This summer, guests staying at more than 475 Travelodge® hotels throughout the United States and Canada can receive a free interactive computer game along with a chance to win a bowling party
From June 16 through Sept. 5, Travelodge guests can select a free CD-ROM from 10 software titles including Bowling Mania, Mini Golf Master and Fitness Trainer, subject to availability. To order their free games, valued at up to $29.99, guests complete a form available at www.travelodge.com and mail it with a copy of their Travelodge receipt plus $4.95 for shipping and handling. Along with the software title, guests will receive a coupon for a 10 percent discount for a future one-night stay at a Travelodge hotel.

Travelodge guests also can enter to win one of 10 bowling parties and specialized bowling balls featuring the Travelodge mascot, Sleepy Bear®. A sweepstakes entry form is available at check-in or online at www.travelodge.com. Entries must postmarked or submitted online at www.travelodge.com by Sept. 5 and received by Sept. 14, and the grand-prize winner will be announced on or around Sept. 27. No purchase is necessary to enter the sweepstakes, which is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older.

Noting that Travelodge Hotels has been the official lodging sponsor of the Professional Women`s Bowling Association since 2001, John Valletta, Travelodge president & chief executive officer, said, “We have witnessed the enormous popularity and impact of bowling in the United States, and we want to thank our guests for their support with a promotion that celebrates this fun and family-friendly sport.”

The first Travelodge hotel was introduced in 1939 in response to travelers` needs for homelike accommodations. Today, Travelodge Hotels is a growing franchise system with 589 upper-economy Travelodge and budget Thriftlodge® properties representing more than 47,000 guest rooms throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Reservations and further information are available by visiting www.travelodge.com or calling the toll-free Travelodge number, (800) 578-7878, or the Thriftlodge number, (800) 525-9055. Travelodge Hotels is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD).

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