Launch of 'mSpot' Marriott Live Billboard in Times Square Today

Launch of 'mSpot' Marriott Live Billboard in Times Square Today

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Marriott International, Inc.:

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WHAT: Find the "mSpot." Marriott's new room exposed in Times Square with live jam session by Ciara.

Catch the unveiling of Marriott's new room design, as it becomes a living stage for four days of blow-out entertainment. Day one gets underway with:

* The reveal of Marriott's new room with Bill Marriott and his three sons, Steve, John and David, hosted by Leeza Gibbons and Bobby Rivers * Live concert with Ciara, the first lady of "Crunk & B"

A 2-story live billboard, the mSpot's first level debuts Marriott's new redesigned guest room, and the second level performance stage serves up a flurry of hot musical concerts and entertainment.

WHEN: Kicks off at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 21

10 a.m. The Marriott family unveils the mSpot and Marriott's new room. Leeza Gibbons and Bobby Rivers host.

10:30 a.m. Live concert by Ciara, double platinum, hip-hop recording artist

WHERE: Times Square at 45th and Broadway (media check-in next to Marquis Theater box office)

WHY: Marriott is getting a new look. See the new room design, luxury bedding and bath, and state-of-the-art technologies. Celebrate the change. Catch the concerts.

**MEDIA MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE AND PRESENT MEDIA CREDENTIALS AT CHECK-IN TO OBTAIN PRESS ACCESS. DAY-OF CHECK-IN LOCATION -- STREET LEVEL NEXT TO MARQUIS THEATRE BOX OFFICE**

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CONTACT: Lisa Caruso of LDPR, Office: +1-212-696-0660, Cell: +1-917-399-8228, lisa@ldpr.com, or Stacey Leinson of PMK, Office: +1-212-373-6151, Cell: +1-917-853-0997, stacey.leinson@pmkhbh.com, both for Marriott International, Inc.; or Matthew Carroll of Marriott International, Inc., Office: +1-301-380-8331, Cell: +1-240-388-6208, matthew.carroll@marriott.com

Web site: http://www.marriott.com/

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