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Prizes!

Ultimate Grand Prize - Hot New Mercedes Benz M-Class!!
Courtesy of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 1032

Imagine yourself cruising in a brand new Mercedes Benz M-Class for the next year! Yes, you could be driing a beautiful, new, Alabama-made Mercedes Benz M-Class courtesy of your friends in Birmingham. Visit the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors booth, complete the entry form, and you're entered to win this fabulous ultimate grand prize of a one-year lease on this luxury vehicle. The winner will be announced at the close of the show - YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!

Grand Prizes - Enter to win at the booth of these generous exhibitors!  Winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m.
Ottawa Tourism and Partners, Booth 6063
Ottawa Tourism and partners are pleased to provide an Ottawa Vacation package for two, including round-trip transportation on Air Canada in Hospitality Class from a U.S. city to Ottawa, deluxe accommodations, meals, passes to the region’s cultural attractions, and promotional giveaways.

Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 2094
Escape to the Mile High City and the mountains!  You and a companion will travel to Denver on a direct, non-stop flight on Frontier Airlines from a Washington DC area.  Then enjoy a night out in town and stay at the Brown Palace hotel.  Choose either two tickets to a sporting event or theater presentation at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.  After you’ve gotten your fill of the city life, you’ll head to the mountains for some R&R with a two-night stay at the Keystone Resort.
Co-Sponsored by Frontier Airlines, the Brown Palace Hotel, and Keystone Resort

Lancaster County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 4071
Take your next group to Pennsylvania Dutch Country with a meeting room for two days, two breaks, and up to twenty rooms for one night.

Sheraton Anaheim Hotel, Booth 4014
You’ll take advantage of all Anaheim has to offer from your home base of the Sheraton Anaheim Hotel with a five-night stay in a two-room suite for four, including breakfast daily.  Everyone will enjoy their complimentary passes to Disneyland,  a Mighty Ducks of Anaheim hockey game, and a day trip to Santa Catalina Island on the Catalina Express.
Co-Sponsored by Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Catalina Express

Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel and the Marriott Waikiki Beach Hotel, Booths 5076 and 5078
Aloha and E Komo Mai to the beautiful Hawaiian Island!  Nine days of sunshine, white sandy beaches, and Aloha are yours beginning on O’ahu with a three-night stay in a deluxe ocean view room at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel, a three-night stay in a deluxe ocean view room at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Hotel. Next, head to either Maui  for a three-night stay at either the Marriott Wailea Resort and Hotel or the Big Island of Hawaii for a three-night stay at the Marriott Waikoloa Resort and Hotel.

Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts, Booth 1080
Whisk yourself away to the brand-new Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Resort, opening in December 2004!  Your three-night stay on the prestigious Seven Mile Beach includes round-trip air service for two on US Airways. 

San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, Plaza #1
Experience all of San Diego’s charm with this trip for two, including round-trip air on American Airlines, a three-night stay at the Paradise Pointe Resort & Spa, a three-night stay at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, dinner at Pacific Fish Company Restaurant, lunch at Trellises Restaurant, two spa treatments at the Town & Country Hotel, lunch and a one-hour sports rental at the Catamaran Hotel, four hour use of a luxury sedan with chaffer from Seat Planners, Inc., two tickets to Sea World, and round-trip transfers from and to the airport from PRA Destination Management.
Co-Sponsored by American Airlines, Paradise Pointe Resort & spa, Manchester Grandy Hyatt San Diego, Embassy Suites Hotel, Town & Country Hotel, Catamaran Hotel, Seat Planners, Inc., Sea World San Diego, and PRA Destination Management.

R&R Resorts, Booth 5111
Who better than you to take some time out at a wellness resort?  Your seven-night trip for two to your choice of one of R&R Resorts’ propterties in Tulum, Mexio; Pura Vida Spa in San Jose, Costa Rica; or Pura Vida USA in Dahlonega, Georga includes (per person):   three meals daily, four “extras” – spas and tours, seven yoga sessions, and round-trip transportation to and from the airport.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Pavilion 4
These 100,000 Gold Passport Points up for raffle are good for six complimentary nights at any Hyatt Hotel or Resort.  Where will YOU go?!

Washington Area Convention Bureau Satellite Offices Block, Enter at Booth 2139
The CVBs-Washington Satellite Offices block will make sure you’re a lifelong learner by sending you to the industry annual meeting of your choice, including round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and approved expenses to a value of $2,500!

Carlson Hotels Worldwide, Booth 5077
Make it to Minneapolis with round-trip airfare from Ronald Reagan National Airport and  a three-night stay at the Radisson Plaza Hotel-Minneapolis, including breakfast daily at Firelake Restaurant.

Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Association,  Booth 3098
From September 17-19, you’ll be at the Miss America Pageant with a friend!  Your trip includes transportation, deluxe accommodations, pre-pageant gala, premiere Pageant seating, and much more!

BoothPrizes - Stop by these booths to win a cool gift!
Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 5123
TV/DVD combo

Amelia Island Plantation, booth 2079
Silver mini iPod

AR Systems International, booth 8116
Digital Camera

Asheville CVB & The Grove Park Inn, booth 3023
Local pottery

Bellagio, booth 1060
2night stay in a deluxe room

Broadmoor, booth 2071
Three-night stay for two at The Broadmoor INCLUDING a round of golf for two!

Caribe Royale All Suites Resort & Convention Center, booth 6043
Two-night stay with complimentary scheduled shuttle transportation to all Walt Disney attractions, or a $500 gift certificate at Tiffany & Co.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide/Radisson Hotels & Resorts, booth 5077
Two complimentary night stays at any North American Radisson Hotel or Resort

Chattanooga Area CVB, booth 3020
Family adventure vacation, including VIP pass to 40 attractions for two adults and two childre, three nights accommodations, and gift basket

Chattanooga Area CVB, booth 3020
Adventure vacation, including round-trip airfare for two, two nights accommodation, white-water rafting, hang gliding, rock climbing, and spa package.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, booth 5113
Complimentary Weekend Getaway at Cheyenne Mountain Resort including Sat. breakfast and Sun. brunch, and free round of 18-hole golf for two

Convention  Visitors Bureau of Monroeville PA, booth 1095
Gift basket of Patriotic items (including a red/white/blue quilt)

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, booth 4065
Frank Lloyd Wright window pane

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, booth 4065
One-night stay at Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center (includes bkfst for two)

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, booth 4065
One-night stay at Rocky Gap Resort

Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 5002
Durham gift basket (w/ Durham bulls memorabilia, shirts, etc.)

ELITeXPO Cargo Systems, booth 2027
Portable DVD player

Field Museum/Marshall Field's, booth 7060
Gift basket including Jacqueline Kennedy exhibition catalog, Marshall Field's wines, Frango mints, note cards, and more

Field Museum/Marshall Field's, booth 7060
Rose floral arrangement

Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 2115
Pier 1 Imports Gift Certificate ($250)

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, booth 5045
Two-night stay

Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau, booth 7040
Steelcase Leap® Chair

Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, Plaza 7
Baseball, catchers mitt, and bat autographed by Johnny Bench

Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 3021
pottery piece from Greensboro area pottery

Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau, booth 3108
Get ready for summer with essential summer items!

Hertz Corporation, booth 2015
Four Hertz fee waived Gold applications

Hilton Times Square, booth 1126
Weekend stay

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, booth 1102
Romance Package - deluxe accomodations for two for either a Friday or Saturday night and breakfast in the Olives Restaurant or in your room

Hotel Derek, booth 4060
Two-night weekend stay for two, including one-hour massage, bathrobe, overnight valet parking, complete use of fitness center and pool, and transportation within three-mile radius of the hotel

Hyatt Regency Monterey, booth 5032
Two-night stay with two adult tickets to Monterey Bay Aquarium, and breakfast for two daily.

Hyatt Regency Tampa, booth 5045
Two-night stay

Hyland Group, booth 1020
Three $1000 cash giveaways

InterContinental New Orleans, booth 7135
complimentary Two-night stay with breakfast

Jurys Doyle Hotels, booth 4111
Weekend for two, including breakfast, at the new Jurys Boston Hotel

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf, booth 7002
Two-night stay, including dinner for two and two treatments at Aqual Sulis spa

Kimpton Boutique Hotels of Washington DC, booth 5009
One-night stay at Hotel Helix

Kimpton Boutique Hotels of Washington DC, booth 5009
One-night stay at Hotel Madera

Kimpton Boutique Hotels of Washington DC, booth 5009
One-night stay at Hotel Rouge

Kimpton Boutique Hotels of Washington DC, booth 5009
two night stay at The Hotel George

Kimpton Boutique Hotels of Washington DC, booth 5009
One-night stay at Topaz Hotel

Kimpton Boutique Hotels of Washington DC, booth 5009
One-night weekend stay at Hotel Monaco (Washington DC)

Kissimmee-St. Cloud Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 1027
Getaway package including accommodations, attraction and dinner theater tickets, round of golf for four, and more

Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 5066
New Mexico Gift Basket

Mass Mutual Center, booth 6121
Yankee Candle gift basket

Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 2026
$150 gift certificate for Godiva chocolate

Metropolitan Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 3107
Weekend Stay at The Richmond Marriott including breakfast each morning

Metropolitan Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 3107
Deluxe Romance Package for One-night stay at the Jefferson (including champagne, strawberries, room service breakfast, gratuity, and valet parking).

Mobile Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 2001
Weekend for two in Mobile

Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 8081
Casio handheld color TV

Myrtle Beach Convention Center, booth 8083
2night/2day stay at Radisson Plaza Hotel Myrtle Beach inc. dinner for 2 at Vidalia's

New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., booth 2107
Gift certificate for Louisiana seafood products, to be shipped to your home

Omni Hotels, Pavilion 3
One drawing every hour for a complimentary one-night stay at any Omni Hotel

PMSI - Professional Marketing Services Inc., booth 3012
Assortment of popout maps, a Leeds summer cooler, beach bag, and travel case

Potomac Hospitality Services, booth 8074
Weekend stay for two at One Washington Circle Hotel

Potomac Hospitality Services, booth 8074
Weekend stay for two at The George Washington University Inn

Potomac Hospitality Services, booth 8074
Weekend stay for two at The River Inn

Potomac Hospitality Services, booth 8074
Weekend stay for two at The Virginian Suites

Potomac Hospitality Services, booth 8074
Weekend stay for two at The Hotel Windsor

Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 2021
Black Hills gold jewelry

Reno-Sparks CVA, booth 3074
$1,000 Best Buy gift card

Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, booth 2099
Gold Troy Ounce 99.99% Pure Credit Gold Bar - and a Portable DVD player

Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, booth 6019
Two-night stay

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, booth 2011
Limited edition grand opening Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Fender guitar

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, booth 2011
Leather Jacket

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, booth 2011
Three-night stay at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, booth 2011
Three-night stay at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL

Spirit Cruises, LLC, booth 4061
two complimentary dinners for two

Spirit Cruises, LLC, booth 4061
two complimentary lunches for two

Spirit Cruises, LLC, booth 4061
prize wheel with Spirit merchandise

Sports Marketing & Entertainment, booth 5131
Magic Johnson autographed basketball

Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower, booth 1064
Two-night stay in a suite with two tickets to American Superstars, Tower passes, and buffet brunch or dinner for two.

StreamCenter, booth 7096
Digital Camera - Polaroid PDC310

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, booth 7075
Two night stay for two

the Chicago 3, booth 7062
Red, stainless steel, re-chargeable electric Razor scooter

US Airways, booth 5058
Two round-trip tickets valid in North America/Canada/Mexico, and the Caribbean

US Express Freight Systems, booth 3051
Complimentary deferred service shipping of up to 500 pounds

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Pavilion 5
Three Golden Door Spa robes; winners to be drawn at 2, 4, and 6 pm

Wyndhams of the Caribbean, booth 3089
Two-night all inclusive stay at Wyndham Rose Hall

Wyndhams of the Caribbean, booth 3089
Two-night stay for two at Wyndham El San Juan Hotel and Casino

Wyndhams of the Caribbean, booth 3089
Three-night All Inclusive stay for two at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa

Wyndhams of the Caribbean, booth 3089
Three-night stay at El Conquistador

Wyndhams of the Caribbean, booth 3089
Two night stay at the Wyndham Coronado Plaza Hotel and Casino

Wyndhams of the Caribbean, booth 3089
Three-night stay at the Wyndham Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino