Marriott Launches Incentives to Jump Start Your Next Meeting -- Available Now at More than 1,200 Hotels Worldwide

Bethesda, MD.- Meetings mean business and are good for the economy. To provide a boost, Marriott is offering the Marriott Meetings Matter Promotion, which includes a variety of unprecedented incentives to book your next group at more than 1,200 of its hotels and resorts across the globe. Now through March 31, 2010, any group booking of 50 paid cumulative room nights or more at participating Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance and Courtyard hotels is eligible for:

- One complimentary guest room for every 35 rooms booked

- 25 percent allowable attrition rate
- Double Marriot Rewards® points for the Meeting Planner
- Two percent rebate off the master bill for meetings with at least 100 paid cumulative room nights

“Now more than ever it is important for people to get out and meet face to face with their customers, team members and organizations. Meetings are one of the best ways to share new ideas, network, and to develop, train and motivate people,” said Stephanie Linnartz, senior vice president, global sales, Marriott International, Inc.
"This special offer helps jump start meetings by matching Marriott’s expertise hosting groups with some great incentives.”

Meeting Planners, who are Marriott Rewards members and register for this promotion, can receive up to 50,000 bonus points by earning double Marriott Rewards points with Rewarding EventsSM for meetings held at all Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn and SpringHill Suites hotels. Qualifying meetings must have at least 10 rooms for one night or be a catering only event. Meeting Planners can redeem their Marriott Rewards points for over 250 rewards, including $250 or $500 meeting credits certificates, which can be used to offset costs on a future meetings. For more information and/or to register, go to MeetingsbyMarriott.com or call 888-998-8677.