Join the Road Team - You Could Win a Trip to Every Away Game of Your Favorite NFL Team Next Season, Courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests are the big winners as Courtyard by Marriott -- the new official hotel sponsor of the NFL -- launches a series of promotions, including Courtyard's Great NFL Road Tour Sweepstakes that could send one lucky fan and a friend on a football-filled, dream journey across the United States. In addition to the sweepstakes being launched today, Courtyard announces the winning burger in its Ultimate Game Day Burger contest on Facebook (www.facebook.com/courtyard) and the introduction of Football Fun at Courtyard hotels.

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As a brand that is known for its dedication to market research and customer engagement, Courtyard has identified its customers' love for professional sports, with professional football being right at the top of the list. The NFL sponsorship and these promotions allow Courtyard to recognize that sports passion, and enhance its guest offerings, thereby further differentiating the brand experience from competitors.

Courtyard's Great NFL Road Tour Sweepstakes has a grand prize of two game tickets, airfare, hotel accommodations and some spending money to every away game of the winner's favorite team for the 2012 season.* In addition, Courtyard will also offer 305 Instant Win prizes over the next 81 days, including trips to the upcoming Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and NFL Draft, as well as 47" LG LCD televisions, NFLShop.com gift cards and Courtyard gift cards. To enter for a chance to win, go to www.winwithcourtyard.com.

Meanwhile, the fans' votes have been counted and there is a winner in the Ultimate Game Day Burger contest. With a devilishly delectable complement of ingredients, including Fritos®, chili, sour cream and cheddar cheese on a burger, the Challenger Chili Burger has been voted the fan favorite, requiring two hands to tackle. The burger will now become an everyday player on the menu at The Bistro -- the new food and beverage concept at 400 new and renovated Courtyard hotels -- from December 1 through the rest of this NFL season. If you would like to prepare the Challenger Chili Burger while tailgating, you can find the recipe at www.facebook.com/courtyard.

In celebration of Courtyard's partnership with the NFL, the brand is introducing Football Fun at Courtyard every Monday and/or Thursday night when games are scheduled, and on the weekend during the playoffs. The lobby areas will be transformed into fan zones with many hotel staff dressed in NFL jerseys.

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' needs for choice and control.  With more than 900 locations in 36 countries, Courtyard by 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, go to www.courtyard.com.

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*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. For details and official rules, visit www.winwithcourtyard.com.

SOURCE Marriott International