The most exciting Hollywood production of the year actually happened in Burbank. Fresh from a multi-million renovation the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention emerges as a contemporary masterpiece of luxury and modern design. Centerpiece of the Entertainment & Media Capital of the world this hotel was designed for the future with environmentally friendly facilities and unsurpassed amenities.

Expertly planned meetings facilities with 46,000 square feet of exhibition rooms, pre-function areas and outdoor space. The Academy Ballroom which is over 15,000 square feet, is divisible into 6 sections, and can accommodate up to 2,240 for receptions and 1,300 for banquets. A total of 22 meeting rooms for breakout and training sessions as well as 4 beautifully appointed boardrooms with modern boardroom table, luxurious leather wrapped chairs, flat screen TV and an extensive list of audio/visual equipment all designed for those special VIP meetings. All meeting space is conveniently located on one level with direct access to the hotel.

There is so much more to this story including an irresistible promotional offer:

Book a meeting with 25+ peak room nights by June 30, 2009 to be actualized by December 31, 2010 and receive 3% rebate to your Master Bill, plus the following:

• Complimentary Meeting Room Rental
• Complimentary Upgrade for VIP Guest of your choice
• Complimentary Coffee Break
• Triple Marriott Rewarding Event Points

To take advantage of this introductory offer and to hear the rest of the story, call 818.840.6425 or email tward@pyramidhotels.com

The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa now offers two rejuvenating meeting incentives to choose from and it’s your pure preference, green or blu. The first is the environmentally conscious 'green' Spirit to Preserve the Rainforest to protect and preserve 1.4 million acres of endangered Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. A donation of 5% of the total cost of the group’s guest rooms will be made in the meeting organization’s name to Amazonas Sustainable Foundation on bookings of 10+ rooms per night.

While choosing ‘blu’ will bring personal balance to the planner or attendees offering a gift card to pure blu, the Spa at Newport Beach. For the planner who wants to indulge in the blu, relax, knowing you’ve made a great green choice by choosing Marriott’s only ENERGY STAR “Resort Network” Hotel in North America.

Groups seeking pure blu bliss* must book reservations by December 31, 2008, with a corresponding meeting at the hotel by March 31, 2009. Support of Spirit to Preserve the Rainforest* requires reservations by December 31, 2009, and a corresponding stay at the hotel by December 31, 2011.

The Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Hotel & Fitness Resort is a world-class hotel and sports and fitness resort concept appealing to both business and leisure travelers. Hotel guests have full access to the 75,000 square foot fitness club that includes state-of-the-art equipment, NCAA-regulation gymnasium, group fitness studios, outdoor aquatic area and more.

Book your next meeting by June 30, 2009 and actualize by December 30, 2009 and choose two of the following promotions:

• Complimentary Meeting Room Rental
• Complimentary Room Upgrade for VIP Guest of your choice
• Complimentary Guest Passes to Fitness Club for attendees
• Complimentary "Health Nut" Snack Break - includes your choice of a 20 minute meditation or yoga break
• Triple Marriott Reward Points

For more information on the Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Hotel & Fitness Resort, visit www.marriott.com/snaav or call 949-330-5522.

The San Francisco Marriott has completed an impressive $15 million renovation, keeping its charm and legendary service while introducing the urban lobby reinvented. The sophisticated lobby level features a local favorite day/night bar - Bin 55, a fully-appointed Starbucks-licensed store, and nearby business and individual zones for impromptu meetings.

The second floor atrium level boasts 17,000 square feet of flexible banquet and meeting space, offering 11 additional meeting rooms for a total of 63 meeting rooms throughout the hotel.

This premier convention hotel is steps away from the Moscone Center, many of the city’s top attractions and world class shopping on Union Square and Westfield's San Francisco Centre.

And now, groups can take advantage of special rates offered in 2009 –’10, while enjoying all that this renowned city has to offer.

For more information, visit SanFranciscoGroupMeetings.com or sales at 1-415-442-6029.

San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth Street San Francisco
California 94103 USA
Sales Fax : 1-415-486-8155
Sales Phone: 1-415-442-6029

Looking for a venue with affordable rates that offer stylish design in a customer centric environment? Look no further! Discover why planners are choosing Torrance Marriott South Bay as their new meeting destination. Conveniently located to both the LAX and Long Beach airports, the hotel is within minutes from pristine beaches, entertainment/dining options and located right across the street from the Del Amo Fashion Center, the country’s fifth largest shopping mall.

With the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel offers an inviting, open space catered for the 24/7 work and play pattern of today’s busy travelers. Experience a refreshing sense of arrival and indulge in one of our deluxe guest rooms featuring the Marriott’s Revive Bedding Package. Over 30,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting space promises a rewarding meeting and afterwards, unwind with friends and colleagues at our signature Rain Wine Bar & Lounge and outdoor Zen Garden.

Come see for yourself why Torrance Marriott South Bay is the place to be for your next event. Book and actualize a meeting by December 30, 2009 with a minimum of 50 peak night and receive:

• Free high-speed internet access in all guest rooms
• 20% off all Audio Visual per meeting
• 15% off catered Food & Beverage
• 1/40 Complimentary Rom Ratio
• Double Marriott Reward Points

ADDED BONUS: Receive an additional 25,000 Marriott Reward Points and 5% credit of total meeting rooms towards the master account for groups booked and actualized on:

• September 15 – November 3, 2008
• November 9 – December 30, 2008
• January 1-30, 2009
• April 4-24, 2009
• May 23 – June 19, 2009

Elect the Marriott Ventura Beach for your next meeting! Voted by the readers of the Ventura County Star as the #1 Hotel and Favorite Banquet Facility for two years in the row. The Marriott Ventura Beach is even more deserving of your vote with the addition of the new Las Brisas Ballroom - the perfect venue for a winning strategy session featuring a private outdoor terrace with a calming waterfall and a cozy fireplace.

The hotel’s Energy Policy resulted in the Ventura Beach Marriott recently receiving the prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protections. The Hotel is located just steps to the Pacific Ocean; one hour north of Los Angeles and thirty minutes south of Santa Barbara.

Elect the Marriott Special Promotion.

Book and hold a meeting of 30 room nights between 09/15/08 and 06/30/09 and receive the following:

• 15% off food and beverage
• 15% off in-house audio/visual services
• One free room per night for every 30 booked
• One suite upgrade (subject to availability)
• Triple Marriott Rewards points
• Complimentary Welcome reception

Visalia Marriott offers advanced facilities and expert meeting professionals to deliver a productive and successful event. What’s more, book your meeting by June 30, 2009, and choose two of the following options:

• A One-Hour Welcome Reception
• One Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• Complimentary HSIA in guest rooms
• Double Marriott Reward Points

Located in San Joaquin Valley, in central California, Visalia Marriott features over 115,000 square feet of meeting space including 19 meeting rooms and an exhibit hall with maximum seating capacity of 4,000. Guests will enjoy stylish guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, Marriott's Revive® bedding with softer sheets and plush mattresses, complemented by first-rate service. Visalia Marriott offers valuable meeting amenities and unrivaled access to Northern and Southern California for the ultimate California meeting destination.

To book your next meeting or for more information, call 1-559-636-2285 or visit www.marriott.com/vismc.

Culminating a $3.8 million guest room makeover and a complete renovation of the Blue Mesa Sports Grille in 2008, Marriott Denver West embarks on a $2.3 million extensive Meeting Space renovation to be completed by February 2009. All 9,600 square feet of meeting space will embrace a new “Contemporary Colorado” design; featuring a warm earth-tone palate and state-of-the-art technology upgrades; enhancing the hotel’s reputation as the preferred destination for groups up to 200. Elevating their experience, travelers can conveniently enjoy their favorite Starbucks beverage while accessing the complimentary wireless internet service in the new Starbucks Coffee Café. Not to be outdone, even the business center and fitness areas have been expanded with new equipment and design to provide greater efficiency, accessibility and comfort to guests on the go.

Come experience the exciting transformations at Marriott Denver West and take advantage of these great promotional offers:

Book a meeting with 25 peak rooms or more by June 30, 2009 and choose 2 of the following incentives as your reward upon completion of your event:

• 5% discount off of Catering menu item with minimum contracted total catering of $5,000
• 1 per 40 complimentary room night
• Double Marriott Rewards
• One Complimentary Morning or Afternoon break with purchase of One Continental Breakfast and Lunch
• $500 donation to Charitable Organization of your choice

For more information, call (303) 312-5441 or (303) 279-9100 and mention the Marriott Denver West Insider promotion.

As a part of the Marriott International initiative to preserve the rainforests, Fort Collins Marriott has introduced an “even greener” offering. Group bookings of 10 or more guest rooms made by December 31, 2009 will have a cash contribution made in the group’s name to the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation to protect the Juma Reserve in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. Donations will equal five percent of the total cost of the group’s guest rooms.

What’s “even greener”, Fort Collins Marriott is rewarding meeting planners who give back to nature with the means to get back to nature. Planners who book a meeting of 20 or more guest rooms between January 1 and March 31, 2009 will receive an exciting alternative to transportation with a Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8 bicycle. Designed for travel through urban terrain, this performance vehicle provides commuters with an “even greener” mode of transportation, further offsetting their carbon footprint on the global environment. Approximate retail value $1,000.

For information and reservations call 1-970-226-5200 or visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ftcco-fort-collins-marriott.

An Exciting Revitalization for Western Region Convention Hotels!

Planning a great meeting without breaking the bank doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Introducing Reveal-A-Deal, a rewarding new meeting planner incentive in Texas. Book your next event at the upscale Houston Airport Marriott and receive not just DOUBLE MARRIOTT REWARDS® POINTS but a game piece card to our Reveal-A-Deal promotion with valuable cash prizes you can use towards your meeting. Book two meetings with us and we’ll triple your prize!

Earn up to three (3) game pieces containing cash prizes when you book your next meeting by December 31, 2009. Only one game piece gets to play, so pick the highest $$$ prize. The cash prize printed on the game piece indicates the amount that will be credited to your meeting’s Master Account. Game card prize amounts include $150, $300, $500 and $1,000.

That’s not all! We’ll also give you a Visa Gift Card in the same amount. Yes! You can double dip.

Here’s the deal: You can keep your cash prizes OR you have the option to sign a second contract for an event of similar size or larger and we will triple the amount of your cash prize!

DO WE HAVE A DEAL? Contact the Houston Airport Marriott Sales Department at (281) 443-5233 and mention the Reveal-A-Deal promotion and for terms and conditions. But don’t wait. Winning is guaranteed.

Book a meeting with 25 or more rooms peak, which includes a Friday or Saturday night stay and get the weekend rate of $119 for your entire stay.

Offer Includes:

• Complimentary one bedroom suite upgrade for VIP
• 10% off Banquet Food & Beverage
• Free internet access in guest rooms
• Double Marriott Rewards Points for Meeting Planner

For more details and to book your next group, please call (713) 978-7400 and mention the Home for the Holidays Group Offer.