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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona will present the 2019 Heart of the House Awards to longtime radio personality Marty Manning, who recently retired after 50 years in broadcasting, and Thunderbirds Charities, a consistent and longtime supporter and advocate for Ronald McDonald House Charities and the families it serves, at A McNight to Remember Around the World in 80 Days Gala on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn Resort.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), PRISA Group and McConnell Valdes Consulting today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Manatí in Manatí, Puerto Rico. The Governor of Puerto Rico, the Hon. Alejandro Garcia Padilla, attended the hotel's ribbon-cutting ceremony. Hyatt Place Manatí represents the first international hotel brand in the north central region of Puerto Rico and the second Hyatt Place hotel to open in Puerto Rico within the last three months, marking for a strong return of Hyatt-branded hotels to the Island after a seven-year absence.

theatreWashington announced that on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of The Helen Hayes Awards this spring, the celebration will be held at the historic National Building Museum.

Marking a major milestone for Washington, DC, J.W. Marriott, Jr., executive chairman of Marriott International, Mayor Vincent C. Gray, District of Columbia, and dignitaries celebrated the topping off of the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, signifying that the 15-story property has reached its final construction height.

HYDERABAD, INDIA - Being part of a community isn't just about setting up shop, and when J.W. Marriott began his venture in the hotel business, he built it on the foundation of supporting the surrounding areas and its people. That Spirit to Serve is at the core of Marriott today, and the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and its staff are proud to be part of and give back to the local community through a number of initiatives.

PUNE, INDIA - JW Marriott Hotel Pune has recently been awarded the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2013. This accolade honours hospitality excellence and is bestowed upon establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. The award is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide, like the Pune luxury hotel, that rank in the top 10% worldwide for traveller feedback.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA - When it comes to standards, nothing's good as gold, and on May 31, 2013, the Courtyard Fredericksburg Historic District, offering Fredericksburg, VA suites, was recognized with the Gold Award at Marriott's annual CFRST General Managers Conference.

NEW YORK, July 1, 2013 - Thayer Lodging Group, a privately held investment company that produces strong Alpha Returns for investors in hotel real estate, announced the first investment of Thayer Fund VI the acquisition of the 338-room Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, from Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST).

According to the Children's Defense Fund, homicide is the leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-old African Americans. As we face these staggering realities, today, the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF), Snoop Lion (aka Snoop Dogg) and BET Networks announce a partnership to further address the issue of gun violence in black communities across the country.

According to the Children's Defense Fund, homicide is the leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-old African Americans. As we face these staggering realities, today, the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF), Snoop Lion (aka Snoop Dogg) and BET Networks announce a partnership to further address the issue of gun violence in black communities across the country.

MCR Development LLC proudly announced that its Residence Inn by Marriott Hunt Valley Hotel located in Hunt Valley, MD was awarded the 2012 Residence Inn "Hotel of the Year" Award at the Marriott General Manager's Conference in Orlando, FL. All told, seven MCR properties won Marriott accolades at the conference and 2012 marks the third consecutive year that the Hunt Valley property was honored as a top performing hotel after being awarded the 2011 Residence Inn by Marriott "Hotel of the Year" Award, and the 2010 Residence Inn by Marriott Chairman's Circle Award. Only one other Residence Inn has ever won the "Hotel of the Year" two years in a row. MCR awards earned at the Conference included:

The weekend of June 1st hosted Marriott's General Managers Conference, bringing together more than 2,700 leaders from Marriott's five CFRST brands: Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites. While the conference is an opportunity for the community to get together and share ideas, it's also a platform for recognizing top performers.

Recording artist Christina Aguilera revealed the ?The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards?? (?AMAs?) nominations this morning from the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

The 40th Anniversary AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) live on ABC from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE.

On Saturday, January 14, 2012 YoungArts honored actor, director, activist and founder of Sundance Institute+ Film Festival Robert Redford with the Arison Award; visual artist and 1986 YoungArts winner Doug Aitken with the Alumni Award; and arts administrator Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts, with the YoungArts Leadership Award, at the historic Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and the J.W. Marriott Marquis Hotel at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala.

On Saturday, January 14, 2012, at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala, YoungArts will honor actor Robert Redford with the Arison Award; visual artist Doug Aitken with the Alumni Award; and arts administrator Robert Lynch, President of the Americans for the Arts, with the YoungArts Leadership Award. The gala, held at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and the J.W. Marriott Marquis Hotel, will bring together prominent artists, community leaders, philanthropists and celebrities to celebrate the 2012 national YoungArts winners.

On Saturday, January 14, 2012, at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala, YoungArts will honor actor Robert Redford with the Arison Award; visual artist Doug Aitken with the Alumni Award; and arts administrator Robert Lynch, President of the Americans for the Arts, with the YoungArts Leadership Award. The gala, held at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and the J.W. Marriott Marquis Hotel, will bring together prominent artists, community leaders, philanthropists and celebrities to celebrate the 2012 national YoungArts winners.

American Airlines, a long-time patron and supporter of the arts, has formed a new partnership to produce the 'Hudson Union Society Salute to Broadway' speaker series. The Hudson Union Society is a midtown Manhattan-based organization that provides first-hand access to some of the world's most distinguished leaders in business, entertainment and politics.

Recording artists Nicki Minaj and Pitbull revealed the '2011 American Music Awards(R)' (AMAs) nominees this morning from the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE (see full list of nominees below). Katy Perry and Pitbull were announced as performers for the 39th annual AMAs. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.