SpringHill Suites Offers Designers "Key" to Success

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SpringHill Suites by Marriott, a brand known for embracing local art and design, launched today its National Key Card Contest in search for inspiration and originality for its 2012 special edition hotel key. In addition to awarding great prizes, the brand is providing amateur and professionals alike the opportunity to have their design featured on keycards at nearly 300 hotels, gaining exposure to thousands of guests and visitors.  

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Submissions can be made at www.springhillsuites.com from today until November 1, 2011. Only one submission per person is allowed and one must be 18 years or older to enter.  The top prize includes two plane tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S., $1,000 gift card and an iPad II.  Five runners-up will each receive iPad II. Winning designs will be announced on December 5, 2011 at www.facebook.com/springhillsuites.

"Design and style is the core element of SpringHill Suites," said Callette Nielse, vice president and global brand manager for SpringHill Suites.  "Extending the invitation to creative minds nationwide allows us to get inspired and thereby continue to translate that great energy into forming a unique experience for our guests."

The key card contest is one of several SpringHill Suites' initiatives that celebrates the brand's commitment to style, design and the arts. During the month of September, more than 30 SpringHill Suites properties will transform their lobbies into art galleries for an evening called ArtNight. The lobbies will showcase the artwork of local artists, galleries and art students from communities throughout the country. For a complete listing of ArtNight events, visit http://www.facebook.com/springhillsuites?sk=events

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About SpringHill Suites
SpringHill Suites is ideal for business and leisure travelers who look for style and inspiration in their stay. Featuring suites larger than traditional hotel rooms, SpringHill Suites makes it easy for guests to spread out and fully enjoy their space. Launched in November 1998, the brand currently has more than 280 locations in the United States and Canada. SpringHill Suites along with over 3,100 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participate in Marriott Rewards, the guest reward program that allows its over 30 million members to earn points or airline miles for each dollar spent during each stay.

For more information, visit www.springhillsuites.com.

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SOURCE Marriott International