Hilton Family of Hotels Offer Summer Getaway Packages for Close-to-Home Travel or Venturing Beyond Borders
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB) June 27, 2008
“We know that even in challenging economic times, individual travelers, friends and families want to connect, decompress, and stay true to their summer getaway plans. It’s our pleasure to make it easy to escape through compelling packages at our Hilton Family of Hotels that cater to guests’ wishes, whether that be to stay close to or travel farther away from home,” said Jeffrey Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Hotels Corporation.
Hotel and Hilton HHonors packages and promotions within the Hilton Family of Hotels include:
Hilton HHonors
Hilton HHonors, one of the world’s premier hotel loyalty programs, has announced a new promotion with Live Nation, the world’s largest live music company.* The promotion allows HHonors members to earn a complimentary, general admission lawn ticket to a Live Nation amphitheatre concert, when they stay at a Hilton Family hotel between June 16 and August 31, 2008. All members have to do is register via the dedicated enrollment page HiltonHHonors.com/RockandRollSummer.
Registered HHonors members who stay at a Hilton Family hotel between June 16 and August 31 will automatically receive an e-mail with a redemption code good for a complimentary general admission ticket to any concert at a participating Live Nation amphitheatre (subject to availability). To get a complimentary ticket, HHonors members simply enter their code at LiveNation.com/Hilton and choose a concert. Members will also be able to purchase additional general admission lawn tickets at the time of redemption. There are no limits on the amount of complimentary tickets that can be earned or number of shows members can see.
Live Nation offers performances by some of the world’s greatest artists at amphitheatres throughout the continental United States. With many of its participating amphitheatres close to major cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Seattle, they are also just a short distance to Hilton Family hotels, allowing members to stay near the venue while earning their next complimentary ticket.
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Offer is valid for stays completed from June 16 through August 31, 2008. Offer valid for U.S. residents only. Offer is subject to program availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers. This offer cannot be booked by calling the hotel directly. Registration at HiltonHHonors.com/rockandrollsummer is required. Complimentary Rock N’ Roll SummerTM promo codes will be fulfilled starting approximately July 1, 2008 for stays completed before July 1, 2008. Promo codes will be delivered within 48 hours for stays completed after July 1, 2008. One (1) ticket is issued per stay regardless of number of nights or rooms booked. The Live Nation Rock N’ Roll SummerTM Promo Code is issued by Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. and is redeemable only on the Live Nation website located at http://www.livenation.com/hilton. The promo code may be used to obtain one (1) general admission lawn ticket for a concert held at Live Nation® owned and operated amphitheatres in the U.S. during the 2008 summer concert season. You must register to become a member of the Live Nation® ticket club to redeem the code. Ticket is subject to availability under the Rock N’ Roll Summer program and venue capacity restrictions. Other terms and conditions may apply to the ticket, venues and the Live Nation website. Availability of the ticket to a particular show is not guaranteed. Once the ticket is issued, it cannot be exchanged for another ticket or merchandise. Ticket cannot be replaced if lost or stolen and Live Nation® is not responsible for any damage or loss resulting from unauthorized use. Use of the code constitutes acceptance of the above terms. Please visit http://www.livenation.com/hilton for full terms of use. © 2008 Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. Live Nation® and Rock N’ Roll SummerTM are trademarks of Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Beating the summer heat just got satisfyingly simple with a little help from Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Special leisure and active travel packages available at Hilton hotels around the globe offer the perfect escape for any traveler looking to stay fit or just unwind during the summer months.
Guests staying at one of Hilton’s more than 200 participating U.S. hotels will receive a complimentary well-being guide upon check-in as part of Hilton’s well-being / U.S. Olympic Team sponsorship. The guide features details on everything a traveler needs to maintain balance while on the road – enjoying a full night’s rest on Hilton’s Serenity Bed, sustaining a healthy diet with the Hilton Eat Right® menu and keeping up with fitness regimens by making a splash in Hilton pools or working out in Hilton Fitness by Precor® facilities. Well-being travel guides are available beginning mid-July while supplies last.
Created with the leisure traveler in mind, the Hilton Bed & Breakfast Package, Food Network Travel Package and Romance Package* each offer a little something extra to make any guest’s stay that much more relaxing and enjoyable. With the Bed & Breakfast Package, guests can utilize early check-in and late check-out (based on availability) in addition to a complimentary Hilton Breakfast – a more than 80-item breakfast buffet that features color-coded labels to visually assist guests in managing their dietary needs. The Food Network Travel Package provides guests with the opportunity to taste locally-inspired food and beverages or a chef’s special creation shortly after checking into their rooms. Guests booking the Romance package will enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine or cider waiting in-room upon arrival, a full Hilton Breakfast the following morning, complimentary access to the hotel-operated health club and pool (where available) and late check-out (based on availability), if desired.
*Service of alcohol is subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age. Rates vary by hotel and are subject to availability. Please visit http://www.Hilton.com and click on Specials & Packages for more information.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Conrad® Hotels & Resorts is offering a luxurious night of sleep with a sumptuous breakfast served in the privacy of the guests’ room or in the hotel’s signature restaurant. With Bed & Breakfast Conrad Style, guests can enjoy a compelling room rate that includes breakfast for two guests each day of the stay at a participating Conrad hotel in North America. For a more personal breakfast experience, the executive chef at each hotel offers signature breakfast items each morning in addition to the traditional Bed & Breakfast menu. Conrad Hotels & Resorts located in Chicago, Indianapolis and Miami are offering the Bed & Breakfast Conrad Style package.
Also, guests who book a minimum two-night stay at participating Conrad Hotels & Resorts until September 29, 2008 can earn 5,000 HHonors bonus points. With award-winning luxury hotels strategically located in capital cities and exotic resorts located around the world, Conrad hotels offer outstanding service for both business and leisure travelers. Enjoy some of the finest accommodations, excellent restaurants, fully equipped health clubs and sophisticated conference and meeting facilities. Book a minimum two-night stay at any of these Conrad Hotels & Resorts: Conrad Bali, Conrad Bangkok, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Conrad Hong Kong, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and Conrad Tokyo and receive 5,000 Hilton HHonors bonus points.
Rates vary by hotel and are subject to availability. Please visit http://www.conradhotels.com and click on Specials & Packages for more information.
Doubletree Hotels
Taking time out to refresh and rejuvenate before the summer slips away is more valuable than ever. From Costa Rica and the United Kingdom to Florida’s white-sand beaches and the dynamic downtowns of Chicago and New York, Doubletree Hotels are located in more of the world’s desirable vacation destinations than ever before with more than 190 locations across the globe. An array of packages and promotions – even a traveling tree museum – are being offered to ensure that travelers make the most of their summer fun.
Every day is a good day to show a little love this summer with a Sweet Romance Getaway™ package which includes early check-in and late check-out (based on availability), the romantic welcome of sparkling wine or cider upon arrival* and the blissful convenience of a complimentary, full breakfast delivered by room service or enjoyed in the hotel restaurant.
Relaxing is easy with the Bed and Breakfast getaway at Doubletree, which includes the luxurious Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree sleep experience and a complimentary Doubletree Breakfast buffet for up to two adults and two children each morning.
Kids ages 3 through 12 staying at participating U.S. Doubletree hotels through Labor Day Weekend will receive a special complimentary welcome gift that brings the energy and excitement of the world’s most respected and legendary sporting event to their family vacations. As a member of The Hilton Family of Hotels, Doubletree Hotels is celebrating support for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams with this year’s athletic-themed kidsCAREpak™. The kidsCAREpak is a colorful sling canvas backpack filled with such fun activities as hackysacks, flying saucers, coloring books and crayons and more.
Celebrating its summer home at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Doubletree Hotels and the Arbor Day Foundation are proud to present “Exploring Trees Inside and Out.” This 2,500-square-foot interactive traveling museum exhibit is specifically designed for kids ages 2 to 12 to better understand the significant role trees play in the environment and inspire a new generation of children to enjoy the great outdoors. More than 200,000 visitors have already visited the exhibit this year, as it continues to “branch out” to some of the top children’s museums, science centers and botanical gardens through the end of 2010.
Rates vary by hotel and are subject to availability. kidsCAREpaks are available while supplies last at participating hotels. Participating hotels subject to change without notice. Other restrictions apply. Please visit http://www.doubletree.com to find out about these four fun summer programs.
Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels® is helping the future generation of U.S. Olympic athletes. As a proud supporter of the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Olympic Opportunity fund, Embassy Suites is offering a limited edition Build-A-Bear Workshop® panda. Just book with promotion code “PBP” for stays between now and September 30, 2008 and families will receive two panda bears, plus a beary special gift to use at a Build-A-Bear workshop store.
The two Limited Edition Build-A-Bear Workshop pandas were designed especially for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in support of Team USA™. The pandas were chosen to represent the Chinese desire to protect nature’s gifts and to preserve that beauty for future generations.
Rates vary by hotel and are subject to availability. Please visit http://www.embassyuites.com/panda for more information.
Separately, Embassy Suites Hotels has announced an offer exclusively for American Express customers. Guests who register at http://www.goforthegreen.com with promotion code GLF, stay three times by 8/15/08 and pay the folio with an American Express Card receive a package of a dozen Bridgestone B330S Tour Golf Balls, 10 Embassy Suites Hotels Golf Tees, one Embroidered Golf Towel, and one Drawstring Felt Tee Pouch. If they stay for five nights, guests receive the Cleveland HiBore XLS driver. All will be entered for a chance to win a trip to Tour Championship in September 2008. No purchase necessary. Game ends August 15, 2008. See official rules at http://www.esgoforthegreen.com.
Hampton Inn®/ Hampton Inn & Suites®/Hampton by Hilton™
Hampton® Hotels is giving travelers yet another reason to put the rubber to the road this summer in celebration of the Olympic Games with the launch of their exclusive 2008 Summer Promotion. Beginning with the Let the Dreams Begin Rate*, which offers guests 10 percent off the best available rate* for all weekend stays from June 5 through September 1, 2008 when they book through Hampton.com, Hampton will reward all HHonors members who book the rate with an additional 250 Hilton HHonors bonus points for any weekend stay from June 5 through September 1, 2008.
While guests can look forward to continued savings this summer, everyone will also have an exclusive opportunity to win an assortment of daily prizes. Each person who visits http://www.HamptonDreams.com, a special Olympic-themed site, to play Hampton’s instant win game is eligible to play for prizes ranging from road bikes to free weekend stays, to a Grand Prize vacation packages worth up to ,000.***
The instant win game on HamptonDreams.com will offer the opportunity to win exciting prizes all summer long leading up to and extending beyond the actual Olympic Games. Throughout the remainder of June, site visitors will have the opportunity to instantly win a road bike along with a gift bag containing a t-shirt, water bottle, and toolkit. During the month of July, consumers will have the opportunity to play for a chance to win a bike/gift bag as well as a pre-paid 0 gift card and a weekend stay at any of the 1,500 plus Hampton Hotel properties. Lastly, beginning in August and lasting through September 3, 2008, site visitors will have the opportunity to play for a chance to win a Grand-Prize “Create Your Own Dream” vacation valued at up to ,000.***
Rates vary by hotel and are subject to availability. Please visit http://www.hamptoninn.com and click on Specials & Packages for more information.
*Excludes promotional and other rates. 10% off Best Available Rate. Best Available Rate (“BAR”) is the applicable rate based on the arrival/departure and length of stay pattern for specific dates of stay (and are unique to the time of purchase). BAR rates are unrestricted, non-qualified rates and exclude discount or negotiated rates not available to the general public, including but not limited to: membership, corporate or government rates, promotional rates, group rates, packages or other unpublished rates, and rates available on “opaque” websites.
**Subject to availability. Valid for stays at participating Hampton Hotels between 6/5/08 through 9/1/08 that are booked via Hampton.com. Stay must commence on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Discount rate only valid Thursday through Sunday nights. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles®, and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.
***No purchase necessary. Game ends 9/3/08. Official rules are at http://www.hamptondreams.com; click on Official Rules.
Hilton Garden Inn
Offering a variety of ways for guests to enjoy a fun and affordable summer getaway, Hilton Garden Inn offers the Bed & Breakfast package that includes a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast for up to four people (staying in the same room) and the Romance Package which includes early check-in or late check-out (based on availability) and a welcoming bottle wine* or sparkling cider in the room.
For those looking to hit the greens, Hilton Garden Inn is inviting guests to enjoy a round of golf for two people at more than 450 participating golf courses across the U.S., Canada and the UK with the fourth annual Hilton Garden Inn “Great Golf Giveaway.” Guests who book a stay for a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday night at a participating Hilton Garden Inn location now through Oct. 19, 2008, can enjoy complimentary greens fees at more than 450 semi-private and public golf courses.
Plus, if a guest pays for their qualifying Hilton Garden Inn stay with any American Express® Card, they will also receive a voucher for a complimentary golf cart rental—so that’s an entire round of golf for two—courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn! Golf vouchers can be redeemed from June 1 through October 31, 2008. Tee time restrictions apply. For more details and a list of participating golf courses, visit http://www.HGI.com/Golf.
In addition, now through August 15, 2008, guests who book the “Great Golf Giveaway” promotion are automatically entered to win** an array of amazing golf prizes just for staying at a Hilton Garden Inn! Guests will have a chance to win one of the following:
A trip for two to attend the Team USA vs. Team Europe Tournament Sept. 20-21, 2008 in Louisville, KY. Prize includes round trip airfare for two, a two-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East and two final weekend tickets to watch Team USA vs. Team Europe (courtesy of Golf Digest). Golf School for two (courtesy ESPN Golf Schools) that includes two enrollments in any one day ESPN Golf School (Beginners Tour, 3-Club Tour or Power Tour) at an ESPN Golf School of winner’s choice plus a 0 Callaway Golf gift certificate for each school player. [Two 0 gift cards for use on any Callaway Golf item(s)]. A complete golf ensemble from Dockers (valued at ,000)! This winner will be ready to hit the links in style courtesy of Dockers! Golfers can take advantage of the Hilton Garden Inn “Great Golf Giveaway” promotion either on the road or back at home. Guests will need to secure their tee times up to three days in advance, for up to two players per voucher. Upon check-in at the golf course, guests will need to show a copy of their Hilton Garden Inn hotel receipt and provide their original complimentary greens fee voucher. For more details and a list of participating golf courses, visit http://www.HGI.com/Golf .
*Service of alcohol is subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
**No purchase necessary. Please visit http://www.HGI.com/Golf for Official Rules. Void where prohibited.
Homewood Suites by Hilton®
At Homewood Suites®, receive dramatically discounted rates when booking in advance using our Net Direct rates. Some dates, such as weddings, anniversaries, and graduations are set in advance, so lock in a Net Direct rate now and cash in on significant savings. Whether traveling for business or with the whole family, Homewood Suites guests enjoy spacious studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom suites featuring complimentary high-speed Internet access, a Suite Start® hot breakfast, Welcome Home® reception (Mon-Thurs), and a complimentary grocery shopping service.**
Homewood Suites by Hilton also welcomes AAA and international club members by offering AAA discount rates of 5% or more at participating hotels (subject to availability). To take advantage of AAA discounts rates, be sure to type in your AAA number when checking availability at your favorite location. Remember, you will need your AAA card for identification upon check-in. Rates vary by hotel. Please visit http://www.homewoodsuites.com and click on Specials & Packages for more information.
*ADVANCE PURCHASE/NON REFUNDABLE RATE. Full payment in advance required. Your credit card will be charged immediately for entire stay. No refunds for changes, cancellation or non-arrival on check-in date. Other restrictions apply. For complete rules, click here or call 1-800-HILTONS.
**Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.
The Waldorf=Astoria Collection™
At the Arizona Biltmore, the Golf & Spa Package at the resort includes: One night Classic accommodations, one round of golf at the Arizona Biltmore Country Club, one 50-minute spa treatment (including 18% gratuity), one breakfast for each guest in The Cafe or the Biltmore Grill. Through September 13, rates start at 9 per room, per night, plus tax. The Romance Package offers: One night Premier accommodations, breakfast for two in the Cafe or the Biltmore Grill, dinner for two, one evening in Wright’s at the Biltmore (alcohol not included), champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries delivered the night of arrival, two 50-minute spa treatments (including 18% gratuity). Through September 13, the Romance Package rate starts at 5 per room, per night plus tax. Rates are subject to availability and exclude taxes, gratuities and incidental charges. Service of alcohol is subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
At the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa in Maui, the resort is offering “7th Night Free,” until December 19th, 2008, (based on availability), a minimum six-night stay is required to receive the seventh night free. For reservations, guests must call 800-888-6100 and indicate the “7NF” promotion. Does not include tax, gratuities, incidental charges or daily Resort Charge. Offer is subject to availability, black out dates may apply, and may not be combined with any other rates, offers or promotions. Also at the Grand Wailea, the Grand Getaway Breakfast Special offers a daily breakfast buffet for 2 in the Grand Dining Room with stunning views of the Reflecting Pool and Wailea Beach: a value. Based on our “Best Available Rates”* at Grand Wailea Resort and do not include tax, gratuity or daily Resort Charge. Call reservations directly at 800-888-6100. This package is available in all room categories and is based on double occupancy. Black out dates and restrictions may apply. Package cannot be combined with other packages or in conjunction with other special offers, group or membership rates.
At the La Quinta Resort & Club, the “BEST OF LA QUINTA” package includes overnight stay in a Resort Casita, one round of golf on one of our championship resort courses, one 50-minute spa treatment and one .00 dining credit.* During June, rates start at 9 per room, per night plus tax, and from July – September, rates start at 9 per room, per night, plus tax. Rates are subject to availability and exclude taxes, gratuities and incidental charges.
* dining credit is non transferable and not redeemable for cash. Restrictions apply.
At The Waldorf=Astoria® in New York City, the “NYC Adventure Package” includes suite accommodations for two plus the following savings certificates upon check-in:
.00 off any Circle Line 2 or 3-hour Sightseeing Cruise or BEAST Speedboat Ride. Enjoy a relaxed and refreshing 2 or 3-hour fully narrated sightseeing cruise where you will discover the secrets of the city, or speed around the harbor at up to 45 miles an hour on the BEAST speedboat ride. A ton of fun for the entire family. Discount valid for up to 4 people. .00 off adult ticket to Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center. Enjoy an experience in history and scenery that culminates with beautiful views of New York City from the Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Center, in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Visit during the day to see the splendor of the city unfold beneath you or visit at night and see the city sparkle! Children 5 and under are admitted at no additional charge. Discount valid for up to 4 people. 10% off the price of any On Location Tour – including the official Sex & the City Hotspots Tour, Sopranos Sites Tour, and more. Take a tour past the doorsteps of your favorite television and movie characters and real-life celebrities. Straddle fiction and reality while you shop, eat, drink and dance at the sites you’ve seen on both the big and small screens. Advance purchase required, please refer to discount coupon provided upon check-in for full details. .00 off City Sights NY ¨All-Around Town Tour.¨ See the best of Manhattan on this double-decker bus tour, where you can ¨hop on and hop off¨ and view the best neighborhoods, historic sites and attractions that make New York City famous. Discount valid for up to 4 people. .50 off (adult) or .50 off (child) ticket to NY SKYRIDE. Located at the Empire State Building, NY SKYRIDE is an awesome aerial tour of New York City that sends you on a ride around, above and even below all that Manhattan has to offer. Feel the sights from the comfort of a specially equipped, motion-simulated, big screen theater seat. off a World Yacht dinner cruise. World Yacht’s unique package of dining, dancing, entertainment and sightseeing presents a one of a kind dining entertainment experience, where you will enjoy a 4 course dinner served tableside, prepared fresh aboard the ship. Limit 2 people, not available on Friday or Saturday nights. Guests will be provided one saving certificate per stay to each attraction upon check-in. Rates vary by hotel and are subject to availability. Please visit http://www.waldorfastoriacollection.com and click on Specials & Packages for more information.
*Best Available Rate (BAR) is the applicable rate based on the arrival/departure and length-of-stay pattern for specific dates of stay (and are unique to the time of purchase). BAR rates are unrestricted, non-qualified rates and exclude discount or negotiated rates not available to the general public including, but not limited to: membership, corporate or government rates, promotional rates, group rates, packages or other unpublished rates, and rates available on “opaque” websites.
All brands within the Hilton Family of Hotels participate in Hilton HHonors®, which is the only guest reward program in the world that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates, giving frequent travelers a fast way to earn the rewards they want most at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. Enrolled members can Double Dip® to earn HHonors points and airline miles for the same stay, at nearly any rate, at participating Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations®, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection™ hotels around the world.
Due to the tremendous simplicity, flexibility 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 HiltonHHonors.com. Consumers in the U.S. and Canada can enroll instantly in the program by calling 1-800-HHONORS. Outside the U.S. and Canada, travelers may call the Hilton Reservations and Customer Care office in their area. Travelers also may enroll at any Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations®, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection™ hotels around the world. For further information, visit HiltonHHonors.com.
Airline miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the terms and conditions of each participating airline’s reward program, as applicable. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles®, and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.
About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is a leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, with more than 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection™.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is an Official Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, which will extend through the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, the 2010/2012 U.S. Paralympic Team and the 2011 U.S. Pan American Team.
The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy that, “It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.hiltonfamily.com.
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