777 global mile hound
Jun 19, 05, 1:10 am
If this is old news I will delete this information.A Hilton Customer service rep gave me the heads up.Looks like the HGI is really going to be the brand in the price category
News Release
HILTON GARDEN INN® GIVES CONSUMERS THE CHANCE TO WIN THE LATEST IN CUTTING-EDGE GUESTROOM AMENITIES
Online Sweepstakes Offers Chance To Win High-Tech Chairs and Sleep Systems
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 28, 2005 - Hilton Garden Inn® offers travelers the chance to take home the latest offerings in cutting edge guestroom amenities with the Evolution Solution ExpressTM by Hilton Garden Inn Sweepstakes. The online sweepstakes coincides with the brand's Evolution Solution Express (ESE) tour-a 72-foot long, 67,000 pound, 26-foot wide mobile marketing vehicle currently trekking its way across the country-and offers the chance to win the Garden Sleep SystemTM by VSS Sleep SystemsTM or the modified "Mirra"TM chair by Herman Miller.
"From Las Vegas, Nev., to Missoula, Mont., to Fairfax, Va., the ESE has received an overwhelmingly positive response from consumers across the U.S. We've been on the road for less than two months and already the Hilton Garden Inn fan base has grown exponentially," said Mark Nogal, vice president - marketing for Hilton Garden Inn. "This sweepstakes is our chance to share the evolution of the Hilton Garden Inn guestroom with our guests and potential guests and offer them the opportunity to take the experience home."
From now until August 14, 2005, guests entering each monthly sweepstakes will have a chance to win one of five Herman Miller MIRRA chairs or one of five Garden Sleep System (queen-size) beds by VSS Sleep Systems. Consumers can fill out an official entry form by visiting the Hilton Garden Inn Evolution Solution Express Sweepstakes Web site at www.rpmcsweeps.com/hgi-ese. Additionally, those able to come and see the ESE in person will receive a special "key card" which is a $10 off coupon valid during a weekend stay* at any participating Hilton Garden Inn hotel location. Official rules, such as eligibility and drawing notification can be found on the sweepstakes Web site.
About The Evolution Solution ExpressTM (ESE)
The ESE features a full-scale model guestroom on wheels offering the latest in guest comfort, sleep, ergonomic and entertainment technology. The ESE will make 125 stops and cover 26,000 miles as it travels across the U.S. and Canada. While on the road, the mobile tour offers guests a virtual hotel experience and a sneak peek at the new amenities that will soon be available at all Hilton Garden Inn hotels, including the:
Garden Sleep System bed by VSS Sleep Systems
Modified "MIRRA" chair by Herman Miller
26" Philips flat screen, high-definition television
Innovative Hilton Garden Inn clock allowing travelers to play their MP3 player or portable CD player
In addition to the new items featured on the ESE, Hilton Garden Inn guests will still be able to enjoy the brand's standard amenities that make the brand so inviting for business and leisure travelers, including complimentary high-speed Internet access in every room and secure remote printing; an in-room mini-fridge and microwave; a 24-hour business center; a workout facility, swimming pool and whirlpool; the Pavilion Pantry® convenience market that offers 24-hour snacks and the Great American Grill® restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast (including the signature Hilton Garden Inn waffle), lunch** and dinner.**
The ESE was launched to Hilton Garden Inn owners and general managers during the Hilton Focused Service Brand conference in Las Vegas on Feb. 14, 2005. The ESE mobile tour will travel for approximately six months, from February through July 2005. It will stop at Hilton Garden Inn hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, properties under construction, business parks, as well as local events and attractions. Additionally, the ESE will make an appearance at WIRED magazine's NextFest, a three-day technology festival expected to attract thousands of visitors from around the country. NextFest will take place in Chicago on June 24-26, 2005, at Chicago's Navy Pier. Hilton Garden Inn is the official hospitality sponsor of the event.
About Hilton Garden Inn
For the past three years, Hilton Garden Inn has received the distinguished "Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains with Full Service" award in the 2004, 2003 and 2002 J.D. Power and Associates North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of the Hilton franchise growth strategy. The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company.
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that's obsessed with ensuring today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road - from complimentary high-speed Internet access in all guestrooms and secure remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center to getting the perfect night's sleep. Hilton Garden Inn is obsessed with ensuring guests achieve the best travel experience every time.
News Release
HILTON GARDEN INN® GIVES CONSUMERS THE CHANCE TO WIN THE LATEST IN CUTTING-EDGE GUESTROOM AMENITIES
Online Sweepstakes Offers Chance To Win High-Tech Chairs and Sleep Systems
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 28, 2005 - Hilton Garden Inn® offers travelers the chance to take home the latest offerings in cutting edge guestroom amenities with the Evolution Solution ExpressTM by Hilton Garden Inn Sweepstakes. The online sweepstakes coincides with the brand's Evolution Solution Express (ESE) tour-a 72-foot long, 67,000 pound, 26-foot wide mobile marketing vehicle currently trekking its way across the country-and offers the chance to win the Garden Sleep SystemTM by VSS Sleep SystemsTM or the modified "Mirra"TM chair by Herman Miller.
"From Las Vegas, Nev., to Missoula, Mont., to Fairfax, Va., the ESE has received an overwhelmingly positive response from consumers across the U.S. We've been on the road for less than two months and already the Hilton Garden Inn fan base has grown exponentially," said Mark Nogal, vice president - marketing for Hilton Garden Inn. "This sweepstakes is our chance to share the evolution of the Hilton Garden Inn guestroom with our guests and potential guests and offer them the opportunity to take the experience home."
From now until August 14, 2005, guests entering each monthly sweepstakes will have a chance to win one of five Herman Miller MIRRA chairs or one of five Garden Sleep System (queen-size) beds by VSS Sleep Systems. Consumers can fill out an official entry form by visiting the Hilton Garden Inn Evolution Solution Express Sweepstakes Web site at www.rpmcsweeps.com/hgi-ese. Additionally, those able to come and see the ESE in person will receive a special "key card" which is a $10 off coupon valid during a weekend stay* at any participating Hilton Garden Inn hotel location. Official rules, such as eligibility and drawing notification can be found on the sweepstakes Web site.
About The Evolution Solution ExpressTM (ESE)
The ESE features a full-scale model guestroom on wheels offering the latest in guest comfort, sleep, ergonomic and entertainment technology. The ESE will make 125 stops and cover 26,000 miles as it travels across the U.S. and Canada. While on the road, the mobile tour offers guests a virtual hotel experience and a sneak peek at the new amenities that will soon be available at all Hilton Garden Inn hotels, including the:
Garden Sleep System bed by VSS Sleep Systems
Modified "MIRRA" chair by Herman Miller
26" Philips flat screen, high-definition television
Innovative Hilton Garden Inn clock allowing travelers to play their MP3 player or portable CD player
In addition to the new items featured on the ESE, Hilton Garden Inn guests will still be able to enjoy the brand's standard amenities that make the brand so inviting for business and leisure travelers, including complimentary high-speed Internet access in every room and secure remote printing; an in-room mini-fridge and microwave; a 24-hour business center; a workout facility, swimming pool and whirlpool; the Pavilion Pantry® convenience market that offers 24-hour snacks and the Great American Grill® restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast (including the signature Hilton Garden Inn waffle), lunch** and dinner.**
The ESE was launched to Hilton Garden Inn owners and general managers during the Hilton Focused Service Brand conference in Las Vegas on Feb. 14, 2005. The ESE mobile tour will travel for approximately six months, from February through July 2005. It will stop at Hilton Garden Inn hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, properties under construction, business parks, as well as local events and attractions. Additionally, the ESE will make an appearance at WIRED magazine's NextFest, a three-day technology festival expected to attract thousands of visitors from around the country. NextFest will take place in Chicago on June 24-26, 2005, at Chicago's Navy Pier. Hilton Garden Inn is the official hospitality sponsor of the event.
About Hilton Garden Inn
For the past three years, Hilton Garden Inn has received the distinguished "Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains with Full Service" award in the 2004, 2003 and 2002 J.D. Power and Associates North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of the Hilton franchise growth strategy. The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company.
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that's obsessed with ensuring today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road - from complimentary high-speed Internet access in all guestrooms and secure remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center to getting the perfect night's sleep. Hilton Garden Inn is obsessed with ensuring guests achieve the best travel experience every time.