VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - Nov 21, 2011) - Free money -- just in time for the holidays! Recognizing the value of good business, a distinctive Vancouver business hotel is participating in an exciting promotion that puts a $125 Vancouver Activities Gift Card into the hands of guests who book a two-night stay at the Four-Diamond luxury hotel through the city's tourism site at www.tourismvancouver.com/125.

Just in time for the holidays, the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel is participating in the tourism promotion first launched in April to celebrate Vancouver's 125^th birthday. After enjoying a successful anniversary campaign the promotion has been reignited for the holidays to help Vancouver visitors fill their shopping list while taking some time for a rejuvenating getaway to one of British Columbia's most culturally diverse cities.

The $125 Activities Card can be used as cash in Tourism Vancouver's Visitor Centre to purchase $125 worth of tickets for attractions, sightseeing tours, sporting events, concerts and more; or swapped for a $125 Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) gift card which is also valid for Zellers and Home Outfitters, a great opportunity for holiday shopping. Vancouver visitors booking through this tourism deal also receive a shopping bag and an HBC tourist discount pass to make their holiday shopping trip even sweeter.

Visitors who book this money-saving package will receive their Vancouver 125 Activities Card upon check-in at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, a Four-Diamond choice among Vancouver hotels downtown. Guests are then asked to present the card at Tourism Vancouver's flagship Visitor Centre conveniently located less than a mile from the hotel at 200 Burrard Street, where it can be used to book activities or swapped for the $125 HBC gift card. The Vancouver 125 promotion is valid for reservations made before December 31, 2011 for stays prior to March 31, 2012.

Holiday shopping or fun nightlife abound while staying at what some consider the best hotel in Vancouver. An ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers, the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel is just steps from Robson Street's world-class shopping and entertainment district and convenient to the impressive Vancouver Convention Centre. Other area attractions include the expansive Stanley Park and popular Vancouver Aquarium, so there's something for everyone while staying at this downtown luxury hotel. Known as a top Vancouver cruise hotel, the Marriott is ideal for all types of travel occasions and offers exceptional pre-cruise accommodations and easy cruise port access.

About the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

The Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and yet just steps away from the waterfront of Coal Harbour. Welcoming guests with elegant accommodations and exceptional service, this distinctive hotel is a leading destination for business and social events, offering 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, along with dedicated event managers and exquisite catering services for a first-class presentation whether planning a corporate business gathering, professional trade convention or grand social affair.