Media Contact:

Lauren Mahjoubi

Marketing Manager

Minneapolis Marriott City Center

lauren.mahjoubi@marriott.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

[MINNEAPOLIS June 11, 2012] Minneapolis Marriott City Center invites guests to come out and enjoy a weekend of pride in downtown Minneapolis. Just one block from the Twin Cities Pride parade route and walking distance to Loring Park, this hotel is ideal for any weekend getaway. As proud supporters of the LGBT community, Minneapolis Marriott City Center is a TAG Approved^® hotel offering visitors a chance to navigate the city in style and experience the citys pride with two Twin Cities Pride Minneapolis hotel suite packages, a live fashion show on June 22, 2012, 5:00-7:30p.m., and buy one get one free GLBTini cocktail specials in honor of the citys weekend festivities.

Twin Cities Pride package one includes:

Deluxe guest room accommodations

Two complimentary tickets to Saloons Sunday Block Party on June 24th

Minimum stay of three nights

Twin Cities Pride package two includes:

Deluxe guest room accommodations

Two martinis in the hotel lounge, plus two manicure vouchers

Friday stay only

The Twin Cities room packages are available now through June 24, 2012. The hotel deals in Minneapolis start at $210 per room, per night, and exclude tax and gratuities. Rates are based on availability. Be sure that promotional code LPR appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the U.S. and ask for promotional code LPR. All customers are eligible for the Twin Cities Pride visitors promotion.

About Minneapolis Marriott City Center

Experience award-winning style and service at the revitalized Minneapolis Marriott City Center, a Minneapolis hotel ranked in the top 25 US hotels of 2010 by Trip Advisor. Make yourself at home in over 580 inviting hotel rooms with stunning views of the city skyline, including unique and spacious bi-level suites with modern art and stylish furnishings. Consistently ranked as the best located hotels in Minneapolis, just ½ block off Hennepin Ave. and two blocks from the Twins stadium. Relax body and mind inside our serene sauna or invigorate and revive at our state-of-the-art fitness center for convenient downtown recreation. Plan impressive business functions in more than 42,000 square feet of Minneapolis reception space, or savor the elegant details of renovated banquet halls for a wedding celebration to remember. Enjoy access to top Twin City attractions at this Minneapolis, Minnesota hotel including the Metrodome, Target Center, Minneapolis Convention Center, Target Field, Nicollet Mall and downtown Minneapolis restaurants. Experience the pulsating energy of the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 612-349-4000, or visit Marriott.com/MSPCC.

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