Fighting the Economy - the Newport Marriott Hotel in Rhode Island Rewards Customers for Driving by Paying for Their Gas

Newport, RI, May 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- On Friday, May 23, 2008 Perry Kessler, Director of Marketing at the Newport Marriott hotel, in the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island, announced a summer gas card promotion aimed at fighting tough economic times. “The high price of gas is a struggle, especially on the tourism and travel industry”, Kessler explained, “This promotion is designed to reward the traveler for driving, for each night they stay they will earn a $20 name brand gas card.”

The promotion runs from now until September, 2008. Reservations can be made online in the “deals” section of the Newport Marriott web site www.newportmarriot.com (be sure that the promotional code CSE appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box) or by calling 1-800-834-6418 (in the US) and asking for promotional code CSE.

The newly renovated Newport Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island. With a convenient harbor location, legendary attractions such as the Cliff Walk, Newport Mansions, Castle Hill Lighthouse and the International Tennis Hall of Fame are all easily accessible. The hotel’s Newport Harbor location also means that sailing, golfing and beach facilities are nearby. The hotel offers a spa, restaurant, lounge, concierge and comprehensive health club with whirlpool, sauna, racquet ball courts, roof deck and 24,800 sq. feet of flexible meeting space. Newport Marriott is well suited for the leisure traveler seeking a luxurious experience.

###