New Brunswick Visit

I had the priviledge of visiting our Marriott Regional Reservations Center in Fredricton, NB, Canada this past week. What a valuable experience it was! I got to meet the people who are on the other side of the transfer button, and learn just how talented they really are! They also got to attach faces and personalities to properties too.

Sitting in, and listening to reservation calls was eye opening. Each call from a different property  - and they were able to converse with the guest as though they personally intimately familiar with that property, and answer questions with confidence using the information provided to them on screen.

Lots of fabulous prizes were distributed to the associates that visited us throughout the day. One lucky person will be dining on Lobster very soon!

4 of us were there representing MCHG's Marriott properties. Courtyard Bangor, Fairfield Augusta, Fairfield Brunswick, Courtyard Portland, Fairfield Exeter NH, and Towne Place Gilford,NH!

I can't wait to see my new friends again - I am hoping they will come visit me - 

A Good Night's Rest makes Champions!

After spending the night at the Courtyard by Marriott , Grayce Selig a junior at Brandeis won the New England title in the 3,000 meter race. Selig was one of six Brandeis women to earn All-New England honors as the Judges finished in 10th place at the championships with 25 points.

The Courtyard is proud to have been the hotel of choice for this wonderful group of athletes!


http://www.brandeisjudges.com/sports/spring/wtrack/2009-10/news/ned3

Be a travel agent for Courtyard

Marriott has a great program for those businesses who might refer people to their properties!
Are you a real estate agent, Insurance agent, HR professional, or maybe a wedding consultant?
Just add a link to the Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport to your page, and receive a commission for any reservations made through that link. Everyhing can be done online to make it even easier -
http://www.marriott.com/marriott.mi?page=affiliateprogram

Give us a call if you  have technical difficulties - we will be happy to work with you to get you up and running.


Dayna, Jason & Rob

Check out our lens on Squidoo

I have been exploring Squidoo this past week, and developing a Lens for the Courtyard. It has been and still is an interesting process and site - you can start exploring at our page or "Lens" www.squidoo.com/courtyardportlandmaine

This blog is featured on the page, as well as a quick poll on Hotel Pet Peeves, and area photos-
I would love to have you visit and give feedback -

Thanks for exploring!

Bake Sale at Courtyard

The staff at the Courtyard by Marriott will be holding a bake sale on Tuesday September 15,to raise funds to contribute to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The effort is being spearheaded by Tracy Rickett a guest service agent who has been with us since opening just 2 years ago.

Wanting to help raise bail to help Dayna with her efforts,( see previous blog )
the staff has banned together in this effort. Tuesday's are the peak night of the week, when all of our regular guests will be here. I am hoping the staff doesn't buy all the goodies before our guests arrive! We know how much they look foward to their arrival cookies - maybe they will treat themselves to a special treat this week and help a good cause too.

Stop by if you are in the area, and get a sweet treat to go with your afternoon coffee -

Dayna