April Fool

The April Fool is anyone who does nottake advantage of this beautiful weather and come to Maine for the weekend! It is too early to be working in your yard, and your house will need cleaning next week too - but the Maine weather is perfect right now!

I am thinking of how I will enjoy the weather and have come up with several ideas:
1) Walk Back Cove - even just half way around
2) Sit on the Eastern Promenade and look at the water
3) Walk around Macworth Island
4) Fill my birdfeeder AGAIN ( those little critters are hungry )
5) Ride in my car with the top down

Dayna

Park and Fly

We are excited about our new Park and Fly rates! Now you can leave your car with us and have the shuttle van take you to the airport and pick you up - making traveling a little more Hassle -Free. Due to restricted paking, we have limited availability on this great package. Make your reservations early to be assured you can take advantage of tremendous savings.

See You soon!
www.marriott.com/pwmlo

Industry's Future Leaders

Jamie Courrier a student in Hospitality Management at  Widener University took time during her break to visit the Courtyard this morning to gain pervebial wisdom form those who face the challenges of a hospitality career on a daily basis.

It was my pleasure to share my experience and advice with her as she begins her exploration of the Hospitality business. Her goals are to be in event management, and her professional demeanor, and pleasant personality will certainly help her to acheive those goals. My most important piece of advice to anyone wishing to be in the Hospitality business is to gain experience. Line level jobs provide a solid base to grow from. You can more effectively manage when you have experienced.

Yo may end up a manager in Hospitality without a degree, but I doubt you will get a managemnet position without experience. We wish Jamie the best of luck in her future!

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

It's the Holiday Season!

It is the Holiday Season and everything is pretty quiet, so we have used this opportunity to our advantage!

Our annual Holiday Party was held on Sunday evening with a pot luck feast fit for a King! Every staff member in attendance went home with a gift that ranged from an overnight stay to a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Eli's Root Beer was flowing thanks to a generous donation.

Monday we had the elevator carpet replaced, and repairs done to the carpet in the hallways - Looks great!
Thank you to Billy "the carpet guy" for making this happen.

Travel safely as you visit friends and family!
Happy Holidays!

Dayna

Shop / Dine / Stay Portland, Maine

Check out this great video if you need inspiration as the shopping season comes full swing! Combining a night away and a great meal with shopping can help you get through buying those last gifts -

And what better place to stay than the Courtyard in South Portland, Maine

See you soon!

Dayna