Marriott Hotel in the French Quarter Offers Free Group Offer

    /24-7PressRelease/ - NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 22, 2008 - All doors lead to successful meetings at the Marriott Hotel on Canal Street in New Orleans. For a limited time, meeting planners have the chance to book three nights and stay the fourth night for free when organizations hold a meeting on Value Dates between June 1 and December 31, 2008.

A successful meeting opportunity is knocking in New Orleans and the Marriott wants groups to take advantage of the offer before it's too late. Enjoy an extra night in the Big Easy for free when booking three consecutive nights for the entire group.

The Marriott offers meeting planners over 80,000 square feet, 47 meeting rooms, with the Grand Ballroom being the largest at 27,089 square feet, with a seating capacity of 3,600. This Gold Key award-winning Louisiana convention center hotel is centrally located in the heart of the business district near the New Orleans Convention Center. Perfectly positioned for an array of meetings, conferences and events, the New Orleans Marriott has everything companies need to produce distinctive and stylish meetings and events.

The New Orleans hotel is opening the doors to a free group offer. Planners must ask for the fourth night free offer when submitting a qualifying RFP or requesting date and space availability. For more information, call (504) 553-5520, or submit an RFP at bigeasymeeting.com

About New Orleans Marriott
The New Orleans Marriott has proudly unveiled the completion of a $38 million renovation, and is located at the edge of the historic French Quarter. Now featuring 1,329 reinvented guest rooms and suites complemented by a sparkling Concierge Lounge and a revamped lobby including convenient service stands and a gift shop, this French Quarter landmark hotel also boasts a redesigned Grand Ballroom, 5 Fifty 5, serving a fresh approach to Louisiana cuisine, a chic wine bar, as well as an on-site Starbucks, FedEx Kinko's business center and a fully-equipped health club. Discover the bridge between business and pleasure at the esteemed Marriott New Orleans Hotel in the French Quarter. For more information or to make a reservation, call 504-581-1000 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msyla-new-orleans-marriott/.
* Offer based on availability and valid on hotel accommodations only. Not valid on food
and beverage, a/v equipment, or meeting room rental. Valid on published value dates June 1 through December 31, 2008. Offer not valid for meetings previously under negotiation or definite. Qualifying events include meetings with at least 150 rooms on a single night of the event. Value Dates are subject to change, so book early for best choice of dates. Four nights must be consecutive. Value of comp rooms not to exceed $50,000. May impact the hotel's ability to offer other concessions. 2008 Marriott International, Inc.

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