Indy Marriott Downtown Official Zoobilation Hotel
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Marriott hotel, managed by White Lodging, in downtown Indianapolis has signed a three year commitment to be the official hotel for Zoobilation. Held annually since 1986, Zoobilation is a black-tie, outdoor dining event held at the Indianapolis Zoo that raises money to support both Zoo operations and its international conservation and research efforts.
In 2011, Zoobilation attendance topped 4,000 making it one of the largest fundraisers in Indiana. Because the Indianapolis Zoo is not a city- or state-owned entity, it receives no direct tax support, and Zoobilation is vital to its operation. Zoobilation 2012 will be held on June 8.
As the official Zoobilation hotel, the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown has special packages for attendees. "Zoobilation is a great event and we are thrilled to be a part of it," said General Manager Phil Ray. "We are pulling out all the stops to make sure those who stay with us have the best experience possible."
Ray elaborated by saying that with room rates starting at $189 per night, accommodations at the Downtown Marriott include a complimentary breakfast for two, bus transportation to and from the Indianapolis Zoo and discounted parking. For each room night reserved at this rate, the hotel will give $20 back to the Zoo. "In addition, we are throwing a party of our own after Zoobilation," Ray said. "The Circle City Bar & Grille is going to be the setting for an after-glow party where guests can keep the good times rolling."
Located just blocks from the Indianapolis Zoo, the 622-room Marriott Downtown is a 4-Diamond hotel that is as sophisticated as it is fun. With a skywalk connecting it to the city's convention center, the Marriott Downtown is also convenient to Lucas Oil Stadium, the Canal Walk, the state capitol and more. Its two on-site restaurants, pool, fitness center and friendly, helpful staff make this hotel a preferred Downtown Indianapolis property.
White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 157 hotels in 19 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.
For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900. For more information about the Indianapolis Marriott, please visit www.indymarriott.com.
Contact:
Janice Zoeller
Director of Sales and Marketing
Indianapolis Marriott
317-822-3500
SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation
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