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Hilton Offers Event Planners COVID-19 Testing and Health Screening Resources for Their Event Attendees

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Infectious diseases, Entertainment, Public relations, Investor relations, Communications, Events, Concerts, Health, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Musicians, People of European descent, Actors, Hiltons, Paris Hilton

Throughout the pandemic, Hilton has been listening and responding to the needs of its customers, and now the worlds most hospitable company is providing event planners with COVID-19 testing and health screening resources for their event attendees.

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  • Throughout the pandemic, Hilton has been listening and responding to the needs of its customers, and now the worlds most hospitable company is providing event planners with COVID-19 testing and health screening resources for their event attendees.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210309005047/en/
    The COVID-19 testing and health screening options are presented to event planners as the latest evolution of EventReady with CleanStay, Hiltons global cleanliness and client service program specific to meetings and events.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As more customers book in-person meetings and events, there has been a steady increase in requests and questions around COVID-19 testing and screening options for event attendees, said Frank Passanante, senior vice president, Hilton Worldwide Sales, Americas.
  • In response, we expanded the resources within our Hilton EventReady Playbook to include third-party providers that can deliver a seamless experience and offer preferential pricing to our event planners.

Steve Hilton announces upcoming retirement from 35-year career as Chief Executive Officer of Meritage Homes

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Hiltons, Meritage Homes Corporation, Hovnanian Enterprises, KB Home, Meritage, Companies, Economy of the United States

Phillippe Lord, currently chief operating officer of Meritage Homes, has been appointed to serve as CEO upon Hiltons retirement.

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  • Phillippe Lord, currently chief operating officer of Meritage Homes, has been appointed to serve as CEO upon Hiltons retirement.
  • Phillippe Lord will succeed Hilton as CEO of Meritage Homes after Hiltons retirement.
  • Szubinski has extensive homebuilding experience, holding senior management roles at Meritage Homes, Cal-Atlantic, K. Hovnanian and KB Home since 2003.
  • Meritage Homes is the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the United States, based on homes closed in 2019.

Hilton and American Express to Donate Up to 1 Million Rooms To Frontline Medical Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis

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Monday, April 6, 2020
Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Philanthropy, Other Travel, Health, Lodging, Other Philanthropy, Destinations, Travel, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Paris Hilton, Musicians, Hiltons, Hotels, Biographers, Hilton Worldwide, Hilton, American Express

Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced that the companies, in partnership with Hiltons ownership community, will donate up to 1 million hotel room nights across the United States to frontline medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19.

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  • Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced that the companies, in partnership with Hiltons ownership community, will donate up to 1 million hotel room nights across the United States to frontline medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19.
  • During this crisis, we have seen so many examples of medical professionals working in the most challenging circumstances, sacrificing their own needs for the greater good.
  • The kind of compassion and caring that Hilton and American Express are offering has never been more welcome.
  • Rooms will be available across a variety of Hilton brands, including Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton and others.

Hilton’s Collection Brands Build Momentum with Expansive Development Plans for 2020

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Vacation, Lodging, Construction & Property, Destinations, Travel, Hiltons, Curio, Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

From picturesque island getaways to charming small towns, Hiltons full service Collection brands Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened 40 unique hotels last year in sought-after destinations.

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  • From picturesque island getaways to charming small towns, Hiltons full service Collection brands Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened 40 unique hotels last year in sought-after destinations.
  • In 2020, the brands development goals feature notable milestones, including Curio Collections 100th hotel opening and Tapestry Collections debut in Europe.
  • Guests of Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection hotels have the ability to tap into Hilton Honors , the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hiltons 18 distinct hotel brands.
  • Learn more about Hiltons upscale collection brand at newsroom.hilton.com/tapestry , and connect with Tapestry Collection on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter .

Hilton Delivers Record-Breaking Growth and Positive Impact in 100th Year of Hospitality

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Monday, January 27, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Travel, Construction & Property, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Other Construction & Property, Hiltons, HLT, American people of German descent

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced that its centennial year featured record-breaking growth, awards for its inclusive workplace culture, and continued recognition of positive community impact.

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  • Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced that its centennial year featured record-breaking growth, awards for its inclusive workplace culture, and continued recognition of positive community impact.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200127005397/en/
    Hilton Delivers Record-Breaking Growth and Positive Impact in 100th Year of Hospitality (Graphic: Hilton)
    Throughout the last 100 years, Hilton has had a tremendous positive impact on billions of lives across the globe, said Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton.
  • As we look toward the future, we will continue to prioritize sustainable and inclusive growth, enabling us to further strengthen the collective impact we have on the people and communities we serve.
  • Hiltons growth and performance are a testament to our resilient business model, said Kevin Jacobs, chief financial officer, Hilton.

Hilton Introduces iHeartRadio to its High-Tech Connected Room Platform

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Vacation, Travel, Universal Windows Platform apps, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio, Hiltons, HLT, Hilton, iHeartMedia

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a new integration with iHeartRadio to allow guests to stream live radio stations, thousands of music playlists and podcasts directly from their TVs through Hiltons high-tech Connected Room guest technology platform.

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  • Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a new integration with iHeartRadio to allow guests to stream live radio stations, thousands of music playlists and podcasts directly from their TVs through Hiltons high-tech Connected Room guest technology platform.
  • This marks yet another Connected Room feature that allows guests even more ways to personalize their travel experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190917005899/en/
    iHeartRadio is the newest streaming service, and first music app, to join Hiltons Connected Room guestroom technology platform, pictured here.
  • As a special benefit to Hilton guests, iHeartRadio is free and no signup is required.

Moon-Walking Mini-Breaks, 3D-Printed Room Service and Hyper-Personalised Spaces: Welcome to the Hotel of 2119

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Technology, Other Technology, Travel, Vacation, Lodging, Articles, Academic disciplines, Emerging technologies, Gerd Leonhard, Ethics, Hiltons, Artificial intelligence

Whats more, exercise energy generated from workouts will be used to power the hotel, providing a zero-impact, circular system.

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  • Whats more, exercise energy generated from workouts will be used to power the hotel, providing a zero-impact, circular system.
  • Futurologist Gerd Leonhard said: In 2119 we will still be searching for unique experiences, but they will be more personalised than ever.
  • To find out more, download a copy of Hiltons report outlining the hotel of the future, here: https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/34328 .
  • Gerds work focusses on the future of humanity and technology, digital ethics, artificial intelligence, future-leadership and communications.

Hilton Celebrates 100th Anniversary with ‘Random Acts of Hospitality,’ a New Foundation and a Dynamic Launch into its Next Century

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Travel, Destinations, Vacation, Lodging, Philanthropy, Environment, Foundation, Hilton Worldwide, American people of German descent, Conrad Hilton, Hiltons, Hilton, Businesspeople, Industries, Hospitality industry

The Foundation is launching this week with 15 grants to organizations that will support communities around the world.

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  • The Foundation is launching this week with 15 grants to organizations that will support communities around the world.
  • Celebrating Hiltons 100th anniversary with hospitality and a global Foundation speaks to the companys founding vision.
  • One hundred years ago, Conrad Hilton had a noble idea that travel can make the world a better place, said Chris Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton.
  • In addition to the Foundation, the hospitality giant has also launched a grassroots service initiative called Random Acts of Hospitality.

Hilton’s High-Tech Connected Room Brings Personalized In-Room Streaming to Guests with Netflix

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Technology, Internet, Travel, Destinations, Vacation, Lodging, Film & Motion Pictures, Mobile, Wireless, Online, Los Gatos, California, Netflix, Hiltons, California, San Francisco Bay Area

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Netflix are teaming up to create a more personalized travel experience by allowing guests to stream their favorite Netflix series, movies and more on in-room televisions in Hiltons high-tech Connected Rooms.

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  • Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Netflix are teaming up to create a more personalized travel experience by allowing guests to stream their favorite Netflix series, movies and more on in-room televisions in Hiltons high-tech Connected Rooms.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190124005152/en/
    Hilton and Netflix are teaming up to create a more personalized travel experience by allowing guests to stream their favorite Netflix series, movies and more on in-room televisions in Hiltons high-tech Connected Rooms.
  • Guests who prefer the TV remote can press the remotes Netflix button, which powers on the TV and goes directly to the Netflix login screen.
  • The Netflix offering is just one of several recent enhancements to Hiltons Connected Room technology, which continues to expand as it rolls out to more hotels.