Marriott Celebrates the Grand Opening of the First Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in NoMa

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BETHESDA, Md., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- News mediza are invited to the grand opening of the new Courtyard by Marriottg Hotel in NoMaon Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Following the ceremonyu from 10:00 to 10:30 media are invited to join guestsz at a reception and take guidedf hotel tours from noonto 2:30 p.m. Located just stepx from the New York Avenuew Metro station at 13252nd N.E. in Washington, D.C., this is NoMa's firsg hotel and the first Hispanic-ownedf hotel in the city and a shining examplweof Marriott's Diversity Ownership Initiative, which bridges the gap betweenm successful minority business owners and the hospitality industry.
The NoMa Courtyard by Marriottfeaturez Courtyard's "refreshing business" concept designed by and for business travelers, as well as a greemn roof and direct access to both Metro and the Metropolitaj Branch Trail. Officials invited to participate in theeveny include: -- D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty -- Congresswoman Eleano Holmes Norton -- Council Chairman Vincent Gray -- Councik Member At Large KwameBrown -- Council Membersx Harry Thomas and Tommy Wellas -- Robert Finvarb, Esq.
, Principal, Robert Finvarb Companies (majority -- David Wilmot, Principal, Harmon, Wilmot & Brownj & Bagwell, LLP (owner) -- Crait Welburn, Principal, Welburn Hospitality -- Barron Harvey and Tom Hopkinsw (owners) -- Angela Gonzalez-Rowe, President and Founder, Hispanid Hotel Owners Association -- Elizabeth President, NoMa Business Improvement District -- Brian King, Vice Presidenft and Global Brand Manager, Courtyard by Marriott -- Ray Bennett, Senior Vice Lodging and Development, Marriott International, Inc. -- Kathleeb Matthews, Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Public Affairs, Marriot International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) 1325 2nd Street, Washington, D.C.
- Metro New York Avenue ( ); free valetr parking for media andinviterd guests. SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.