Earn Rewards When Booking Meetings or Group Events at Columbia Marriott Downtown in Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC – July 9, 2010 – The Columbia Marriott offers groups the opportunity to earn up to one million Marriott Reward Points, OR receive up to $5,000 credit towards overnight accommodations, when they book their next 2010 meeting or group event at this Columbia, SC hotel. Groups just have to book an event or meeting during the hotel's 2010 value dates.

With over 28,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space including two ballrooms, huge pre-function space and 15 meeting rooms, the Columbia Marriott offers the largest hotel meeting space in downtown Columbia, SC. The comprehensive meeting facilities are complemented by expert meeting professionals, a creative catering team and complete audiovisual resources.

Book a meeting in Columbia, SC early for best choice of dates and earn the following rewards:
- 150+ rooms actualized: Earn 100,000 points or $500 credit
- 300+ rooms actualized: Earn 500,000 points or $2,500 credit
- 500+ rooms actualized: Earn 1,000,000 points or $5,000 credit
For details contact, Karolyn Stone at 803-744-6922, via email at Karolyn.Stone@marriott.com.

This offer applies to new meetings and events contracted between May 1, 2010 & December 31, 2010. This offer is not valid for previously booked groups. Meeting planner must ask for Million Point Offer before final contract is signed. Minimum $5,000 spend required to qualify. Meeting must be booked and held over designated value dates; value dates may change based on availability at time of final contract, contact hotel for current availability. Offer can not be combined with any other group offer.

Columbia Marriott Downtown is located at the heart of the "Famously Hot, Surprisingly Cool" city just two blocks from Columbia's state capital and eight miles from Columbia's Metropolitan Airport. At the convergence of three major interstates, the 100% smoke-free, 300-room hotel is the ideal location for travelers to dine and sleep, meet and eat and ultimately rest and relax. Columbia is known for its genuine southern hospitality, sports, recreation, the arts and exciting late night entertainment districts. The beautifully appointed hotel has 28,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and convention space, 24 hour business center, on site City Center Grille restaurant, Garnet's Sport Bar, the only Concierge Lounge in the downtown area, heated indoor pool, hot tub, sun deck, Gift Shop, and complimentary airport shuttle. For additional information on the Columbia Marriott, please call 803-771-700 or visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/caemh-columbia-marriott/

Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International's iconic business brand and flagship, inspires best performance during travel and helps guests work, relax and recharge in their own way, at nearly 500 hotels in 60 countries. Marriott continues to accommodate life on the road for discerning business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professional service; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces that facilitate working, dining and socializing; meeting and event spaces and services that are gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitness facilities. All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, visit www.marriott.com.