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Press Release Source: Hilton HHonors

Hilton HHonors Introduces Online Reservations for Free Nights
Wednesday May 19, 2:07 pm ET
New Benefit Enables Members to Search Availability and Make Complimentary Reservations via Internet

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2004--Hilton HHonors® today announced a new online benefit enabling members to check hotel availability and conveniently book reward reservations using their HHonors points on www.hiltonhhonors.com.

HHonors members are among the most frequent users of the Hilton Family of hotels websites for their business and leisure travel. With the introduction of online reward stay reservations, members have one more reason to choose www.hiltonhhonors.com for all their reservation transactions.

"We're always searching for creative and practical ways to offer value to our members," said Jeffrey Diskin, president and chief operating officer of Hilton HHonors Worldwide. "Responding to the growing preference busy travelers have for using our website is just one of the many ways we're making travel more convenient and rewarding."

To make a reward reservation using HHonors points, members can click on "Reservations" at www.hiltonhhonors.com and then search for their preferred hotel by destination, a selection of hotels within the Hilton Family, travel dates or reward code. Upon completing the reservation, the required number of HHonors points will automatically be deducted from the member's HHonors account, and the member will receive an email containing the reservation confirmation as well as the reward certificate number to present to the hotel upon check-in.

Hilton HHonors is the only guest reward program that allows members to earn both points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 2,500 Hilton Family hotels worldwide, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Club®, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and Scandic hotels.

About The HHonors Program

Hilton HHonors is a guest reward program that gives frequent travelers a faster way to earn the rewards they want most. Enrolled members can Double Dip® to earn HHonors points and airline miles for the same stay, at nearly any rate, at more than 2,500 participating Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Scandic hotels around the world.

Due to the unmatched flexibility, generosity and value offered by HHonors program features, as well as the many attractive promotions that HHonors offers each year, the program has been recognized with numerous travel industry awards.

Membership in HHonors is free. Travelers may enroll online by visiting www.hiltonhhonors.com. Or, to enroll instantly in the program and make reservations, consumers in the U.S. and Canada may call 1-800-HHONORS. Outside the U.S. and Canada, travelers may call the Hilton Reservations Worldwide office in their area. Travelers also may enroll at any participating Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Homewood Suites by Hilton or Scandic hotel around the world.

Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton International, a subsidiary of Hilton Group plc, have a worldwide alliance to market Hilton, the world's best-known hotel brand. Collectively offering more than 2,500 hotels in over 70 countries worldwide, both companies are recognized as leaders in the hospitality industry. Hilton International currently operates more than 380 hotels in over 70 countries worldwide.

The following trademarks are owned by Hilton Hospitality, Inc.: Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Club®, and Homewood Suites by Hilton®. HHonors®, Double Dip®, Double Dipping® and Points & Miles® are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide LLC. Conrad® is owned by Conrad Hospitality, LLC.
Contact:

Hilton Brand Communications (U.S.)
Jeanne Datz or Kendra Walker, 310-205-4545
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
or
Cohn & Wolfe
Erin Myers Portman, 310-967-2902
[email protected]


Source: Hilton HHonors