Drool Is Cool! The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Debuts Saint Bernard as Leader of 'Bachelor's Pack' and Enhanced Dog-Friendly Program

BEAVER CREEK, Colo., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch has chosen a Saint Bernard to lead its new 'Bachelor's Pack' dog-friendly program, the culmination of recent enhancements to its services and amenities for four-legged guests.

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"Not only does the industrious Saint Bernard embody the Rocky Mountain lifestyle but, originally bred for rescue in the Alps, he is perfectly suited to participating in dog-therapy programs, which Bachelor will be trained to support," said General Manager Abdullah Vural. "In addition, after thorough research and careful selection, our dog-loving resort family is encouraged to suggest a canine of any wide variety of breeds to join his 'Pack' as a program representative."

Joining 'Bachelor's Pack' first on behalf of the resort will be Miner, an English Cream Golden Retriever, who–like the Saint Bernard–will make special appearances during 'Bachelor Parties' starting in June, during which time visitors will be invited to meet the new ambassador puppies.

In addition, every four-legged visitor at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch will be welcomed to 'Bachelor's Pack' with a 'swag' bag of premium pet supplies for use during their stay and a host of enhanced services and amenities.

In honor of the Bachelor's debut, the resort will donate every $125 per-stay dog fee this June to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

For more information or to make reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, please contact a travel professional, call (800) 241-3333 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/bachelorgulch. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RitzCarltonBachelorGulch.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 75 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings such as The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, which will open as the highest hotel in the world. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which originated in 1987. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of quality excellence, recognize quality achievements of companies and publicize successful quality strategies. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company won the award in 1992 and 1999. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)  

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