BETHESDA, Md., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Courtyard by
Marriott, The Official Hotel Sponsor of the NFL, announced the
winners of its Great NFL Road Tour Sweepstakes, handing off trips
to 2012 NFL draft and 2012 Pro Bowl, as well as season tickets to
all of the 2012 away games to one winner's favorite team.
"Courtyard guests love pro football, so awarding football lovers
with experiences of a lifetime is a great feeling," said
Janis Milham, Vice President and
Global Brand Manager for Courtyard by Marriott. "We go the extra
yard at Courtyard to provide our guests with a comfortable, fun,
and fan-filled place to watch the game, and nothing beats the
energy of football fans in a football stadium."
Grand prize winner David Sutter
of Texas scored the grand prize,
including two 2012 season game tickets, airfare, hotel
accommodations, and spending cash to every away game of the team of
his choice, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sutter, an Alquippa,
Pennsylvania, native, has
supported the Steelers as long as he can remember. While he did not
have the chance to attend football games on a regular basis, that
didn't stop his love for the team.
"I've been a huge Steelers fan all of my life and have always
wanted to be cheering at the stadium but didn't have the chance to
attend many home games in Pittsburgh," said Sutter. "This year, the NFL
football season will mean more to me than it ever did before since
I've been lucky enough to win Courtyard's grand prize. Traveling
around the country to support my team is something I never dreamed
I'd be able to do."
This year's 2012 NFL season will feel very different for David
than years past. He will be waving his "terrible towel" with pride
at every away game during this upcoming NFL season set to kick-off
in August 2012. The now Texas resident didn't hesitate when it came to
choosing the Steelers despite his relocation from Pennsylvania to Texas years ago.
David still has one decision ahead of him: who gets the other
ticket? According to David, it's between a childhood Pittsburgh friend and his wife. Whoever he
chooses, David's got a more than willing travel companion ready to
embark on the journeys with him.
Other selected winners include Tina
Cotnoir of Deltona, Fla.,
who will be heading to the 2012 NFL Draft, Karen Block of Tulsa,
Okla., who will be cheering on teams at this year's 2012 Pro
Bowl, and Brian Hoare of
San Clemente, Calif., who will be
attending the ultimate football event of the year, the Super
Bowl.
Along with the Great NFL Road Tour Sweepstakes, Courtyard by
Marriott—The Official Hotel Sponsor of the NFL—recently showcased a
prototype of its newly renovated lobbies at the NFL Experience at
the Indiana Convention Center. The
new lobbies feature full-service bistros, comfortable dining areas,
and open communal areas, perfect for sitting with fellow football
fans (or even rivals) to enjoy a game.
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 37 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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SOURCE Marriott International