BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. , one of the world's leading lodging companies, is reminding travelers this holiday season that there's more to Las Vegas than its casinos and all-night parties. There's also plenty of holiday cheer near many Las Vegas hotels where guests can enjoy the magic of the season.

Some of the city's top holiday attractions include:

    --  Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens. All dressed up
        for the holidays, this unique garden features four acres of
        drought-tolerant ornamentals, cacti and other succulents outfitted in
        500,000 lights and surrounded by seasonal displays. Local choirs and
        Santa will make appearances throughout the season. The garden is open
        nightly, from sundown to 10 p.m., from Nov. 18 to Jan. 1, except on
        Christmas.
    --  The Strip. Although The Strip is lit up all year long, the holidays add
        even more lights to this already-shimmering boulevard. Not only do many
        Las Vegas hotels and casinos decorate for the season, but with the
        addition of festive shop windows and holiday revelers virtually
        everywhere, The Strip becomes the city's epicenter for celebration.
    --  Holiday Shows. Throughout the winter holidays, performers flock to Las
        Vegas to help ring in the season. From Wynonna and Andy Williams to Lee
        Greenwood and Mannheim Steamroller, there are holiday shows nearly every
        night of the week. Visitors should check with their Las Vegas hotel's
        concierge to find out which performers will be in town during their
        stay.
    --  Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. For 10 days, from Dec. 3 to Dec. 12,
        vacationers can shop for holiday gifts at the "only 'original' gift show
        of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo." Located at the Las Vegas
        Convention Center, visitors can explore more than 400 "boutiques"
        featuring custom jewelry, western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, art,
        crafts and pottery.

In addition to information about area attractions, Marriott's Las Vegas hotels provide full concierge service to assist guests with planning every detail of their stay. To learn more about this season's special events, dining options, spa getaways and golf vacations, visit http://www.marriott.com/city/las-vegas-hotels.

About Marriott

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

CONTACT: Jeff Gold (301) 380-4213 jeff.gold@marriott.com

Marriott International, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeff Gold, +1-301-380-4213, jeff.gold@marriott.com