Doubletree by Hilton Brightens Travel Experiences NATIONWIDE

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BRIGHTENS TRAVEL EXPERIENCES NATIONWIDE WITH “LITTLE THINGS PROJECT”

Year-Round, 50-City Tour Brings Travelers “Little Things” They Said Would Make Travel Better, Listening to Travelers Both On the Road and Online to Identify Little Things That Make All the Difference

NEW YORK (July 23, 2012) – DoubleTree by Hilton knows the “little things” mean everything when it comes to a memorable travel experience, which is why the hotel brand asked nearly 5,000 travelers through social media what “little things” would make their travel experiences brighter. Starting in May, the fast-growing hotel brand took the feedback consumers shared and hit the road for a year-round, 50- city pop-up event tour to deliver some of those “little things” they told us might make travel a little brighter and to continue listening – both on the road and online – to their ideas on what “little things” would brighten their day when they travel.

On the tour to date, travelers and locals most frequently said that “friendly customer service” and “comfort during their stay” are the “little things” that brighten their day when traveling. Throughout the rest of the tour, DoubleTree by Hilton team members will continue to gather traveler feedback at each city stop and online on the DoubleTree by Hilton Facebook page.

“At DoubleTree by Hilton, we believe the little things mean everything when it comes to a great travel experience, and we are excited to bring customized ‘little things’ to people across the country based on the valuable feedback that travelers have given us,” said Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “In the spirit of last summer’s Cookie CAREavan Tour, the Little Things Project will allow us to continue bringing smiles to people’s faces outside of our hotels– something our hotel staffs do every day.”

The tour’s 35th stop will kick off today on the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The DoubleTree by Hilton Little Things Project is a traveling, pop-up event experience marked by the landmark “Tell Me Tree,” an inviting respite in the city that gives consumers a quick break from the weary world of travel. Through November, the Little Things Project events will deliver some of the “little things” travelers said would make their days better, such as:  Local deals and offers to provide visitors and residents alike an exclusive bargain while they’re traveling in the city – from restaurant discounts to shopping deals, from markdowns off your room service bill to site-seeing adventures. In each city, the Little Things Project will provide customized deals or perks relevant to the city they’re in.

 The sweet treat of one of DoubleTree by Hilton’s chocolate chip cookies – our brand’s legendary icon for warm and welcoming service;

 Free WiFi for visitors to stay connected during their day, relaxing in our lounge to send an email or go online;

 A “power bar” where visitors can take a moment to “recharge” by powering their electronics before heading to their next destination;

 And DoubleTree by Hilton will continue to listen and deliver those “little things” event attendees are telling us would brighten their days as the tour makes its way from city to city.

In addition to the event experience, Little Things Project ambassadors will drive a “Swarm Car” throughout select cities on tour, asking travelers via Twitter what “little things” would make their day brighter and surprising lucky people by fulfilling their request. Caught in the rain and need an umbrella? Spilled coffee on your shirt and need a new one? Like a free cab ride to the airport? Consumers can tweet to @DoubleTree with their requests using #LittleThings for the Swarm Car to possibly turn their request into a reality because DoubleTree by Hilton understands that some days a little thing can make a big difference.

Get the “Little Things”…Online The Little Things Project may have 50 tour stops, but its presence is just as big online. To follow the journey, submit new “little things” requests,and become Hilton HHonors™ members by visiting the DoubleTree by Hilton Facebook page. On Facebook, consumers can also enter the Little Things Project Sweepstakes to win instant prizes, such as tins of cookies, Hilton HHonors™ points, and Sweet Dreams pillows. Weekly winners will receive 10,000 Hilton HHonors™ points and a tin of cookies, and the grand prize winner will receive a $25,000 dream vacation getaway. Travelers can also get an inside peek at the tour stops through Instagram using #LittleThings, as well as get updates on the tour at www.twitter.com/doubletree and www.youtube.com/doubletreehotels. The Origin of the Little Things Project Since January, the DoubleTree by Hilton Little Things Project has created conversations with travelers via Twitter and Facebook, asking what small perks would make their travel experience better. Based on responses from nearly 5,000 consumers – and counting – the DoubleTree by Hilton Little Things Project will provide the communities they visit with “little things" travelers told us they would like, from the brand’s signature chocolate chip cookie to free WiFi and local deals specific to their towns. Travelers and the general public may visit each tour stop and enjoy these “little things” – or just take a moment to relax from the day’s activities.

The concept of the DoubleTree by Hilton Little Things Project isn’t new to the brand, which strives to deliver positive guest experiences 100% of the time at more than 300 hotel destinations in 25 countries worldwide. Last year, DoubleTree by Hilton launched the U.S. Cookie CAREavan Tour, a 10-week, 15,000-mile, 50-city journey, as part of a global Cookie CARE Campaign designed by DoubleTree by Hilton to share more than 250,000 of the brand’s beloved chocolate chip cookies with the public at special events in major cities around the world.

About DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels With a fast-growing global collection of contemporary, upscale hotels in more than 250 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across five continents, every little thing we do at DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for our hotel guests, our team members and the communities we proudly serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival and continues with the award- winning Hilton HHonors™ guest loyalty program, an array of fine services and amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers more than 60,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again.

To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit our brand website at www.doubletree.com. Social media users may connect with us at www.facebook.com/doubletree, www.twitter.com/doubletree and www.youtube.com/doubletreehotels.

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