Experience the Glamour of the Holidays with One-of-a-Kind Las Vegas Hotels & Events

BETHESDA, Md., Nov 03, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), one of the world's leading lodging companies, is reminding travelers this holiday season that there's more to Las Vegas than its casinos and all-night parties. There's also plenty of holiday cheer near many Las Vegas hotels where guests can enjoy the magic of the season.

Some of the city's top holiday attractions include: -- Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens. All dressed up for the holidays, this unique garden features four acres of drought-tolerant ornamentals, cacti and other succulents outfitted in 500,000 lights and surrounded by seasonal displays. Local choirs and Santa will make appearances throughout the season. The garden is open nightly, from sundown to 10 p.m., from Nov. 18 to Jan. 1, except on Christmas.

-- The Strip. Although The Strip is lit up all year long, the holidays add even more lights to this already-shimmering boulevard. Not only do many Las Vegas hotels and casinos decorate for the season, but with the addition of festive shop windows and holiday revelers virtually everywhere, The Strip becomes the city's epicenter for celebration.

-- Holiday Shows. Throughout the winter holidays, performers flock to Las Vegas to help ring in the season. From Wynonna and Andy Williams to Lee Greenwood and Mannheim Steamroller, there are holiday shows nearly every night of the week. Visitors should check with their Las Vegas hotel's concierge to find out which performers will be in town during their stay.

-- Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. For 10 days, from Dec. 3 to Dec. 12, vacationers can shop for holiday gifts at the "only 'original' gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo." Located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, visitors can explore more than 400 "boutiques" featuring custom jewelry, western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, art, crafts and pottery.

In addition to information about area attractions, Marriott's Las Vegas hotels provide full concierge service to assist guests with planning every detail of their stay. To learn more about this season's special events, dining options, spa getaways and golf vacations, visit http://www.marriott.com/city/las-vegas-hotels.

About Marriott MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, 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; 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.

CONTACT: Jeff Gold [phone] [e-mail] SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.

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