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At <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/tru-by-hilton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tru by Hilton</a>, guests will find a new signature brand&nbsp;breakfast&nbsp;offering – an automatic, hands-free pancake maker that magically turns batter into a delicious golden-brown pancake with the wave of a hand. This modern marvel joins Hampton by Hilton’s classic make-your-own Belgian waffle machine, a longtime guest favorite. &nbsp;<br /><br />Booking a getaway at a hotel that includes breakfast makes mornings simpler, more delicious and puts an end to the hectic morning scramble.&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstories.hilton.com%2Freleases%2Fhilton-summer-road-trip-hacks-pave-the-way-for-convenient-and-stress-free-travel&amp;data=05%7C01%7CBetsy.Miratsky.contractor%40hilton.com%7Cb2bd9e60457c4f88386508da38db9b58%7C660292d2cfd54a3db7a7e8f7ee458a0a%7C0%7C0%7C637884813095826629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eKsPgc8XEJqSOsWvTwxRUtiKXx34vkPqqtCMplThURA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out this article</a>&nbsp;for more about the benefits of staying at a hotel that includes breakfast, plus other summer road trip hacks for travelers.

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At Tru by Hilton, guests will find a new signature brand&nbsp;breakfast&nbsp;offering – an automatic, hands-free pancake maker that magically turns batter

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With a threat as massive as climate change, we all must do our part. For some, that means examining your habits at home. For others, change starts in the workplace. Watch to learn how Hilton team members around the globe are shaping and carrying out our Travel with Purpose mission.

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<p>A six-part sustainable travel docuseries explaining some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges and offering solutions as to how we can all play a part in creating a more sustainable world. </p>

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The final episode of "Extending Our Stay" shows how Hilton team members around the world are working to build a more sustainable future

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We all have our reasons for taking a trip. We travel to experience new cultures, to check out new hotels, to complete our bucket list, and to expand our worldviews. But it’s important to remember that when we’re away from home, we’re visiting someone else’s. In this episode of "<a href="https://stories.hilton.com/extending-our-stay">Extending Our Stay</a>", Hilton team members share how they give back to their local communities, and we provide actionable tips on how you can be a more informed and respectful traveler on your next vacation.

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The 5th episode of "Extending Our Stay" encourages travelers to do right by the communities they visit, like taking the “Pono Pledge” in Hawaii

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We all have our reasons for taking a trip. We travel to experience new cultures, to check out new hotels, to complete our bucket list, and to expand our worldviews. When’s the last time you thought about where your water comes from? 

On this installment of "<a href="https://stories.hilton.com/extending-our-stay">Extending Our Stay</a>," travel to Hawaii and Peru to visit with experts who help us explore this question and encourage us to rethink our relationship with water. Understand the effects of shortages, learn why pollutants are such a large threat to our coral reefs and local communities, and get tips on what you can do to conserve water and help keep it safe.

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The 4th episode of "Extending Our Stay" shows how organizations in Hawaii & Peru are raising awareness of the decreasing safety of our global watersheds.

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Travel to Hawaii’s Big Island to see the effects of plastic debris firsthand and discuss the implications for other oceans and shorelines around the world. In this installment of "<a href="https://stories.hilton.com/extending-our-stay">Extending Our Stay</a>," learn more about what happens when plastic isn’t recycled, how it impacts our ecosystems, and what you can do to limit your use of it both at home and on vacation.

The third episode of "Extending Our Stay" explores the impact of plastic debris firsthand on Hawaii’s Big Island

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“Eat local” is a common phrase—but why is it so important to know where your food comes from, and how can that knowledge impact your carbon footprint? In this episode of "<a href="https://stories.hilton.com/extending-our-stay">Extending Our Stay</a>," we answer these questions and hear from leaders in the food and beverage space who are experimenting with untraditional production and sourcing methods to drive change in their industries.

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The second episode of "Extending Our Stay" showcases solar rooftop cooking and sustainable wine and beer production

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When it comes to food waste, spoiled groceries and overflowing buffet plates are just the beginning. The entire supply chain of food production is riddled with waste. But despite all this, world hunger numbers continue to rise. In this episode of "<a href="https://stories.hilton.com/extending-our-stay">Extending Our Stay</a>," learn more about why, and get tips on what you can do to make more sustainable dining decisions at home and while traveling.

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The first episode of "Extending Our Stay" teaches us about food waste. Tips on more sustainable dining decisions at home and while traveling.

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<p>After revolutionizing the Las Vegas hospitality experience decades ago, Hilton is building on its storied legacy in time for the return to travel by almost doubling its presence in the sought-after global destination, including this summer&rsquo;s iconic opening of Resorts World Las Vegas. Learn more about Hilton&rsquo;s storied past, present and future in Las Vegas, including the organization&rsquo;s ongoing investment in the local community, by watching this new mini-documentary.</p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9" style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/586568935?h=07446df909" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div>

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After revolutionizing the Las Vegas hospitality experience decades ago, Hilton is building on its storied legacy in time for the return to travel by Explore Hilton’s major reinvestment in Las Vegas in this new mini-documentary

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<p>With would-be travelers grounded by a global pandemic, 2020 has ushered in a new era of amateur <a href="/static-doubletree-reveals-cookie-recipe.htm">bakers</a> and whipped coffee enthusiasts. Yet every day, the desire to travel continues to grow. <a href="/corporate/news/hilton-launches-new-memories-marketing-campaign">A recent survey</a>, commissioned by Hilton, found that 95% of Americans said they are missing travel and 90% of respondents believe the country is experiencing a &ldquo;Travel Memory Deficit&rdquo; brought on by this lack of travel.</p> <p>Travel expert Samantha Brown was recently in South Florida filming an episode for the next season of her acclaimed show <a href="https://samantha-brown.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&ldquo;Samantha Brown&rsquo;s Places to Love&rdquo;</a> on PBS. While in the region, Samantha visited the beautiful <a href="https://www.hiltonmarcoisland.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort &amp; Spa</a> where she joined us for a socially distant media day. Between virtual on-camera interviews, we caught up with Samantha to talk about the &ldquo;Travel Memory Deficit,&rdquo; future travel she&rsquo;s most looking forward to and how consumers can harness their pent-up desire to reconnect with the people and places they love.</p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-10"><div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/489476500" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div></div> <div class="col-md-1"></div> </div>

Travel expert Samantha Brown talks about future travel and how consumers can harness the pent-up desire to reconnect with people and places they love.

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Over the last century, Hilton has grown from a single hotel in Cisco, Texas, to nearly 5,500 hotels and 14 brands in 106 countries and territories. Hilton’s hotels have hosted more than 3 billion guests since 1919 and enlisted nearly 10 million Team Members in the company’s mission to fill the Earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

The Hilton Effect is the positive, world-altering impact that Hilton has had, and continues to have, on billions of lives and thousands of communities around the globe – pioneering new travel markets and bringing people and cultures together to make the world feel smaller, while expanding horizons and opportunities.

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Spanning five continents with more than 40 properties, <a href="http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/index.html">Conrad Hotels &amp; Resorts</a> has created a seamless connection between contemporary design, leading innovation and curated art to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit of the globally connected traveler. Conrad is a place where guests can experience service and style on their own terms — all while connecting with local and global culture. Experience a positive stay at Conrad Hotels &amp; Resorts by booking at <a href="http://www.conradhotels.com/">conradhotels.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/rs/hilton-honors-mobile-app/">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="http://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en/index.html">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Conrad Hotels &amp; Resorts at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/conrad">stories.hilton.com/conradhotels</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/conradhotels">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/conradhotels">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/conradhotels">Twitter</a>. 

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<img class="alignright wp-image-9694 size-full" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HiltonBoilderplatev3-1.png" alt="" width="491" height="507" />Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/">portfolio</a> of 18 world-class brands comprising nearly 6,900 properties and nearly 1.1 million rooms, in 122 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on <i>Fortune's </i>100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 133 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/">Hilton Honors app</a>, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/">stories.hilton.com</a> for more information, and connect with Hilton on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hiltonnewsroom">Facebook</a>,  <a href="https://twitter.com/hiltonnewsroom">Twitter</a>,  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hilton/">LinkedIn</a>,  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonnewsroom/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hiltonnewsroom">YouTube</a>.

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<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/">Hilton Honors</a> is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands comprising nearly 6,900 properties in 122 countries and territories. 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 and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading <a href="https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/rs/hilton-honors-mobile-app/">Hilton Honors app</a>, where members can check in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its nearly 133 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points, including with select <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/credit-cards/">co-branded credit cards</a>. Members can redeem Points for free nights, purchases on Amazon, exclusive experiences, charitable contributions and more. The program is free to join and travelers can enroll online at <a href="http://www.hiltonhonors.com/">hiltonhonors.com</a>. Learn more about Hilton Honors at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/hilton-honors">stories.hilton.com/hiltonhonors</a>, and follow Hilton Honors on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HiltonHonors/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hiltonhonors">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonhonors/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.

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For over a century, <a href="http://www.hiltonhotels.com/">Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts</a> has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. With nearly 600 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton/">hiltonhotels.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/rs/hilton-honors-mobile-app/">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="http://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en/index.html">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/hilton">stories.hilton.com/hhr</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hilton">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/HiltonHotels/">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonhotels/">Instagram</a>.

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<a href="https://lxrhotels3.hilton.com/lxr/">LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts </a>is a collection of independent luxury properties that each represent their unique location and offer a singular travel experience native to its place, history and tradition. Found in the world's most alluring destinations, LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts connects legendary properties into an exclusive network of hotels that are set apart by an unrivaled commitment to personalized service and elegant, yet locally immersive experiences for their guests. Each of the nine hotels in the collection remains steadfastly true to its heritage and culture, providing a luxurious base of exploration for the passionate, yet discerning adventurer. LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company, and each property benefits from the strength of the Hilton enterprise and its award-winning <a href="https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en/index.html">Hilton Honors</a> program. Experience a positive stay at LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts by booking at <a href="https://lxrhotels3.hilton.com/lxr/">lxrhotels.com </a>or through the industry-leading <a href="https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/rs/hilton-honors-mobile-app/">Hilton Honors app</a>. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/lxr">stories.hilton.com/lxr</a>.

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<a href="http://www.trubyhilton.com">Tru by Hilton</a> is a game-changing hotel brand with 215 open locations across North America, providing guests with a consistent, fun experience at an affordable price. Spirited, simplified and grounded in value, Tru by Hilton is designed for cross-generational appeal. Efficiently designed modern guestrooms feature rolling desks, oversized windows for natural light and bright, spacious bathrooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Premium snacks, light meal options and single-serve wine and beer are available for purchase at the 24/7 Eat. &amp; Sip. market. Experience a positive stay at Tru by Hilton by booking at <a href="http://www.trubyhilton.com/">trubyhilton.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/rs/hilton-honors-mobile-app/">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="http://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en/index.html">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Tru by Hilton at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/tru">stories.hilton.com/trubyhilton</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrubyHilton/">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trubyhilton/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TrubyHilton">Twitter</a>. 

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