IRVING, TX--(Marketwire - Dec 28, 2012) -  Before the confetti from New Year's Eve can settle, there's one more party football fans should add to their list. On January 4, 2013, Arlington, Texas will host the 77^th Annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, and the Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving is inviting guests to take part in the Ultimate Tailgate Party.

Cowboys Stadium, near this DFW South hotel, will host the no. 9 Texas A&M Aggies and the no. 11 Oklahoma Sooners, who will battle it out on the field to take home the title. To get fans into the spirit, the Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving is teaming up with VIP Sports Getaway to offer fans the ultimate Cotton Bowl package.

With this Dallas Cowboys hotel package, guests will get transportation to and from the game and access to VIP Sports Getaway's Ultimate Tailgate Party for just $179 a night. The party gets started three hours before kickoff at Fishbone Grill, directly across from Cowboys Stadium. Join fellow fans for a hearty BBQ meal, beer, margaritas and live music from Texas country music recording artist Zach Edwards. The party will also have a tent, tables, chairs, restrooms and security.

For more information about this Irving, Texas social event, visit www.VIPSportsGetaway.com.

Those who can't make it to this Irving hotel near Cowboys Stadium in time for the Cotton Bowl can still support their team with the NFL Fan Package, available through February 3, 2013. As the official hotel of the NFL, Courtyard properties, including this one, are offering an exclusive fan package that includes $50 toward a future two-night weekend at a Courtyard property, 15% off purchases of $100 or more on NFLShop.com and late checkout. To book this offer, visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/daliv-courtyard-dallas-dfw-airport-south-irving/, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US; be sure to enter/ask for promotional code VZZ.

About the Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving
Whether in town to cheer on the Cowboys or win over a client, the newly renovated Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving offers a convenient base for getting around town. At the heart of this Irving, TX hotel is the state-of-the-art lobby featuring flexible spaces for work and relaxation. Meet with colleagues over breakfast at The Bistro, serving healthy favorites and Starbucks^® coffee beverages, or get together in the evening for dinner over beer or wine. With free Wi-Fi, you can work without having to sit at a desk. The lobby also features GoBoard technology, offering the latest news and weather. Guestrooms at this DFW Airport hotel are equipped with sound-proofed walls, a moveable desk, free Wi-Fi, an HD plasma TV and bed fitted with cotton-rich linens. Relax at the fitness center or outdoor pool, or gather around the outdoor fire pit to unwind after a long day. Popular with business travelers, the Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving offers a 24-hour business center, 1,700 sq. ft. of meeting space, boarding pass printing, a flight information board and 24-hour on-demand shuttle to the airport and destinations within five miles of the property. In addition to Dallas Cowboys Stadium, this hotel is also close to Rangers Ballpark and Texas Motor Speedway.