This Summer Get Up to $40 in Visa® Gift Cards from Courtyard by Marriott with A Weekend Stay

BETHESDA, Md., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Courtyard by Marriott is putting a little money back in your wallet.  Guests who book a weekend stay at a participating Courtyard hotel will receive a voucher redeemable for up to $40 in Visa® gift cards.*  The gift cards can be used anywhere Visa is accepted.

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To receive a Visa gift card as part of your weekend getaway, guests must stay between June 18 and September 6, 2010. Reservations must be made by July 30, 2010 and booked 7 days in advance to qualify.  The weekend getaway reservation must include a Friday or Saturday night.  When booking, use the promotional code CYS.

"We know that travelers this summer are looking for added value with their stays," said Janis Milham, vice president and global brand manager, Courtyard by Marriott.  "The Visa gift card can be redeemed anywhere Visa is accepted, giving our guests the option to use it around the world."

Courtyard has been a leader in lodging for more than 25 years by offering travelers the amenities they want while on the road.  Courtyard hotels in North and Central America offer complimentary high speed Internet access in guest rooms and free Wi-Fi in public spaces, giving guests the option to stay connected during their time away, or unplug and unwind if they choose.  Courtyard hotels also feature a 24-hour market where guests can purchase healthy snacks, drinks or sundries to replace items they may have forgotten to pack, as well as a pool and fitness center to help maintain fitness while on the road.

The popular brand is undergoing a system wide makeover, and is recognized as the perfect hotel choice for business and leisure travelers alike.  More than 150 Courtyard hotels now feature the popular Refreshing Business lobby concept, providing guests a refreshing and open environment to unwind and socialize after a long day of sightseeing.  These new lobbies feature enhanced food and beverage service at The Bistro – Eat.Drink.Connect.® with healthier, more extensive menu offerings as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

Another signature component of the new lobby is the interactive GoBoard® technology.  The 57-inch LCD touch screen allows guests to navigate through the latest news, sports and business headlines, local weather conditions and maps to find information about the surrounding area.  To learn more about Courtyard's reinvention, go to www.courtyard.com.

*Guests will receive one voucher for a $20 Visa gift card per room, per night for up to two nights. Maximum offer value is $40 in combined gift card value, regardless of total length of stay. Guests can elect to redeem voucher for either a gift card distributed in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars at point of redemption. Guest has 30 days from checkout to register on the website listed on the promotional voucher provided to receive gift card. A gift card will be mailed to qualified guests within 4-6 weeks after online registration. For complete terms and conditions, visit www.courtyard.com/giftcard.

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