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HILTON GARDEN INN TO OPEN SANTA BARBARA/GOLETA, CA An open, inviting atmosphere with warm, glowing service

Goleta, CA – October 16, 2017 – The 142- room Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta hotel opened October 16, 2017. Located at 6878 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA, the 142 room hotel in Santa Barbara/Goleta, will operate as a Hilton franchise, managed by Huntington Hospitality LLC of Irving, Texas. The hotel’s Grand Opening was celebrated on November 9, 2017. The event was attended by over 400 guests, including local dignitaries and distinguished members of the Santa Barbara/Goleta business community.

Located 4 miles from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 11.2 miles from downtown Santa Barbara, and 108 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta offers its guests convenient access to the University of California Santa Barbara campus, Cottage Health headquarters, Deckers, Appfolio, Yardi, QAD, and many more local businesses and corporate parks. Also nearby are popular Santa Barbara attractions including the Santa Barbara Zoo, the Amtrak transit station, Wine Tours, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez Valley. Rates vary depending on the time of year.

At Hilton Garden Inn, you'll find an open, inviting atmosphere with warm, glowing service and thoughtful touches that make your stay easier and more comfortable — from the first hello to the next. Our goal is to make your stay in Santa Barbara/Goleta better and brighter.

Get the day started right with cooked-to-order breakfast, just the way you like it. Then, wind down in the evening with shareable, sophisticated bites and a handcrafted cocktail, or a full meal at our Garden Grille. Take in the beautiful Pacific sunset from the rooftop Spyglass Bistro & Bar. Or, swing by The Shop to pick up a freshly made salad or sandwich anytime. The lobby is the perfect place to decompress, with plenty of quiet, out-of-the way spots to relax, and social spaces to gather and catch up on the day. Your room is your retreat, with an ahhhh-inspiring bed and fresh, fragrant Keurig® coffee by the cup. Downstairs, an outdoor swimming pool, the fitness center and wireless printing keep you productive, and the Wi-Fi is always free. Dry cleaning services and onsite guest laundry are also available to keep you fresh and polished. The hotel also maintains just over 2,600 square feet of event space, along with two well appointed boardrooms.

Now with more than 760 worldwide, Hilton Garden Inn offers business, leisure and holiday travelers the "Simple Things on

Another Level" that its millions of guests expect and appreciate - including light and airy properties, award-winning food and beverage selections, and comfortable amenities that make any stay a delight.

As with each property in the Hilton Garden Inn portfolio, the new hotels are part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest- for Hilton's 14 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels save time and money and gain instant access to the benefits they care about most, such as an exclusive member discount, free Wi-Fi and a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay. Members can also redeem their Points for free nights, to gain access to unique events through the Hilton Honors auction platform or to make purchases with Amazon Shop with Points.

For more information about the Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta hotel, please visit www.santabarbaragoleta.hgi.com, and for Hilton Garden Inn, please visit www.hgi.com or news.hgi.com.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,100 properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, & Resorts, , Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, , Hilton Garden Inn, , , Homewood Suites by Hilton, and . The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Hilton Garden Inn

The award-winning Hilton Garden Inn hotel brand provides business and leisure guests with upscale yet affordable accommodations and modern amenities for a successful and comfortable stay. The satisfaction promise affirms the brand’s goal to make each guest’s stay better and brighter. If something isn’t just the way you like it, simply let any hotel Team Member know, and we will make it right. Guaranteed. As a recognized F&B leader, Hilton Garden Inn caters to guests’ dining needs by serving daily cooked-to-order breakfast and offering full service restaurants and bars. Team Members at more than 750 hotels around the world are committed to guaranteeing today’s busy travelers have a bright and satisfying experience from the first hello when they arrive. Hilton Garden Inn is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations), available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. For more information about Hilton Garden Inn, visit www.hgi.com or news.hgi.com or connect on social media at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Huntington Hotel Group

Huntington Hotel Group and its affiliates have provided management and/or financial services to more than 50 full and select service hotels in fourteen states. The Company’s management portfolio currently consists of more than 15 hotels and over 2,500 full and select service hotel rooms. In addition to the current owned and managed hotels, the Company has five hotels under development. For more information, please visit www.huntingtonhotelgroup.com.

About Spyglass Bistro & Bar

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta offers locals and guests a unique opportunity to unwind on top of their city rooftop while enjoying craft cocktails and California style cuisine while taking in stunning views of the mountains and ocean.