Indulge In The Local Culture At SpringHill Suites' New "Art of Local" Series

CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SpringHill Suites by Marriott is excited to announce the launch of the brand-wide "Art of Local" series.  The all-suite hotel brand is bringing the local community and their artistic expressions into hotels across North America to inspire guests to explore each destination through art. Style and design are basic foundations of SpringHill Suites, and to continue building on those foundations, the Art of Local programming is focused bringing the city's finest artisans into the hotel lobbies to showcase their talents, allowing guests to immerse in local culture. Today's event at the SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North is the official kick-off of this new program.

"Our guests want to connect with the local community when they are traveling. We want to be their guide. We understand that busy schedules often allow little time to explore. The Art of Local series is the perfect opportunity to give our guests a chance to experience the local culture, right in our lobbies," said Loren Nalewanski, vice president and global brand manager of SpringHill Suites. "We are setting a new standard for hotel experiences by opening our doors, expanding our reach and bringing the inspiration right to guests."

Art of Local is an innovative way of seeing the world from a new perspective and exploring what art means to individual cities. To help elevate the local art culture, SpringHill Suites embraces all forms of art and brings it into the hotel through interactive experiences. The Art of Local program broadens the definition of "traditional art", expanding across various platforms including:

• Visual art that excites the eye such as photography, sculpture, painting, and film.
• Craftsmanship that fosters innovation such as glassblowing, cigar rolling, pottery, etc.
• Performing artists that thrill with dance, comedy, poetry and live plays.
• Musical acts that express ideas and emotion through music.
• Culinary creations that stimulate the palate and energize the soul.

Each individual hotel will have a designated associate who is fully immersed in their local art scene. This local expert will curate and plan Art of Local events showcasing local artisan talents and bring the town's culture into the hotel. Each SpringHill Suites property across the U.S. and Canada will host Art of Local events throughout the year to inspire guests and enable them to connect with the local community during their stay.

Kickoff for the Art of Local program will be in Chicago this week, highlighting different types of artisans that guests can anticipate experiencing at an on-property event. Some of the featured artisans include:

• Brooklyn's beloved and Billboard's #1 Emerging Artist – MisterWives.
• Chicago muralist - Don't Fret Art
• Creators of Los Angeles' illusive art wall - Experimental Half Hour
• Austin's own creator of visual feasts - Jessie Maxwell Bearden
• Chicago's famous interactive mixologists - Femme Du Coupe

Art of Local is the evolution of the brand's signature ArtNight program launched in 2010, which brings local artists into the hotel, providing a platform to celebrate and showcase their craft to the delight of both hotel guests and surrounding communities. For more information on the Art of Local series or SpringHill Suites by Marriott please visit www.SpringHillSuites.com

About SpringHill Suites by Marriott
SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite hotel brand that offers guests the little extras to help them enjoy their time away. The brand is a fresh take on mixing business and pleasure, as it allows travelers to expect the unexpected and indulge in the little things that make their trip more exciting. Featuring spacious and stylish suites, the well-designed room layouts that allow guests to relax and reenergize. Launched in 1998, the brand currently has more than 350 locations in the United States and Canada. SpringHill Suites participates 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 or reservations, contact the SpringHill Suites toll-free number at 888-287-9400, visit www.springhillsuites.com, become a fan at www.facebook.com/springhillsuites or follow SpringHill Suites at twitter.com/springhillsuite.

About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 5,700 properties in over 110 countries. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company's 30 leading brands include: Bulgari Hotels and Resorts®, The Ritz-Carlton® and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, St. Regis®, W®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, The Luxury Collection®, Marriott Hotels®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Renaissance® Hotels, Sheraton®, Delta Hotels by Marriott^SM, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Tribute Portfolio™, Design Hotels™, Gaylord Hotels®, Courtyard®, Four Points® by Sheraton, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Aloft®, Element®, Moxy Hotels®, and Protea Hotels by Marriott®. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com and @MarriottIntl.

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