POSTED: Tuesday February 15th 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
USA Hockey, Marriott Form New Partnership
Marriott Becomes Official Hotel Sponsor of USA Hockey
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey today announced a new partnership with Marriott International, one of the world's foremost leaders in the lodging industry. Under the agreement, Marriott will serve as the official hotel sponsor of USA Hockey.
In addition, Marriott will be the official hotel sponsor of USA Hockey's national teams, the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Ceremony, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Ceremony and the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championship.
"With such an extensive brand portfolio and reputation for top-notch customer service, Marriott will provide a significant benefit to our nearly 600,000 members across the nation," said Dave Ogrean, executive director for USA Hockey.
"Marriott is thrilled to partner with and support USA Hockey,” said Joanna Todd, vice president of global partnerships and promotions for Marriott International. “We look forward to cultivating a strong relationship with the organization and providing its members with great value, best in class accommodations and the high level of customer service for which we’re known."
With more than 3,500 properties and the broadest portfolio of brands in the industry, Marriott has been in business for more than 80 years and has built a culture and tradition of innovation and service.
As a part of Marriott's commitment, a team of sales associates will be assigned to USA Hockey's districts and affiliates to assist with hotel searches across all of Marriott's brands, requesting proposals and negotiating contracts. In addition, Marriott will provide access to a wide range of tools and programs to assist with travel needs.
Participating Marriott brands include JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites.
ABOUT USA HOCKEY
USA Hockey, Inc., founded in 1937 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the National Governing Body of the sport of ice hockey in the United States. With a membership of nearly 600,000 players, coaches, officials and volunteers that span all 50 states, USA Hockey seeks to promote the growth of hockey and provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing and administering the sport. For more information, visit USAHockey.com.
ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,500 lodging properties in 70 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Edition, Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $11 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit www.marriott.com/usahockey, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.
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Keywords · USA Hockey · Marriott International · partnership · official hotel sponsor · sponsorship · Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Ceremony · US Hockey Hall of Fame · 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Womens Championship
Name: Christy Cahill
Organization: USA Hockey
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Phone: 17195381169
URL: www.usahockey.com
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