SCOTTSDALE, AZ, February 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa is celebrating the start of the spring training season by awarding one lucky baseball fan with the "Ultimate Spring Training Vacation" prize package via a sweepstakes on Facebook. The winner of this package will get the opportunity to throw the first pitch at the Giants vs. Dodgers spring training game on Feb. 26, two VIP tickets to the game, two-night's luxurious accommodations at Montelucia and two roundtrip tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines.
With its central location, Montelucia is just a short distance away from many of the area's baseball stadiums, offering fans a convenient place to spend their spring training vacation. Complementary trolley service is also available to transport guests from the resort to Scottsdale Stadium, home of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
To enter the contest, participants must first "like" or already be a fan of Montelucia's Facebook page. A winner will be announced after the contest officially ends on Friday, February 17 at 7 p.m. MST. Only persons who are at least 18 years of age can enter. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/montelucia .
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
About InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa:
Set in the breathtaking foothills of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa features 293 guest rooms including 39 suites and 2 presidential suites, as well as 34 multi-million dollar privately-owned villas on 34 acres of lush desert landscape. In addition to all of the amenities standard in a luxury resort, the resort offers 24-hour concierge service, 5 pools, 3 restaurants including signature restaurant Prado, 4 bars, the 31,000 square foot Joya spa, shopping areas, a wedding venue and 27,000 square-feet of meeting space including multiple ballrooms and other luxuries for use by resort guests and villa owners. InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa opened November 4, 2008 as a signature property for the InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, for more information or reservations, visit www.icmontelucia.com or call 480-627-3200.
About Southwest Airlines:
Southwest Airlines was incorporated in Texas and commenced Customer Service on June 18, 1971, with three Boeing 737 aircraft serving three Texas cities-Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Today, Southwest operates 547 Boeing 737 aircraft among 72* cities. Southwest topped the monthly domestic originating passenger rankings for the first time in May 2003. Yearend results for 2009 marked Southwest's 37th consecutive year of profitability. Southwest became a major airline in 1989 when it exceeded the billion-dollar revenue mark. Southwest is the United States' most successful low fare, high frequency, point-to-point carrier. Southwest operates more than 3,100 flights a day coast-to-coast, making it the largest U.S. carrier based on domestic passengers carried as of June 30, 2010.
Media Contact:
Erica Rich
480-627-3142
erica.rich@ihg.com
http://www.icmontelucia.com/springtraining
Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa Offers Baseball Fans Chance to Win 'Ultimate Spring Training Vacation' Prize Package
Package includes First Pitch at Giants vs. Dodgers Game, two tickets to game, two-night stay at resort and roundtrip airfare for two courtesy of Southwest Airlines.
2011-02-16
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[Press-News.org] Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa Offers Baseball Fans Chance to Win 'Ultimate Spring Training Vacation' Prize PackagePackage includes First Pitch at Giants vs. Dodgers Game, two tickets to game, two-night stay at resort and roundtrip airfare for two courtesy of Southwest Airlines.