TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!

After a win on Wednesday over Missouri State, the Diamond Hogs enter this weekend series vs. Auburn ranked 7th! The Razorbacks have a three-game lead over Auburn in the SEC West. If a rainy forcast keeps you away, tune into channel 119 in Northwest Arkansas (provided by Cox Sports Television) to get all the action.

Arkansas Softball also has a home field advantage this weekend vs. Ole Miss. Little Leagues are invited out this weekend to cheer on these ladies and the first 500 fans will receive #1 Hog Fan foam fingers. Don't miss Sunday's Senior Game as they close out their regular season!

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME...

There is no better time than this weekend to go out and support these talented players and help them sweep the Auburn Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels.

Tickets are available online at http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/, at the gates or by calling 479-575-5151 and get your hotel reservations at the Offical Hotel Partner of Razorback Sports Properties by visiting http://www.courtyardfayettevill.com/ or by calling 479-571-4900.

Have a great weekend and...

GO HOGS!

Washington D.C. Trip

"and the award winners are...."

Last week our General Manager - T.J. Angeleno - traveled to Washington D.C. to accept our awards for Marriott Courtyard of the Year and Chairman's Circle Award for Overall Service and Satisfaction. Here are a couple pictures to recap the trip and more will come.

Arne Sorenson, President & CEO of Marriott International, addressing the award winners at Marriott International Headquarters

What do General Managers do in their free time - - check their emails!

Lunch at Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

Hot Shoppes Exhibit at Marriott Headquarters - - How Marriott got its start in 1929.

Reception at Bob McCarthy's House, President of North American Lodging & Global Brand Management of Marriott International

GardenFest 2010!

Join the Courtyard by Marriott TOMORROW and celebrate GardenFest at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks!

Where: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
When: Saturday, April 24th
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm

Celebrate the start of a new season at the Garden with a day of live music, hands-on activities, exhibitors, giveaways, food and fun! Don't miss the Plant Sale from 8am-noon.

See you tomorrow!

D.C. Bound!

TJ Angeleno, the Courtyard Fayetteville's General Manager, will be traveling to Washington D.C. today to accept our two awards - - Marriott Courtyard of the Year and the Chairmans Circle for Overall Customer Service and Satisfaction - - from Mr. Bill Marriott, Chairman and CEO of Marriott International. Continue to check our blog this week for a picture recap of his trip.

Once again, congratulations to our staff for a job well done!

It IS Easy Being Green!

Thank you to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and it's GreeNWAy Committee for forming a program that focuses on sustainable business practices within the city. The Courtyard by Marriott is one of four pilot businesses for the program and held its Green Ribbon Cutting and Reception yesterday afternoon.

Our GreeNWAy plaque and ribbon

The yummy Rick's Bakery cake

A special thanks to the University of Arkansas SIFE students for all your help in making this program successful! Without your research, educational elements and business audits, this would not be possible.

Spring Cleaning!

Do you find yourself looking around, needing to do a little spring cleaning but have electronics that you just don't know what to do with... everyday electronics, cell phones and old computers and TVs... you don't want to trash them but don't have room for them either.

Now here's a solution.

ARVEST Ballpark is hosting a free electronic recycling event this weekend. On Thursday, businesses, schools and nonprofits can bring their old electronics from noon to 6:00pm (just bring a list of your items on business letterhead). Residents can participate too by bringing items from noon to 6:00pm on Friday and from 9:00am to noon on Saturday. Click HERE for more info.

Thank you ARVEST Ballpark for providing a FREE, safe, and environmentally friendly option to recycle!

Washington Regional Gala

In anticipation of the 2010 Washington Regional Medical Center Gala, the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville would like to commend the three Eagle Award recipients - Dr. Dan Bell of ECHO, Carl Collier of Collier's Drug Store, and David McClinton of McClinton-Anchor Co. - for their years of dedication to the Washington Regional Foundation.

Join the Courtyard by Marriott as we enjoy an evening with Kenny Loggins at the 17th Annual Washington Regional Annual Gala!



Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30
Walton Arts Center

Congratulations to the 2010 Eagle Awards recipients from the Courtyard in Fayetteville. Thank you for all you do!

Welcome to Facebook!

Finally, the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville has a facebook page! Become a fan and check out our photos. Enjoy!

Arkansas.com Hot Deals!

Some might view Arkansas as the place where Paris Hilton filmed the Simple Life... however, most of Arkansas' treasures are not widely publicized - - such as home to Wal-Mart and Tyson Foods or the Clinton Library and U of A Razorbacks.

Thanks to the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Department, times are changing. In addition to their many websites publicizing the many reasons why you should visit Arkansas, they have added a Hot Deals and are the FIRST STATE to launch a deals/coupon i-Phone app.

You can now download the free app on their website www.arkansas.com/hotdeals/ and stay up to date with all deals in the Natural State. Check out the Courtyard's Baseball Package and the Fayetteville Visitor's Center coupon!

Also, keep your eyes peeled for the new QR Codes on all Arkansas.com advertisements... Another Arkansas First!