Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East Hotel Announces Penthouse Suite Naming Facebook Contest

The Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel has announced its Penthouse Suite Naming Facebook Contest.

To enter, Like the Residence Inn New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel’s Facebook page and peruse the penthouse photo gallery to get a feel for the suite. Then access the Penthouse Suite Naming Contest app and submit an entry. The most original, creative name will be selected after the contest closes, and the winner will receive a four-day/three-night trip for two to New York City to stay in this stunning penthouse suite, complete with breakfast.

The Grand Prize Winner will be determined based on consumer votes, relevance to the brand and New York City as well as the creativity and originality of the name. The contest opens Wednesday, July 17 and closes Wednesday, July 31. See the Facebook app page for additional rules and details.

The new Penthouse Suite is a modern suite with 519 sq. ft. of livable space, lofty 15-foot ceilings and generous natural light. The private bedroom features a large bathroom with an over-sized shower and Paul Mitchell Salon bath amenities. To meet guests’ entertainment needs, the suite comes equipped with two flat-screen HD televisions that include cable channels. Additionally, the luxurious suite opens to a private 335-square-foot outdoor terrace, complete with lounge chairs and magnificent views of the Chrysler Building and Manhattan skylines.

The Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel is close to many New York City attractions like Times Square, Grand Central Station, the United Nations and more. Hotel amenities for both business and leisure travelers include free high-speed Internet access, business meeting spaces with catering services available, free hot breakfast buffet, accessible rooms with 32” wide openings, full kitchen suites and a fitness center.

Source: The Residence Inn by Marriott

Orbitz.com Launches "Gift It Forward" Facebook Contest

This holiday season, Orbitz Facebook fans will have the chance to recognize individuals who make the world a better place with the gift of travel through the Orbitz "Gift It Forward" contest on Facebook. Whether saving someone a trip to the store or helping to save the world, the "Gift It Forward" contest allows Orbitz Facebook fans to nominate a deserving neighbor, co-worker, family member, or friend for a well-deserved luxury vacation to Mexico.

"The wonderful thing about the Gift It Forward contest is that it allows our fans to nominate others for the good things they've done," said Chris Orton, president of Orbitz.com. "Orbitz is excited to provide a much-needed vacation to those who have gone above and beyond, and Gift It Forward is a great way for deserving people to be recognized for their actions."

To nominate someone for "Gift It Forward," visit the Orbitz Facebook page and complete a short form describing why the person nominated deserves to win. After submitting the form, the nominator must inform the nominee that they need to "Gift It Forward" and nominate someone else for their entry to be valid. Orbitz will award six travel packages to the nominees and their nominators for all-inclusive luxury trips to Mexico. Orbitz will also award fans with pairs of round-trip airline tickets throughout the contest just for submitting a nomination. Nominations are accepted now through December 9.

Orbitz will select ten finalists based on a combination of relevance, quality, and creativity. Orbitz Facebook fans will then vote for their favorite story. The top three finalists and those who nominated them can win one of these grand prizes:

• First Place: Vouchers for round-trip airfare, one all-inclusive 4-night stay at the Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Perla for two and $800 in spending cash; and one 5-night stay at the Palace Resorts for two including meals, beverages, and $800 in spending cash.

• Second Place: Vouchers for round-trip airfare, one all-inclusive 5-night stay at Marival Residences & World Spa for two including unlimited tours and unlimited golf green fees, and $700 in spending cash; and one 5-night all-inclusive stay at the Riu Santa Fe for two, including $575 in spending cash.

• Third Place: Vouchers for round-trip airfare, one all-inclusive 5-night stay at the Hotel Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe for two including a $20 spa services credit and $575 in spending cash, and one all-inclusive 5-night stay at the Riu Emerald Bay for two and $550 in spending Cash.

In addition to the prizes mentioned above, Orbitz will randomly award pairs of round-trip airline tickets throughout the promotion just for submitting a nomination. To nominate someone for "Gift It Forward," visit www.facebook.com/orbitz. Grand prize winners will be announced on or about December 22, 2011.

Source: PR Newswire