Youth travel experiences are great educational and social opportunities and in keeping with the vision of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) the Courtyard Cal Expo is proud to offer high quality accommodations to the association as it brings its annual conference to Sacramento Aug.27-31, 2010.

The SYTA Conference is the premier event for the student and youth travel market and the Courtyard is a premier hotel destination, with the Sacramento Cal Expo location conveniently located near Sacramento International Airport, Downtown Sacramento, the California State Capital, Old Town Sacramento and Sacramento State University.

We're pleased to offer SYTA members a safe, comfortable place to learn, and, were happy to play host to such an esteemed group of young people said Courtyard Property Manager Doug Warren, in speaking of the SYTA and the impact it has on promoting and providing youth travel experiences both in the United States and worldwide.

The SYTA is a partnership of dedicated professionals passionate in promoting and providing travel experiences for students and youth which enhance their social, cultural and educational growth. The associations annual conference serves as the essential marketplace and networking event for the youth travel industry and also provides educational growth and information sharing to help student travel related companies improve themselves and the products and services they provide.

Hotels such as the Courtyard Cal Expo provide perfect accommodations for youth travel experiences and are excited at the opportunity to host this association for its premier event. This fine hotel features well-lighted interior corridors, 109 spacious guest rooms with two queen size beds to comfortably sleep four persons; and crisp, luxurious bedding with two types of pillows, so young and old alike will have every opportunity for a good nights rest. Each room also features a separate sitting area with pull-out sofa bed and chairs. This safe and impeccably clean environment provided by the Courtyard offers a great location for those attending the 2010 SYTA Annual Conference.

The hotel near Cal Expo offers accessible guest rooms with the same host of great amenities such as complimentary wired and wireless Internet service both in the room and throughout the hotel, a flat screen television, and premium movie channels along with cable/satellite, two telephones and a radio. A coffee maker/tea service is also provided as well as a desk/work area with ergonomic chair, iron, ironing board and hair dryer. When it comes times for meetings, workshops or pizza parties, the hotel also has state-of-the-art function space for meetings or workshops and an on-site business center for any last minute business needs.

While theres plenty of activities in the Sacramento area, guests can also enjoy on-site fun and relaxation, at the hotels fitness center and outdoor pool.

The Sacramento conference hotel, with its unique location on Business I-80 allows easy access to Roseville, Rancho Cordova, West Sacramento, Folsom and Cherry Island. There is also plenty of space for bus parking, and its free.

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Hotel Prepares for SYTA 2010 in Sacramento

Since its debut at the 21st Annual Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Conference & Exhibition in April, the mypressi TWIST has challenged traditional thinking on how, and where, quality espresso is made. Introducing a new, patent-pending, pneumatic delivery system that is fueled by N2O cartridges, the award-winning TWIST happily exceeded industry expectations, producing exceptional espressoanytime, anyplace. Today, in celebration of National Espresso Day, Espressi, Inc. is pleased to announce their global distribution partners and worldwide product availability of the $ 169 (US) mypressi TWIST.

Espresso and espresso-based drinks have become a favorite of Americans and coffee lovers everywhere, states Stephen OBrien, Espressi, Inc. CEO and creator of the mypressi TWIST. Today were announcing widespread availability of the TWIST, a product that has already changed the way people think about creating and enjoying their espresso. Global sales have exceeded our wildest expectations and we are thrilled to be partnering with an amazing group of distributors to bring the TWIST to espresso lovers the world over.

The easily portable TWIST requires no external power and is small and light enough to fit easily into a briefcase, backpack or handbag; yet it produces espresso with an exceptional crema and taste. For coffee enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the arrival of the mypressi TWIST, the wait is now over. Espressi, Inc. is currently fulfilling online pre-orders and shipping product to their international partners for retail distribution. New orders for the TWIST are being accepted online at http://shop.mypressi.com and other leading online retailers. In the United States the TWIST is also available at all Intelligentsia caf

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Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com) opened the 196-room Courtyard by Marriott in Miami, Florida on Friday, November 20, 2009. Located at 2649 South Bayshore Drive, the Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove is owned by Robert Finvarb Companies and managed by Marriott International.

Located on the Biscayne Bay, seven miles from the Miami International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown, the Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove offers guests convenient access to CocoWalk, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Seaquarium, the Miami Science Museum and the Coconut Grove Marina and Sailing Club. Rates are seasonal.

At Courtyard, we research and test our designs to provide for comfort and functionality, said Tim Sheldon, senior vice president, brand management, Marriott International. Weve become Americas leading select-service hotel brand by listening to our customers and giving them what they want at a rate below traditional full-service hotels.

Meeting the evolving needs of the traveler, Courtyard has redesigned its public space. The new concept includes, a business library featuring individual workstations with high-speed data ports and ergonomic chairs; a pantry-style, 24-hour grab and go food and beverage area called The Market, and a lounge area where guests can work, meet and dine in a relaxing setting.

The 20-story hotel offers 6,872 square feet of meeting space to accommodate meetings and functions of up to 400 people. Other guest facilities and services include the Courtyard Cafe restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner, a heated outdoor swimming pool, exercise room, valet guest laundry service and faxing/copying. The hotel also offers 158 rooms with balconies overlooking the sparkling Biscayne Bay or the Miami skyline.

Courtyard guest rooms feature either a king-size bed or two double beds, a seating area with sofa bed or oversized chair, a large, well-lit work desk, two telephones and complimentary wireless Internet access. The Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove features 20 suites with king-size beds. Other in-room amenities include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron with ironing board, and cable television with a free premium movie channel.

Courtyard by Marriott is the leading select-service hotel brand in the United States. Providing guests with a combination of casual comfort and time saving services, Courtyard hotels feature large functional guest rooms and are conveniently situated where people travel. All Courtyards now offer free high-speed Internet service to guests. Locations range from airports and office parks to downtown areas and recreational destinations. Several locations feature revitalized historical buildings. Courtyard has over 800 hotels worldwide. Courtyard participates in the companys award-winning Marriott Rewards

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New and exciting things have been happening at the Fairfield Inn Sacramento Cal Expo with a hotel renovation that has included television upgrades, new mini refrigerators, and a grand new look for the hotels lobby and lounge. Guests at this redecorated hotel near downtown Sacramento will find these fabulous changes provide a whole new attitude for time spent in a hotel room. Striving to create a warm and welcome atmosphere where guests can find true comforts and relaxation, whether traveling for business or pleasure, the hotel has gone to great lengths to accelerate the amenities guests have come to know and expect.

All of this hotels spacious one-bedroom suites and studio rooms have been renovated to include new 32 flat screen HD-ready TVs and, coming in 2010, a 24-channel HD viewing package so guests will be able to receive high quality entertainment within their room and a greater opportunity for rest and relaxation after a busy day. With cable/satellite service, premium movie channels and pay-per-view movies the entertainment options in these hotel rooms are some of the best in Sacramento.

"Our renovations really focus on the time our customers spend in the room, said Property Manager Doug Warren about the recent upgrades and renovations. We are thrilled to offer our customers an opportunity to relax and enjoy wonderful video quality on our new equipment, also it give us a chance to stand out from our local competition who dont offer the amenities that we do."

The great hotel guest rooms at the Fairfield Inn Sacramento Cal Expo are also now equipped with new mini refrigerators in the hotels 73 double queen rooms and suites, along with the standard coffee maker and tea service to ensure every convenience that will allow for a more relaxing stay. And, of course, this impressive hotel provides luxurious Marriott bedding that includes fine, crisp linens, custom comforters and two types of pillows to ensure every opportunity for a good nights rest.

At this hotel near CSUS, rooms are also equipped with a well-lighted work area and free wired and wireless high speed Internet. Two phones are conveniently located within each room and provide voicemail services and speaker phone capability.

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The Residence Inn by Marriott extended stay hotel in Arlington, Texas, celebrates six months of successful operation serving the Dallas and Arlington, Texas, markets. This 96-room, all suite hotel in Arlington, Texas, originally opened in late April, 2009. Located at 801 Highlander Boulevard, the Residence Inn Dallas Arlington South hotel operates as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Chase Hospitality of Irving, Texas. Chase Hospitality also recently opened a Courtyard property next door.

Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, 10 minutes from downtown Arlington and 13 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the Residence Inn Dallas Arlington South offers its guests spacious hotel suites in Arlington, Texas, providing convenient access to Six Flags Over Texas, Ameriquest Field and the Dallas Cowboys new stadium. Rates vary depending on length of stay, with special discounts given to extended stay guests.

We are pleased with the continued growth of Residence Inn hotels in the Arlington area, said Tim Sheldon, executive vice president, brand management, extended stay for Marriott International. This new hotel was designed to be a home away from home and provides a residential atmosphere and spacious accommodations for guest comfort.

Residence Inn hotels are designed as extended stay hotels that offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite has a fully-equipped kitchen with coffee maker, microwave oven, full-sized appliances and free high-speed Internet access. The Arlington, Texas, extended stay hotel offers daily housekeeping, complimentary grocery shopping services and same-day dry cleaning.

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In an unprecedented move, Accolo is unofficially supporting the effort to find the next Notre Dame Head Football Coach in the spirit of teamwork and winning.

"Fighting Irish fans, alumni, and students value integrity, poise and results (not necessarily in this order), and this is our nation's chance to recapture the magic of a national championship team for Notre Dame." said John Younger, Accolo's CEO and Notre Dame graduate. "The impact this person could have goes far beyond football and into improving the morale of the country."

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Skanadario strives to find unique products, great accessories, and items that our customers may not know we carry, remarked Scott Cavender, Skanadarios Showroom Manager. Every year we put a few surprises in. We try to offer a lot of products that dont require installation because they can make better gifts, added Cavender. But, plenty of people still buy products or gift cards for their upcoming kitchen and bathroom remodels.

The main features of the gift guide include the following:

This years guide leads with The Big Green Egg smoker/grill. Skanadarios recent newsletter profiled a customer and his Big Green Egg, said Goodman. Ever since, weve received a lot of positive feedback and interest in the Big Green Egg, so we made it the first item on the list.

This years most unique entry is the Texas-shaped sink from Elkay. Elkay recently introduced this stainless steel undermount bar-sink for the Texas market. Only in Texas would you find a sink shaped like the state, mentioned Cavender. Texans are proud of their state and passionate about displaying their enthusiasm, making this the perfect item for a game room bar sink.

To take a customers outdoor kitchen upscale, Skanadario offers Viking outdoor products. The outdoor kitchen products range from grills and smokers, to refrigerators and stainless steel cabinets.

Nothing says true love like a vacuum cleaner. The new Miele S7 series upright vacuums are powerful, quiet, built to last, and available at Skanadario. If you do the vacuuming too, then it really is a great gift, quipped Cavender.

The guide concludes with many accessory categories including mirrors and vanities, bathroom accessories, cabinet hardware, curved shower rods, showerheads, decorative shower squeegees, stone tableware and garden lanterns, glass shelving, and kitchen accessories.

The special holiday party is our way to say thanks to our customers, said Cavender. Its also a chance for us to invite builders, designers, and homeowners from the community, added Goodman. Guests who attended the party ate hors d'oeuvres prepared in the working Miele oven and steam oven in the showroom. Guests were also the first ones to receive copies of the holiday gift guide and see products featured in it. The party really is a time for guests to visit our beautiful showroom and enjoy themselves, concluded Cavender.

The gift guide may be found at http://www.skanadario.com/media/Skanadario-PressRelease-2009-11-17-HolidayGiftGuide.pdf

For more information about the gift guide and the showroom, contact Skanadario at 972-668-4663 or online at http://www.skanadario.com.

About Skanadario

Skanadario, Iroquois for beautiful water, is the showroom division of Goodman Supply. The showroom features decorative plumbing, elegant hardware, and luxury appliances. The plumbing part of the showroom, one of the only American Standard gallery showrooms in the country, displays a wide range of kitchen and bath products, including American Standards Jado and Porcher luxury brands. Additionally, the showroom carries international designer lines and local products from Texas-based artisans and companies.

The appliance showroom features luxury appliances from Viking, Miele, Thermador, and Bosch. Additional specialty lines include Vent-A-Hood, U-Line, Asko, Gaggenau, Hoshizaki, and Independent. Working displays include Mieles Master Chef Oven as well as its Steam Oven, Speed Cook Oven, and built-in coffee maker.

Skanadario is located at 9750 John W. Elliott Drive in Frisco. The showroom is open Monday from Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on Goodman Supply and Skanadario, contact the showroom at 972-668-4663 or visit http://www.Skanadario.com.

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The new Blue Dolphin Inn made its debut in 2009 after an extensive $ 1.2 million dollar renovation. Situated on Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California the Blue Dolphin Inn offers 20 newly designed guestrooms including six Specialty Hotel Rooms inspired by locales from all over the world that are home to dolphins. The intimate and casual atmosphere combined with unparalleled ocean views offers guests an authentic oceanside experience while they are enjoying an exciting myriad of activities in Cambria,CA.

Located just five miles from historic Hearst Castle, the boutique hotel features a beach and ocean inspired d

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Practicality and affordability are two buzzwords swarming around holiday gift-giving this year. Avalon Communications takes pride in representing clients whose products cater to both of these recession-induced demands.

According to a recent survey by Black & Decker and Zogby, a staggering 70 percent of consumers plan to ask for necessities over luxuries this season. Whats more, the Associated Press reported in November that this is the year of $ 25 and under gifts. Of course, thats not to say that consumers no longer want to be pampered.

Regardless of which camp shoppers fall into, Avalon Communications clients have everyone on your list covered. Featured clients and their ideal gift-giving products include:

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Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leader in small kitchen appliances, has entered into a multi-year sub-license and distribution agreement with Melitta, North America, Inc., to create a unique line of coffee and hot beverage appliances. Melitta is well known for its premium line of coffee and coffee filters. The agreement will allow Hamilton Beach to develop, market and sell Melitta branded appliances throughout the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Product launch is currently planned for early 2010.

We are pleased to have the Melitta brand as a license partner and believe our collaboration will leverage Melittas existing expertise and brand assets. Melitta has clearly established itself as a leader in premium coffee products, is the worlds largest supplier of coffee filters, and we are thrilled to be working closely with them to develop a line of coffee and hot beverage appliances, said Scott Tidey, vice president, North America sales and marketing, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. We look forward to offering appliances that match the quality, tradition and passion Melitta is known for around the world and see the partnership as a significant growth opportunity for Hamilton Beach.

Melitta has a long and rich history of providing consumers with premium coffees and coffee filters of the highest quality. As a company, quality is our number one objective, said Chris Hillman, vice president of marketing, Melitta USA. We chose Hamilton Beach to be our partner on our electrics business because they too have a strong focus on quality and the consumer. In addition, our corporate cultures are quite similar. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Hamilton Beach.

About Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of small electric household appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, bars and hotels. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NC). Information on innovative Hamilton Beach

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