NEW YORK, June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- More than
ever, kids are taking a larger role in planning family vacations,
and Millennium Hotels and Resorts North America fuels these young
guests' wanderlust wishes with the award-winning Ask Alfred
children's program. Since its launch on July
10 - National Teddy Bear Picnic Day - last year, the
program's star namesake Alfred the bear has brought smiles to
youngsters' faces across the country. From July 10 through September 30, 2015, Ask Alfred's
first birthday will be celebrated at each of the brand's 14 hotels
with a complimentary kids' breakfast menu and "I HEART
Alfred" coloring contest featuring the chance to win a
two-night hotel stay for the entire family, airfare included.
Alfred the bear is part of a $15
custom-designed child's amenity kit in partnership with leading toy
company Melissa & Doug® and organic candy maker Surf
Sweets®. Families staying at any of the hotels can
surprise little ones with an exclusive cinch bag featuring a cuddly
Alfred Teddy Bear, Surf Sweets® Gummy Bears, a crayon
activity set by Melissa & Doug®, Alfred's Lovable
Stickables and a dozen collectible Color Me postcards.
This summer, Millennium Hotels continues its commitment to The
Dream Factory, the second largest wish-granting organization in
the United States, which grants
the dreams of critically and chronically ill children.
Millennium will donate $2 from each
amenity sold, with the mission to match all proceeds to the
organization at summer's end. This pledge follows a $5,000 donation to The Dream Factory earlier this
year.
For young guests aged 12 and under, Millennium's complimentary
breakfast menu offers a selection of favorites including Scrambled
Eggs and French Toast with Maple Syrup. While dining, kids are
invited to decorate their placemat depicting Alfred celebrating his
first birthday and are also encouraged to continue their role as
"vacation planner" by drawing their favorite summer activity.
Families can submit the completed drawing to the hotel for a chance
to win a return stay to Millennium in 2016.
Guests can take advantage of Ask Alfred by adding it on to the
Summer FREEdom package, available through September 7, with 15 percent off accommodations,
up to $50 food and beverage credit,
and complimentary Internet.
No purchase necessary for contest. Runs from July 10 through 12:00 PM
ET September 30. Winners will
be selected via a random drawing, taking place at or about
2:00 PM Eastern Time October 30, 2015 from all eligible entries
received. Limit one prize per person. Winners will be
notified by phone and/or email.
About Millennium Hotels and Resorts North America:
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C), listed on the
London Stock Exchange since 1996, is a dynamic, global hotel
company, which owns, asset manages and/or operates a worldwide
portfolio of over 100 hotels across seven distinct global brands –
Grand Millennium, Millennium, Grand Copthorne, Copthorne, M Hotel,
Studio M and Kingsgate – throughout Asia
Pacific, Europe,
Middle East, and North America.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) was established as a global
brand by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc to provide a common
marketing and operating platform across its entire portfolio.
Founded on the philosophy of genuine hospitality, this dynamic
hospitality group has an outstanding reputation for excellence,
taking pride in exceeding the needs of its business and leisure
travelers. The strategic locality of its properties in
gateway cities such as London,
Paris, Dubai, Abu
Dhabi, Doha, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Hong
Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and
Bangkok makes MHR the perfect
address to conduct your business or indulge yourself while on
holiday.
Established in the United
States in 2000, the North American arm of MHR includes a
portfolio 14 hotels in New York,
Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Anchorage, Boulder, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Durham, Minneapolis, Nashville and Scottsdale.
www.millenniumhotels.com
About Melissa & Doug®
Melissa and Doug started their toy company 26 years ago, in the
garage of the home where Doug grew up. Since then, the company has
become one of the most trusted names in children's products, and
Melissa & Doug, LLC, has created over 2,000 toys, games, and
activities spanning virtually every category of children's
play. Its products are available through a unique
distribution network of specialty retailers in 80 countries
worldwide. Melissa and Doug's mission has remained the same
through the years: to offer products with tremendous value, quality
and design, and to make each and every customer a happy and
permanent member of the Melissa & Doug family.
www.melissaanddoug.com
About Surf Sweets®
Surf Sweets is the country's leading brand of organically
sweetened gummy candy and jellybeans. Offering all the
delicious fruit flavor you expect from a sweet treat, without the
yucky ingredients you try to avoid, Surf Sweets are free of
artificial colors and flavors and the top 10 allergens Most of the
products are Non-GMO Project verified and certified USDA
organic. Vegan options are also available. Surf Sweets
offers a variety of candies: Gummy Bears, Gummy Worms, Fruity
Bears, Sour Berry Bears, Sour Worms, Fruity Hearts, Watermelon and
Peach Rings, Jelly Beans and Organic Trick or Treat Packs that are
available across North America.
Products are made and packaged in the
United States in a facility free of the 10 most common food
allergens. Surf Sweets is also a proud member of 1% for the
Planet, donating a minimum of 1% of the sales from products to a
number of environmental organizations. www.surfsweets.com
About The Dream Factory
The Dream Factory (a 501(c)(3) organization) is a
volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization devoted to granting
the dreams of critically and chronically ill children aged 3
through 18. The Dream Factory operates 34 chapters
with more than 5,000 volunteers. Founded in 1980 in
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the organization does not limit its mission
to children who have life-threatening illness. The
organization believes that children with chronic
illnesses also suffer from substantial emotional and physical
pain. The Dream Factory has grown to become the
largest all volunteer wish-granting organization to grant
dreams to critically and chronically ill children in the
United States, and is the second-largest national children's
wish-granting organization. Relying on the generous support of
individuals, corporations, and foundations, the organization
accomplishes its mission through cash and in-kind donations along
with the help of thousands of volunteers. Ninety percent of
all money raised by The Dream Factory is used to grant
dreams. This record of success has been recognized by Charity
Navigator as a four-star charity, its highest rating. Charity
Navigator is the largest and most utilized evaluator of
charities. www.dreamfactoryinc.org
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