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Crescent City Cares: Five Marriott & Renaissance Hotels of New Orleans Give Back with New Voluntourism Program

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) July 28, 2007 -- Voluntourism is the fastest growing segment of the global travel industry according to The World Bank. With more and more travelers looking to make a difference while on holiday, the five Marriott and Renaissance New Orleans hotels offer visitors the opportunity to vacation with a purpose with the Crescent City Cares program. The new voluntourism initiative, designed to let guests give back big in the Big Easy, offers access to a Care Concierge, a 25% contribution of hotel's room rate to Habitat for Humanity, opportunities for hands-on community service and more.

As large numbers of visitors to New Orleans are motivated by a desire to support the city, the Marriott and Renaissance New Orleans, Louisiana hotels have developed a way to give guests an even more direct connection with the project of rebuilding the city. For travelers looking to enjoy a little do-gooding, below are details on the Crescent City Cares program, starting at $129 per night, based on double occupancy, valid July 20 through December 31, 2007.

* Care Concierge - Once reservations are confirmed, the Care Concierge will provide recommendations on local volunteer organizations for guests who want to help in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Recommendations will be sent via email.

* Hands-On Community Service - The Marriott and Renaissance Hotels of New Orleans have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to offer guests direct access to crucial community aid projects.

* Donation to Local Charity - 25% of guests' room rate ($129) will be contributed to Habitat for Humanity to help in the revitalization of the Big Easy.

* Goodies for Do-Gooding - Voluntourists will be armed with breakfast to-go for two to help keep them fueled throughout the day.

The Crescent City Cares program is available at the five New Orleans luxury hotels: the New Orleans Marriott, JW Marriott New Orleans, Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center, Renaissance Pere Marquette and the Renaissance Arts Hotel.

New Orleans' five full-service Marriott and Renaissance French Quarter hotels offer some of the most unique and distinctive hotels near Bourbon Street. Collectively, the properties bring a total of 2,604 guest rooms to the market, all offering swimming pools, fitness centers, valet parking and a host of other amenities. The Marriott and Renaissance hotels in downtown New Orleans range from an intimate 217 rooms to an impressive 1,290. The five hotels boast over 137,000 sq. ft. of total meeting space with nearly 100 distinct meeting rooms. Meeting space varies from 5,000 to 80,000 sq. ft., including New Orleans Marriott's expansive ballroom, the second largest in the city at 27,500 sq. ft. If a New Orleans hotel near the convention center is desired, the New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center is across the street from the convention center and the Port of New Orleans. Culinary options abound and delight every palate. One of America's top five steakhouses, Shula's Steakhouse, is located at the JW Marriott New Orleans. Wolfe's in the Warehouse at the Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center, featuring contemporary Creole cuisine under the watchful eye of by famed Chef Tom Wolfe, serves up an authentic New Orleans culinary experience. The Renaissance Arts Hotel is home to LaCôte Brasserie, a chic seafood eatery headed by local celebrity Chef Chuck Subra, Jr. For more information or reservations, call 1.866.530.3763 and ask for rate code XXAU or visit www.neworleans.marriott.com.

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