongMail Equifax, Fandango, FranklinCovey, IHG and The Limited Recognized for Relevant Use of Movement, Cross-Message Cohesion and Referral Marketing REDWOOD CITY, CA–(Marketwire – October 5, 2010) –   StrongMail , a leading provider of online marketing solutions for email and social media, and ThreadMarketing , a StrongMail Company and full-service email and social CRM agency, today announced the Q3 2010 edition of its co-produced Email Breakthrough Report series, featuring detailed analysis of best-in-class email marketing campaigns across five industry verticals.  Featuring expert critique and a visual analysis of each winning template, the Email Breakthrough Report Q310 is a valuable resource that provides email marketers with a tangible benchmark for evaluating and optimizing their own campaigns. The “Top 5 Trends to Watch” featured in this latest report provide critical insight for generating the highest ROI from an organization’s email marketing campaigns, including the effective application of movement in email, cohesion across multiple messages and the use of referral marketing to expand reach.

SOURCE: SCVNGR SCVNGR and the Celtics Launch Pre-Season Trek in Boston; Game’s Rewards Include 2010-11 Season Tickets BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – October 4, 2010) – The Boston Celtics and SCVNGR announced today the creation of a new interactive location-based game, The Boston Celtics Trek. The special trek will reward fans who complete challenges at locations around Boston with points. Points will be accumulated and the fan with the most points will win season tickets for the 2010-11 season. Other prizes include a group suite night at TD Garden, free merchandise at Modell’s Sporting Goods, and other Celtics-themed prizes. The Celtics are the first NBA franchise to partner with SCVNGR to create a team-themed game. “Celtics fans are following the team in large numbers on so many different platforms and this new trek with SCVNGR allows our fans to interact with the team in a whole new manner,” Boston Celtics CMO Shawn Sullivan said. “The Boston Celtics Trek will allow fans to earn exciting prizes and show their Celtics Pride in a fun and engaging way.” The Boston Celtics Trek will run from October 4 through October 22, 2010. The trek takes place at dozens of locations in Boston, from Logan Airport to Modell’s stores to the famous Red Auerbach statue.

SOURCE: Yorkshire Publishing Martha Stewart Living Radio, Fox News, Good Housekeeping Magazine and More Are Covering Revolutionary Party Planning Concepts in New Book Launching Today Everywhere Books Are Sold NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) –  The founders of party planning blog, www.partybluprintsblog.com , are releasing their new book, Plan to Party, today, from Yorkshire Publishing, everywhere books are sold. Review copies, articles, and interviews available upon request. Finally, a book puts the power of practical, tried and true, advice and practices in the palm of the reader’s hand in the form of a Plan to Party . This step-by-step approach to entertaining removes the mystique and fear by boiling down the fundamentals of entertaining into a straightforward, easy-to-execute plan, empowering the reader to host a party that will stand out from the pack this Holiday season

SOURCE: Marriott New Partnership Launched to Lure Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts to Alabama MONTGOMERY, AL–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) –  Through a partnership with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center, Mayor Todd Strange and Alabama Black Belt Adventures announced the first in a series of Food and Wine Experiences to be held in Montgomery.