ROCKVILLE, Md., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marquee,
part of the Bluegreen Vacations portfolio, is the latest addition
to the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc.
— a collection of unique, boutique, and historic hotels that
reflect their surrounding communities.
Situated at 144 Elk Place in the heart of New Orleans' theater district, The Marquee
offers guests convenient access to the best of The Big Easy in
every direction. Guests can go west to grand-scale events at the
Mercedes-Benz Superdome; east to catch live jazz in the French
Quarter; north to take photos with the statues of Louis Armstrong
Park; or south to sample some of the world's best Cajun-Creole
cuisine in the Central Business District.
Top features of The Marquee include:
- More than 90 spacious, one, two-and three-bedroom suites, each
outfitted with premium bedding, state-of-the art kitchen with
exquisite counters, wood-tone flooring, modern furnishings, and a
Fender guitar to bring the musical experience of New Orleans to life.
- Opulent public spaces, featuring stylish décor that reflects
the vibrant neighborhood and rich traditions of theatre in
New Orleans, and an outdoor
entertainment area.
- Augmented reality design elements. Using the Bluegreen
Vacations mobile app, guests may point their phones or tablets at
elements throughout the guestroom and lobby to animate characters
and stories of New Orleans.
- Rooftop terrace and dipping pool with impressive views of the
Crescent City skyline and
Mississippi River.
- Fitness center.
- Interactive art on all floors.
- Sales center featuring a 60-foot floor to ceiling LED
wall.
- Convenient access to many must-see New Orleans destinations, including
Tulane University, the New Orleans
Museum of Art, and The Shops at Jax Brewery.
The 17-story upscale hotel joins the nearby Bluegreen Vacations
Club La Pension, also an Ascend Hotel Collection member, and
complements Choice's longstanding relationship with Florida-based Bluegreen Vacations
Corporation.
As part of an alliance established between the companies in
2013, members of the award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty
program and Bluegreen's Traveler Plus program may seamlessly
exchange reward points between the two programs. Choice Privileges
members have access to 7,000 Choice Hotels properties around the
globe and 38 Bluegreen resort properties that are part of the
Ascend Hotel Collection, including The Marquee. Bluegreen's
Traveler Plus members have access to 69 Bluegreen Resorts and more
than 260 Ascend hotels.
Choice Privileges membership is free and offers fast rewards and
exclusive member rates for those who book directly at
www.choicehotels.com. Members can earn and redeem points towards
free nights, airline miles, and more while staying at any of
Choice's participating branded hotels.
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Ascend Hotel Collection: Let the Destination Reach
You.
The Ascend Hotel Collection® global portfolio of
unique, boutique, and historic independent hotels and resorts is
part of Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest
leading hotel companies. Recognized as the hotel industry's first
"soft brand" concept, the Ascend Hotel Collection has more than 260
properties open and operating worldwide, including in France, the United
Kingdom, Denmark,
Finland, Ireland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, and the Caribbean region. Membership with the Ascend
Hotel Collection enables distinctive, independent properties to
gain a global presence while maintaining their local charm. For
more information, visit www.choicehotels.com/ascend.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International,
Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest and most successful lodging
franchisors in the world. With more than 7,000 hotels,
representing nearly 570,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and
territories as of March 31, 2019, the
Choice® family of hotel brands provides business
and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options
from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale,
midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning
Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members
benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences.
For more information,
visit www.choicehotels.com.
About Bluegreen Vacations Corporation
Bluegreen
Vacations Corporation (NYSE: BXG) is a leading vacation ownership
company that markets and sells vacation ownership interests (VOIs)
and manages resorts in top leisure and urban destinations. The
Bluegreen Vacation Club is a flexible, points-based, deeded
vacation ownership plan with approximately 217,000 owners, 69 Club
and Club Associate Resorts and access to more than 11,000 other
hotels and resorts through partnerships and exchange networks as of
March 31, 2019. The Bluegreen Resorts
Collection, designed to deliver a seamless process for vacationers,
features beautiful and unique resorts grouped by theme that range
from beachside getaways, to theme park adventures, immersion in the
great outdoors, historic and cultural exploration. Bluegreen
Vacations also offers a portfolio of comprehensive, fee-based
resort management, financial, and sales and marketing services, to
or on behalf of third parties. Bluegreen is approximately 90% owned
by BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) (OTCQX: BBXTB), a
diversified holding company. For further information,
visit www.BluegreenVacations.com.
© 2019 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights
reserved.
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