Motel 6 Launches Ultimate Bucket List Contest

DALLAS, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Catch a lunar eclipse. Travel to a famous destination.  What's on your bucket list? Today, Motel 6 launches its Ultimate Bucket List Contest, giving three lucky fans the opportunity to win a trip to one of three bucket list worthy destinations across the United States.

"Travel is often at the top of the proverbial bucket list, and Motel 6 wants to make those aspirations a reality for three lucky fans," said Lance Miceli, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for G6 Hospitality.  "We've selected iconic locations across the country and hope this will inspire all travelers to visit their dream destinations."

The Ultimate Bucket List contest begins today and runs through May 21, 2013.  Each selected winner, along with a travel companion, will visit one of the following landmarks:

• Southern California (Anaheim, CA)
• Grand Canyon National Park (Bellemont, AZ)
• Niagara Falls State Park (Niagara Falls, NY)

The winners will serve as correspondents on the road, sharing their adventures on social media and inspiring other travel hopefuls along the way. Each grand prize is valued at $6,000 and includes two tablets to make sharing the adventure a breeze.

"With more than 1,100 company-owned and franchised locations, Motel 6 is en route to countless bucket list destinations," said Miceli. "And, whether you're checking a site off your personal bucket list or traveling with the whole family, Motel 6 is there to provide a clean and comfortable stay at the lowest price of any national chain to get you back on the road to your ultimate destination."

From April 22 until May 21, fans can enter on the Motel 6 Facebook page for a chance to win a trip to one of three Ultimate Bucket List destinations. The Ultimate Bucket List Contest gallery will showcase photos from each of the three Ultimate Bucket List destinations and allow fans to pin their favorites directly to their Pinterest accounts. Fans will be prompted to create a "Motel 6 Ultimate Bucket List Contest" board and select the contest image and one image from their favorite Ultimate Bucket List destination to pin using the #Motel6UBL hashtag and a short description of why they should win a trip. Fans will then be directed to pin three additional pins that represent their Ultimate Bucket List to complete their entry. 

Winners will be announced on the Motel 6 Facebook page on June 7, 2013. Winners will complete their travels between June 24, 2013 and Aug. 31, 2013. No purchase is necessary to win.

For more information on Motel 6, visit www.motel6.com.

About Motel 6
Motel 6 offers the lowest price of any national chain at more than 1,100 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada.  For 26 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light on for you^®," earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment.  Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962.  Standard amenities include free local phone calls, Wi-Fi Internet access, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee and expanded cable channel line-up.  Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities.  For more information, visit www.motel6.com.

About G6 Hospitality LLC
G6 Hospitality LLC owns, operates and franchises 1,100 economy lodging locations under the iconic Motel 6 brand and the extended stay Studio 6 brand. Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, G6 Hospitality employs 10,000 team members across the U.S. and Canada.

SOURCE Motel 6