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<p>Even before the pandemic, wedding etiquette was an often-tricky area to navigate. Now, as we emerge from a year like no other&mdash;and increasingly celebrate in-person events&mdash;the dos and don&rsquo;ts around &ldquo;I do&rsquo;s&rdquo; and being a good guest have become even more complicated.</p> <p>Some protocols remain true: do RSVP as soon as possible and don&rsquo;t be late for the main event. Other areas are a little less clear: Should you send a gift if you attend a virtual ceremony? What&rsquo;s the best way to greet other guests at in-person events?</p> <p>Hilton, as a company that hosts thousands of weddings each year, is encouraging travelers <a href="/corporate/news/hilton-launches-new-memories-marketing-campaign">to make new memories</a> and <a href="/corporate/news/hilton-introduces-confirmed-connecting-rooms">reconnect</a> this summer. To ensure wedding goers have the latest etiquette tips ahead of their summer celebrations, the global hospitality company partnered with International Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman. Follow these modern-day manners to maintain your status as the perfect wedding guest:&nbsp;</p> <ol> <li><strong>Put a Stamp on It:</strong> Even if the invite says you have two months to respond, the best course of action is to reply within one week. &ldquo;Waiting too long is a sign you are hesitant or waiting to see if something better comes along,&rdquo; Gottsman said.</li> <li><strong>Dress to Impress:</strong> If there is a suggested attire listed on the invitation or the couple&rsquo;s website&mdash;such as black tie, cocktail or casual&mdash;let that be your guide. And if you are still unclear, it&rsquo;s fine to reach out to the hosts for some guidance. As a general rule, &ldquo;Dress up rather than down,&rdquo; advised Gottsman. &ldquo;The outfit you choose tells the host how excited you are to attend the wedding. It shows that you put thought into the event.&rdquo; Finally (and perhaps this should go without saying)&mdash;don't wear white. It's reserved for the bride.</li> <li><strong>Honor Those Air Hugs:</strong> &ldquo;Everyone has a different comfort level with closeness right now,&rdquo; Gottsman said. &ldquo;As a good guest, it&rsquo;s your responsibility to pay close attention to non-verbal cues as well as be clear about how you feel.&rdquo; If someone reaches out for a handshake, hug or fist-bump, you can reciprocate if you feel comfortable. If you&rsquo;re not ready for physical contact, offer another friendly gesture, such as a heartfelt nod in the other person&rsquo;s direction. If someone comes in for a hug, it&rsquo;s okay to pull back, smile and say &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t wait until I feel completely comfortable with hugs; I&rsquo;m just not there yet&rdquo; in a cheerful voice.</li> <li><strong>Know the Picture-Posting Protocol:</strong> Unless the couple guides you otherwise, &ldquo;They get the right to post the first wedding photos on social media,&rdquo; Gottsman said. If they encourage you to post at will&mdash;such as through guidance on a wedding website or at the event&mdash;it&rsquo;s A-OK to share your snaps. Be sure to use any hashtags provided and remember that the official wedding photographer and videographer get first dibs on any great shots. &ldquo;Clear space, when needed, for the professional photographer.&rdquo;</li> <li><strong>Stash Your Smartphone:</strong> You can pull your phone out to take photos, but once you&rsquo;re done, tuck it away. &ldquo;It can fit in a pocket. It can fit in a purse,&rdquo; Gottsman said. More importantly, do not put your phone on the table while you are dining. &ldquo;Your cell phone is not a utensil.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a potential distraction for you and could be off-putting for others.</li> <li><strong>Get Accustomed with Other Customs:</strong> Do some research before attending a wedding that will incorporate cultural customs unfamiliar to you. For instance, in the U.S., &ldquo;A handshake may be an expected greeting, but in some areas, a bow may be more acceptable,&rdquo; Gottsman said. Some research can help, but your best bet is to reach out to the person who invited you to get some pre-nuptial prep. &ldquo;Every culture has a different set of customs. Knowing how to dress, how to gift and what to expect is the responsibility of a good guest.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Connect with Courtesy.</strong> If staying at a hotel with friends and family, keep courtesy top-of-mind. For instance, if you booked connecting rooms through Hilton&rsquo;s new Confirmed Connecting Rooms by Hilton option, &ldquo;Think about how often you&rsquo;ll spend time together and when you&rsquo;ll keep the connecting doors shut and open,&rdquo; Gottsman said. Also, while you and your roomies may embrace the up-all-night slumber party vibe, guests in rooms around you may not enjoy it as much. Remember to keep the volume down and the fun contained to your cozy cove of connecting rooms.</li> <li><strong>Be Choosey with Conversation Topics:</strong> &ldquo;Conversation will no doubt come up about hot topics, such politics and religion&mdash;and now vaccines. But a gracious guest will make every effort to steer clear of a volatile debate,&rdquo; Gottsman said. &ldquo;There are other things to talk about, and you are not going to change anyone&rsquo;s mind.&rdquo; If a touchy topic does arise, it&rsquo;s fine to politely change the subject. Although you may want to let someone know that you disagree with them, &ldquo;You don&rsquo;t have to get into a debate. We can respectfully set our boundaries.&rdquo;</li> <li><strong>Give What Feels Right to You:</strong> The first etiquette rule: If you are invited to a wedding (virtual or in person), send a gift, even if you can&rsquo;t make the event. The second: Don&rsquo;t feel pressured to give more than what you are comfortable with. Gone are the days when a guest was expected to cover the amount of their individual per head cost. Not sure what type of gift is appropriate? &ldquo;Follow the registry.&rdquo; Gottsman said. &ldquo;This way, the couple won&rsquo;t get duplicates if everyone follows the list. Cash and checks are great alternatives to the registry as well.&rdquo;</li> <li><strong>Get Glam for the Cam:</strong> Sure, it may be tempting to lounge in bed while watching a virtual wedding, but if there is two-way viewing, grab the suit instead of the sweats. &ldquo;Whether you are an in-person or virtual guest, the same courtesies apply,&rdquo; Gottsman said. RSVP as soon as possible, dress for the occasion, arrive on time, show your smiling face (don&rsquo;t default to an avatar) and send a gift. &ldquo;You are a guest. And even if it&rsquo;s virtual, a wedding is a wedding. It's a celebration and a time to reconnect.&rdquo;</li> </ol>

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<p>Close to 500 in-person event attendees. 45 vendors showcased. 290 hotel rooms booked. Attendees and staff feeling their health was the first priority throughout the meeting. This is a story worth telling.&nbsp;</p> <p>There is an undeniable value of in-person meetings, especially for an association of orthopedic hip and knee surgeons whose livelihood depends on hands-on interaction. This November, <a href="http://www.aahks.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons</a> (AAHKS) partnered with <a href="https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hilton-anatole-DFWANHH/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Anatole</a> for the fifth consecutive year to host its 30<sup>th</sup> AAHKS Annual Meeting. The hybrid meeting drew in-person attendees from 37 states as well as two countries in South America, all of which had their own COVID-19 protocols in place. Additionally, nearly 1,000 attendees tuned in virtually from the comfort of their home or office, allowing attendees to participate even if circumstances prevented them from traveling.&nbsp;</p> <p>After the association carefully weighed its options before deciding to move forward with the hybrid event, there were a number of factors that needed to be considered. First and foremost was the in-person attendees&rsquo; health and safety. They were looking for partners they could trust as well as a venue prepared to host groups during a pandemic.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been at this facility [Hilton Anatole] for several years, and we&rsquo;re very familiar with the layout of the hotel as well as the staff&rsquo;s ability to deliver, so we had a lot of historic confidence and trust in Hilton. As we thought about hosting in 2020, their increased cleaning protocols and contract flexibility helped us make the decision that we could &ndash; in fact &ndash; conduct a hybrid meeting this year and do it safely,&rdquo; said Michael J. Zarski, JD, executive director, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.&nbsp;</p> <p>Beyond Hilton&rsquo;s 101-year reputation of delivering high-quality events, this summer the company introduced <a href="/corporate/news/hilton-taking-event-cleanliness-to-new-level">Hilton EventReady with CleanStay</a>, a global, industry-leading cleanliness and customer service program specific to meetings and events. The program, built from extensive customer feedback, focuses on three tenets: Elevated cleanliness protocols, book-to-billing flexibility, and safe and responsible event solutions.&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to Hilton&rsquo;s elevated cleaning standards, AAHKS brought its own innovative solutions to the table to ensure the safety and health of their attendees, including consulting an infectious disease specialist who helped the association create protocols ranging from the registration process to serving meals to attendees. The AAHKS app, which has been used in years past, was updated to include a health attestation feature that attendees filled out each morning. Prior to entering any of the sessions, attendees had to attest that they were symptom-free and have their temperatures checked. In addition, AAHKS, through the exhibit contractor, employed additional sanitizing protocols during the overnight hours in the exhibit hall, a high traffic area. Of course, all local guidelines requiring masks at all times and social distancing were followed as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;As attendees left the conference, the best feedback we received was that they felt safe. Many of the protocols both our team as well as the Hilton Anatole put in place mirrored the practices that these surgeons were seeing at their hospitals, where there are COVID-19 patients day-in and day-out,&rdquo; Zarski added.&nbsp;</p> <p>To book your next event at Hilton Anatole or any of Hilton&rsquo;s 6,300 properties worldwide, visit <a href="https://meetings.hilton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">meetings.hilton.com</a>.</p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/098Ha7kyAGI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

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<p>Alongside &ldquo;unprecedented,&rdquo; the term &ldquo;microweddings&rdquo; made its way onto wedding calendars and into wedding plans in a big way in 2020. The trend has been embraced by couples who are still looking to hold wedding ceremonies during the pandemic with fewer guests, making for an intimate and memorable experience.</p> <p>With engagement season quickly approaching and 2021 becoming &ldquo;<a href="/brand-communications/news/could-2021-be-the-year-of-the-wedding">the year of the wedding</a>&rdquo; several Hilton properties are offering unique microwedding packages, providing couples with an array of options to celebrate their special day.&nbsp;</p> <p>Backed by the recently-launched <a href="https://meetings.hilton.com/eventready" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton EventReady with CleanStay</a>, highlighted packages include:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WA-Las-Vegas-Microweddings_FS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.waldorfastorialasvegas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WALDORF ASTORIA LAS VEGAS</a></strong></p> <p>Lovebirds can enjoy a two-night stay in the hotel&rsquo;s Villa Suite with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Las Vegas Boulevard and City Center, a welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, an intimate wedding ceremony in the couples&rsquo; <a href="https://www.waldorfastorialasvegas.com/rooms-and-suites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Villa Suite</a> and a licensed officiant. The package also includes a professional photographer, choice of a honeymoon cabana* or high tea for two in the stylish Tea Lounge, round-trip luxury transportation to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau and two embroidered face masks. <em>*Seasonal offering</em></p> <p><em><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hilton-Mexico-City-Santa-Fe_FS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" /></em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/distrito-federal-d/hilton-mexico-city-santa-fe-MEXSAHH/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HILTON MEXICO CITY SANTA FE</a></strong></p> <p>Enamored guests can book the microwedding package at Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe for an intimate experience that includes personalized guest placement cards guided by decorative signage; personalized base plates; exquisite glassware and wedding decor, including matching table linens and napkins; and more. This package also invites couples to create a custom menu and tasting pairing conducted by a Certified Sommelier, along with a special gift of a personalized wine set.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WA-Casa-Marina-Key-West-Microweddings_FS.jpg" width="1920" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.reachresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">THE REACH KEY WEST, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON</a></strong></p> <p>Featuring three intimate ceremony <a href="https://www.reachresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Reach-Wedding-Packages-Updated-Curio-Collection-opt.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">packages</a>, couples can select from options that address photography, varying guest sizes, bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, champagne and even a wedding officiant. Each package may be paired with a &ldquo;marry now, party later&rdquo; special for couples who want to host a larger celebration once restrictions are lifted.</p> <p><em>The packages are also available to book at the nearby <a href="http://www.casamarinaresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort</a> and rates may vary.</em></p> <p><em><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hilton-Bogota-Microwedding_FS.jpg" width="1920" /></em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colombia/hilton-bogota-BOGBCHH/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HILTON BOGOTA</a></strong></p> <p>Couples set on making their dream destination wedding come true can book Hilton Bogota&rsquo;s Petite Weddings package. The offering includes a private room or terrace to host the intimate event, wedding cake, three-course menu and sparkling wine to toast the occasion. Flowers, bridal bouquet and room entrance decor are also included. Couples can also spend the night with one of the hotel&rsquo;s romantic suite packages, as well as reserve guest rooms for their attendees at a special discount.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CNRD-Indianapolis-Microweddings_FS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/indcici-conrad-indianapolis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CONRAD INDIANAPOLIS</a></strong></p> <p>Couples looking for a <em>slightly</em> larger, but quaint microwedding can book Conrad Indianapolis&rsquo; <a href="https://www.conradindianapolis.com/weddings/packages/#offers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Intimate Wedding Package</a>. With the wedding ceremony being held in the South Foyer and dinner and dancing in the Vienna Ballroom (where those who are looking to get their boogie on can enjoy a spacious dance floor up to 30 x 30), the newlyweds and their guests will be engulfed in the hotel&rsquo;s sophisticated elegance. Package inclusions are a one-night stay in the Corner King Honeymoon Suite, room upgrade or standard room for the couple&rsquo;s parents. Table numbers, floor length ivory linens and napkins as well as personalized menu cards are also included to complement the synchronized dinner service.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CNRD-New-York-Downtown-Microwedding_FS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" /></p> <p><a href="https://www.conradnewyork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>CONRAD NEW YORK DOWNTOWN</strong></a></p> <p>Perfect for intimate weddings in the heart of downtown Manhattan, the hotel&rsquo;s microwedding package features one night in a Luxury Suite (with a 12 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. check-out the following day), welcome amenity featuring a bottle of wine and Sugarfina amenity, in-room minifridge, wedding set-up in room (two directors chairs, full length mirror and steamer) and access to a specialty in-room wedding dining menu. For the ceremony (with seating available upon request), couples will enjoy the space for up to two hours with additional time for their own set-up and access to a complimentary photographer who will capture images from their special day. As an added perk, couples who would like to book their microwedding with the hotel now and celebrate later with a larger wedding celebration &ndash; when NYC regulations permit &ndash; will receive full access to a selection of enhancements for their special day.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hilton-San-Diego-Bayfront-Microwedding_FS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" /></p> <p><a href="https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-san-diego-bayfront-SANCCHH/event/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>HILTON SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT</strong></a></p> <p>Lovers can book their wedding ceremony at a discounted rate at Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The special ceremony rate includes a minimum room block of 10 guest rooms, venue rental and an audio package. Additionally, complimentary parking and discounted room upgrades are available for guests within the room block. To sweeten the deal, couples may upgrade to a suite or opt for a discounted standard room with a champagne amenity to salute an evening of love.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-Drake-Microwedding_FS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.thedrakehotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">THE DRAKE HOTEL</a></strong></p> <p>To make the wedding planning journey seamless, The Drake Hotel offers a quintessential wedding room block package to truly unite both sides of the family with special accommodations marked by 100 years of distinguished service along The Magnificent Mile. Thoughtful inclusions, which can be further tailored, bring the little extras that are so often overlooked front and center for the wedding attendees as well as the wedding consultant.</p> <p>For couples interested in any of the above packages, contact respective hotels for more information. Hilton Honors also provides a great incentive for the hardworking event planner &ndash; whether that is the bride, groom or a professional coordinator. Through the <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/events-planner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Honors Event Planner program</a>, members can earn Hilton Honors Bonus Points for weddings (other special events also included in offer) booked at participating hotels within the program. Through the Hilton EventReady Flexible Offer, customers who book by Dec. 31, 2020 for weddings or events taking place through May 31, 2021, can earn double Hilton Honors Points (2 Points per $1 USD spent) on guest rooms, event space and more on qualifying events at participating hotels.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn-lg-with-arrow" href="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Microweddings.zip">Download Photos Here</a></p>

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<p>2020 has proven that you can&rsquo;t cancel love. With engagement season quickly approaching and many 2020 ceremonies put on hold, 2021 is set to be the year of the wedding, making the next couple of months a crucial time for couples to find and lock-in their preferred venue.</p> <p>Knowing weddings may look a little different for the foreseeable future, Hilton gathered a number of their expert event planners to share their best advice for hosting safe and memorable ceremonies and celebrations. Backed by <a href="/corporate/news/hilton-taking-event-cleanliness-to-new-level">Hilton EventReady with CleanStay</a>, these tips showcase how couples can transform the event experience from a COVID-19 wedding into their dream celebration.</p> <h3>Seek out the memorable.</h3> <p>Fifty percent of those who agree there is a travel memory deficit feel they will miss out on special life moments with loved ones, according to a recent Hilton survey that launched its global &ldquo;<a href="/corporate/news/survey-finds-americans-missing-travel-most">To New Memories</a>&rdquo; campaign. Since there&rsquo;s no better time to make new, lasting memories than a wedding, Hilton expert planners recommend seeking out wedding venues that help couples and their guests achieve that goal. At Hilton, an example of hotels that deliver the memories, every time, include:</p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://www.casamarinaresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Casa Marina Key West, a Waldorf Astoria Resort</a></strong> offers couples an unforgettable &ldquo;waterwalk&rdquo; for whoever wants to make their wedding entrance a statement, with a 200-foot-long runway that transforms into a ceremony aisle. A customized sand sculpture is also available for picture perfect photo album moments.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.reachresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Reach Key West, a Curio Collection by Hilton</a></strong> features an oversea gazebo that enables the couple and their guests to float over the water, not just on air, when the &ldquo;I do&rsquo;s&rdquo; are shared in this covered private space.</li> <li>In addition to its stunning 4,000-square-foot landscaped courtyard, <strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlqqqq-the-logan-philadelphia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Logan Philadelphia, a Curio Collection by Hilton</a></strong> features a nearly scratch kitchen that offers an elevated culinary experience where items on the menu are hand created from locally sourced ingredients. Whether it&rsquo;s the house-made charcuterie accompanied by homemade pickles and Maldon crackers or the 72-hour-sous vide short rib accompanied by an infamous honey corn cake, the chef and hotel team will help create a menu set to impress.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3>Focus on more purposeful favor offerings.</h3> <p>Wedding favors continue to be a common way couples can provide a personalized thank you to their guests, but many look a little different now. The events and catering team at <strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/auscvhh-hilton-austin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Austin</a></strong> says it&rsquo;s been more popular to gift individual packages that lean into cleanliness or encourage physical distancing, like customized masks or hand sanitizers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>As Brittani Libring, senior sales manager at <strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/santphh-hilton-la-jolla-torrey-pines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines</a></strong> points out, &ldquo;it&rsquo;s all about making it &lsquo;COVID cute!&rsquo;&rdquo;&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Ann O&rsquo;Riordan, director of Catering and Events at <strong><a href="https://www.thedrakehotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Drake Hotel</a></strong>&nbsp;says couples should welcome the opportunity to create memorable experiences for guests even if it&rsquo;s at a safe distance. &ldquo;Currently, the hotel offers Champagne curbside at check-in, glam bars and private family elevators &ndash; and it really makes an impression with wedding guests.&rdquo;</p> <h3>Be Flexible.</h3> <p>Focusing on flexibility helps for an easy planning process. &ldquo;The No. 1 request from 2021 wedding couples is flexibility in booking terms and minimum spend amounts given the level of uncertainties that comes with planning today,&rdquo; notes Daniela Davies, Complex Director of Catering and Events at <strong><a href="http://www.casamarinaresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Casa Marina Key West, a Waldorf Astoria Resort</a></strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>All couples should seek partner venues and companies, like Hilton, that provide flexible contract clauses, but experts are feeling confident about 2021 celebrations. &ldquo;With group availability still open, 2021 should be easier for couples to pick a date for their wedding, especially if they look at securing a date by the end of the year,&rdquo; says Verena Rentz, assistant director of Events &amp; Catering, <strong><a href="https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-san-diego-bayfront-SANCCHH/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton San Diego Bayfront</a></strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Once booked, <strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bogbchh-hilton-bogota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Bogota&rsquo;s</a></strong> Director of Sales Elena Guerrero suggests couples check with their event planner to be sure they understand any local or state restriction on events, alcohol consumption and protocols for their event to avoid surprises along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;Our hotel prides itself on being flexible, realistic, honest and transparent, adapting to different scenarios, establishing trust and catering to the couple to give them the wedding of their dreams,&rdquo; adds Brittani Libring.&nbsp;</p> <p>Additionally, couples should know where they don&rsquo;t want to be flexible. "While we don&rsquo;t know what next week, next month or even next year looks like, I think the best advice we can offer is for the couple to understand what is most important to them &ndash; and then we can work to understand the best solution for everyone," Christopher Anderson, director of Sales &amp; Marketing, Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas.&nbsp;</p> <h3>Embrace your dream wedding.</h3> <p>Experts agree that every wedding doesn&rsquo;t have to be remembered as a COVID-19 wedding, and it&rsquo;s important not to lose sight of a couple&rsquo;s dream vision for their special day.</p> <ul> <li>For instance, while large dance floors specifically are currently not allowed in Philadelphia, at <strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlqqqq-the-logan-philadelphia/?y_source=1_Mjg1Njc0NC00ODMtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%253D%253D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Logan Philadelphia</a></strong>, there is still an opportunity for families to feature signature dances. The wedding couples&rsquo; first dance, mother and son and father and daughter dances have all taken place at the front or back of the event set-up to allow for proper physical distancing while still maintaining tradition.</li> <li>At <strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/santphh-hilton-la-jolla-torrey-pines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines</a></strong>, one way couples can encourage physical distancing is by organizing the ceremony with pods of chairs for families or guests who travel together. This also helps accommodate more people in the space.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/indcici-conrad-indianapolis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conrad Indianapolis</a></strong> is still offering their infamous white-gloved synchronized dinner service, which has been positively received since opening in 2006.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3>Go hybrid (or micro!).</h3> <p>Event planners around the world are quickly becoming hybrid event experts, enabling wedding couples to achieve their ideal RSVP list &ndash; virtually &ndash; if not everyone can attend in person.</p> <p>Utilizing the Hilton EventReady tips and guidance, <strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/santphh-hilton-la-jolla-torrey-pines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines</a></strong> delivered a couple&rsquo;s dream traditional Indian wedding through a hybrid platform, which included broadcasting in the officiant priest to both the in-person and 75-person virtual audience. The stream was later uploaded to YouTube for an additional 200+ views.&nbsp;</p> <p>Alternatively, couples can take a more intimate approach with a number of <a href="/brand-communications/news/microweddings-trend-continues-into-2021">microwedding package offers</a>&nbsp;available throughout the portfolio.&nbsp;</p> <h3>Live in the Now.</h3> <p>While it may be different planning a wedding today, our expert planners encourage couples to keep a positive attitude and enjoy the entire experience &ndash; from the engagement to the wedding.&nbsp;</p> <p>Put simply by Director of Sales and Marketing Catie Walsh from <strong><a href="https://www.waldorfastoriachicagohotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Waldorf Astoria Chicago</a></strong>, &ldquo;Embrace the times we are in; don&rsquo;t try to fight it.&nbsp;In the end, love always wins and what matters is that the couples enjoy their special day as they enter into a new chapter of their lives together.&rdquo; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For those looking for a venue, visit <a href="https://meetings.hilton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">meetings.hilton.com</a> for more information. Hilton Honors also provides a great incentive for the hardworking event planner &ndash; whether that is the bride, groom or a professional coordinator. Through the <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/events-planner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Honors Event Planner program</a>, members can earn Hilton Honors Bonus Points for weddings (other special events also included in offer) booked at participating hotels within the program. Through the Hilton EventReady Flexible Offer, customers who book by Dec. 31, 2020 for weddings or events taking place through May 31, 2021, can earn double Hilton Honors Points (2 Points per $1 USD spent) on guest rooms, event space and more on qualifying events at participating hotels.</p>

With 2021 set to become the year of the wedding, the next couple of months are a crucial time for couples to find and lock-in their preferred venue.

Could 2021 Be the Year of the Wedding?

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<p>At <a href="http://www.hiltonworldwide.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton</a>, we know that the new year will kick off an exciting array of conference and event schedules. From corporate trainings to brainstorming sessions intended to spark the curiosity of eager professionals, our main priority is to help enable and foster strong and meaningful connections and make these experiences memorable and impactful.</p> <p>The three trends that we anticipate becoming increasingly important among our customers over the next year include a high priority on environmental impact, an emphasis on our evergreen approach to the personalized booking experience and a continued focus on mindfulness.</p> <h3>Environmental Impact</h3> <p>Hilton has forged ways to help meetings and events professionals stay on the cutting edge of sustainability and be mindful of their environmental footprint by implementing programs and platforms that help to mitigate these challenges.</p> <p>Hilton is committed to redefining responsible travel and tourism through our <a href="https://cr.hilton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Travel with Purpose program</a>. In 2018, we set ambitious new goals to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our investment in social impact by 2030.</p> <p>We track our Travel with Purpose performance through LightStay, our award-winning platform that enables us to manage our environmental and social impact across our entire global portfolio of nearly 6,000 managed and franchised hotels. LightStay allows our hotels to understand their environmental footprint and social impacts in detail and identify opportunities to improve performance. Our hotels can also use this platform to create reports that capture this type of data from conferences and events for meeting professionals.</p> <p>Our properties are demonstrating the positive results that can be achieved through careful management using LightStay. For instance, New York Hilton Midtown has a rooftop cogeneration plant, which produces a combination of electric and steam energy. As a result, the hotel has reduced its carbon footprint by 30% annually. In addition, the property hosts a 16,000-square-foot-green roof, which includes six, hive-to-table beehives where more than 500,000 bees produce approximately 300 pounds of honey per year.</p> <h3>Booking Experience</h3> <p>In 2020, we anticipate meetings and events professionals will continue to value personalization when booking and finding venues.</p> <p>With a global portfolio of nearly 6,000 managed and franchised hotels, we&rsquo;re able to provide our customers with Hilton-specific solutions that match their needs. Our sales team focuses on developing and strengthening connections with customers so that it&rsquo;s intuitive to identify what they need in order to provide the best experience to conference and event attendees.</p> <h3>Mindfulness</h3> <p>Mindfulness has proven to be more than a fleeting trend. In 2020, Hilton is doubling down on our commitment to help busy professionals find a moment to catch their breath.&nbsp;</p> <p>Conference and event attendees need to be energized and focused to make the most out of their meetings and events experiences. Hilton introduced its Meet with Purpose program to address this exact need in 2015. In 2020, we&rsquo;ll continue to commit to offering opportunities for holistic wellness, such as our Sole Mates and Yoga &amp; Yogurt activations.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sole Mates is a retail-style experience where attendees participate in a get-one-give-one sock activity. The experience is hosted with a local charity and gives attendees the chance to choose a pair of socks for themselves and another pair that they can customize and gift to someone in need.</p> <p>Yoga &amp; Yogurt is a relaxing and reenergizing way to start an event-filled day with an instructor-led yoga class, followed by a chance to build your own yogurt parfait while taking some time to unwind and connect with other meeting attendees.</p> <h3>2020 &amp; Beyond</h3> <p>Hilton has enjoyed a century of catering to our customers and partnering to create first-class meetings and events. The new year will provide a new opportunity to build upon the work we&rsquo;ve been doing with a renewed focus on important trends that will shape meetings and events for years to come.</p>

Hilton explores 2020 meetings and events trends, including Travel with Purpose tourism, booking experience, and mindfulness.

Hilton Outlook for Meetings and Events Trends in 2020

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<p>Welcome to 2019 in hospitality.</p> <div class="secondary-photos-stacked-right"> <figure class="secondary-photo-right"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/trends-hilton-experts_FPC.jpg" width="753" height="753" /> <figcaption>Clockwise from top left: Frank Passanante, Melissa Walker, Josh Weiss, Jonathan Wilson</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="secondary-photo-right"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/trends-hilton-chicago-downtown_FPC.jpg" width="753" height="502" /> <figcaption>A chef at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile snips herbs at the hotel&rsquo;s sustainable Sky Garden.</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="secondary-photo-right"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hilton-palm-springs-yoga-yogurt_FPC.jpg" width="753" height="873" /> <figcaption>Hilton Palm Springs hosts a Yoga &amp; Yogurt session as part of the growing trend to integrate wellness into meetings.</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="secondary-photo-right"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/trends-innovation-gallery_FPC.jpg" /> <figcaption>At Hilton, hospitality and innovation go hand in hand. Its <a href="http://newsroom.hilton.com/brand-communications/news/the-who-what-and-why-behind-hiltons-new-hightech-hotel-room-concept-and-what-it-will-mean-for-travelers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connected Room</a> smart room concept &ndash; launched in 2018 and rolling out at hotels &ndash; is always evolving to allow guests to personalize and control their in-room stay from one central device, including controlling room temperature and lighting. Pictured: Hilton&rsquo;s Innovation Gallery in McLean, Virginia.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p>Here, four Hilton officials who are experts in their respective fields of hospitality give a nod to what pleased them most last year and look ahead for 2019. And since travel and fantasy make a good pairing, these trend spotters even dream a bit about what they&rsquo;d most like to see if the sky were the limit.</p> <p>Sit down at the (virtual) roundtable with our fitness guru Melissa Walker, who is Senior Director of Global Wellness at&nbsp;Hilton; culinary expert Jonathan Wilson, the Vice President, Customer Experience &amp; Innovation, Food &amp; Beverage, Wellness for Hilton; tech guru Josh Weiss, a Vice President of Brand and Guest Technology at Hilton; and meetings and events specialist Frank Passanante, the Senior Vice President for Hilton Worldwide Sales &ndash; Americas.</p> <h3>Q: In your area of focus, what surprised or pleased you most about hospitality trends in 2018?</h3> <p><strong>Melissa Walker, <em>wellness</em></strong>: I was most pleased to see that there&rsquo;s a recognition that well-being should be inclusive and that there should be authentic ways to share it in all settings.&nbsp; At Hilton, I think this was most apparent when our Five Feet to Fitness in-room wellness concept was installed at select hotels under various Hilton brands, such as Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Embassy Suites and DoubleTree properties.</p> <p><strong>Jonathan Wilson, <em>food and beverage</em></strong>: What pleased me most was the genuine and credible effort that chefs, restaurants, and hotels made in terms of responsibility &ndash;not only typical sustainability but also being much more conscious about supporting all things local, addressing waste and being creative about providing the kind of experiences guests care about.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Josh Weiss,<em> innovation and tech</em></strong>: I was pleased to see the continued evolution of us listening to the underlying needs of our guests and hotel owners, and then interpreting and applying that appropriately to hospitality to provide even better service. At Hilton, we&rsquo;re working hard to understand the underlying experience our guests want, and developing the in-room experience in ways that bring it to life in a scalable, secure, relevant way, such as through our evolving <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.hilton.com%2Fbrand-communications%2Fnews%2Fthe-who-what-and-why-behind-hiltons-new-hightech-hotel-room-concept-and-what-it-will-mean-for-travelers&amp;data=02%7C01%7CBinoli.Dua%40Hilton.com%7Cc29eb6d61d2c4749fb3308d686c6ffb7%7C660292d2cfd54a3db7a7e8f7ee458a0a%7C0%7C0%7C636844586578653204&amp;sdata=%2BWwhy%2FRQ28S0tXbQZ15qQpkwd%2B8cxAu23bLIyeDWQjA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connected Room technology</a>.</p> <p><strong>Frank Passanante, <em>meetings and events</em></strong>: 2018 highlighted a growing desire to incorporate sustainability and social impact initiatives into meetings and events around the world. From our pledge to double our social impact projects and&nbsp;cut&nbsp;our environmental impact&nbsp;in half&nbsp;by 2030, to our elimination of all plastic straws from our hotels by summer 2019, attendees have requested and hotels have delivered. Meetings and events are no longer just a place to exchange business cards and do business deals; attendees are looking to develop a greater connection with other attendees and the communities that they affect.</p> <h3>Q: What can we expect in 2019 for your respective areas of focus in the hospitality industry?</h3> <p><strong>Melissa Walker, <em>wellness</em></strong>: In 2019, I expect that integrating end-to-end wellness for our guests will create a total 360-degree wellness travel experience that ensures they simply feel better on the road. This means that in addition to spas and fitness center space, we&rsquo;ll see more aspects of the travel experience focus increasingly on wellness, including meetings and events, food and beverage, sleep, family fitness, outdoor and digital fitness, mindfulness and relaxation, and even healthy design principles.</p> <p><strong>Jonathan Wilson, <em>food and beverage</em></strong>: As the popularity of pop-up concepts grows and gains presence more broadly, we may see very specialized, localized pop-up offerings that &ldquo;spice up&rdquo; room service. We&rsquo;ll also likely see a greater selection of incredibly stylized and authentic alcohol-free crafted beverages served in vibrant bar and lounge settings. In addition, as part of the hotel lobby experience, I expect to see Culinary Counters curated with special guest chefs creating live, sharable plated offerings in ways that show off and test new ideas, concepts and partners all at once.</p> <p><strong>Josh Weiss, <em>innovation and tech</em></strong>: At Hilton, we&rsquo;ll continue to see the thoughtful integration of outstanding technology and the best human service from our Team Members. This will include new types of tools and insights that help Team Members and hotel leaders take great care of guests, anticipate their needs, and drive guest loyalty.</p> <p><strong>Frank Passanante, <em>meetings and events</em></strong>: Long gone are the days where meetings and events attendees are satisfied with a one-size-fits-all meeting experience. Attendees crave unique, rewarding and impactful experiences.&nbsp; To this end, we foresee health &amp; wellness, sustainability and space &amp; design as the key trends that will shape the business in 2019.</p> <h3>Q: Imagine the sky is the limit &ndash; what would your dream travel development be for 2019?</h3> <p><strong>Melissa Walker, <em>wellness</em></strong>: To create an innovative, tech-driven wellness ecosystem on the Hilton Honors app that provides wellness opportunities and information to our guests on a property-by-property basis. Upon check-in, this wellness portal would highlight all the well-being options available to guests, such as property-specific spa appointment availability, walking/running routes, and in-room recreation.</p> <p><strong>Jonathan Wilson, <em>food and beverage</em></strong>: My dream would be to build such meaningful relationships with guests and visitors from our communities that our restaurant chefs would know their preferences and could create the perfect, individualized meal for each person &ndash; without the guest having to look at or be limited by a menu.</p> <p><strong>Josh Weiss, <em>innovation and tech</em></strong>: I&rsquo;d love a hotel room that totally transforms based on what the guest wants to do at a particular time.&nbsp;Lighting, window coverings, sound and white noise, video displays and even scent and water temperature and intensity could change over the course of a day and night to help guests adjust their circadian rhythms, especially after they&rsquo;ve crossed time zones.</p> <h3>Q: What are you most excited for in 2019?</h3> <p><strong>Frank Passanante, <em>meetings and events</em></strong>: As 2018 has ended, and we are now in 2019 &mdash; Hilton&rsquo;s 100<sup>th</sup> year &mdash; I am proud to see how far we have come and excited to see how far we&nbsp; go in the Meetings &amp; Events space in the next 100 years, continuing to grow the more than 1 million meetings each year at Hilton.</p>

Four Hilton hospitality experts recall what pleased them most last year and tell what to watch for in 2019 in the world of travel.

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Survey Spotlights Increased Travel Demand, Reaffirms Need to Unplug, Recharge and Reconnect

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MCLEAN, Va. - With Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, just a month away, one reality is clear: Americans are desperate for a vacation and are feeling the effects. According to a recent Hilton survey of U.S. travelers*, more than three in four (76%) respondents experience negative feelings when they go too long without a vacation, with burnout (41%) and boredom (36%) being among the top emotions.

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Beyond spotlighting the undesirable impacts of missing vacation, the survey also revealed the reason for the demand. Though respondents report needing a break, more than half (51%) of Americans feel guilty for taking that time off, even as 41% report that relaxation begins as soon as they turn on their “out of office” email response.&nbsp;

Matt Schuyler

"This summer, a record number of people are predicted to emerge from their pandemic bubbles and take much-needed breaks from their everyday lives to recharge, relax and experience the world around them once again."

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“Inspired by our 2022 trends report, we conducted a new survey to further illustrate how the events of the last two years have affected traveler preferences and passions," said Matt Schuyler, chief brand officer, Hilton. "We have gained a deeper understanding of what people will be craving this summer travel season – from more time with their four-legged friends to more everything beachfront – and are confident that our 18 award-winning brands are well-positioned to deliver on these new guest preferences.”

The survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, uncovered four key themes:&nbsp;

<strong>Pets will be this summer’s favored travel companions</strong>

Hilton’s <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/trends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">global trends report&nbsp;showcased</a>&nbsp;that there is a new, important traveler to consider post-pandemic: the family pet. More than half of survey respondents who are pet owners (55%) are planning to travel with their pets this summer. In fact, 58% would prefer to travel with their pet rather than a friend or family member.&nbsp;

To meet this growing demand, as of April 1, 2022, Hilton now offers more than 5,000 pet-friendly hotels globally across its portfolio, including seven pet-friendly brands in the U.S. and Canada - Canopy by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn,&nbsp;Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton.

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<strong>Holistic wellness will be at the forefront of travelers’ minds</strong>

An overwhelming 98% of survey respondents acknowledged they prioritize wellness activities while on vacation. Today, travelers are focusing on their overall well-being and will be looking for experiences beyond access to the spa and gym that focus on connecting the mind, body and spirit – and wellness priorities vary from traveler to traveler. For example, Americans feel mentally refreshed on vacation when they get a feel for the local culture (41%) or turn their phone off and unplug (33%). Women, in particular, are likely to prioritize reconnecting with family and friends (46%), while men are likely to prioritize healthy eating (34%).&nbsp;

Hilton recognizes the importance of holistic wellness as part of the overall guest experience, from check-in to check-out. Hotels&nbsp;are incorporating design elements and introducing amenities that are scientifically designed to create feelings of warmth and relaxation as well as renewed energy and focus – from the floor-to-ceiling windows in meeting and banquet spaces in locations like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rwlasvegas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Resorts World Las Vegas</a>&nbsp;to wellness-minded amenities, like teas that prevent elevation sickness at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bogcchh-hilton-bogota-corferias/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hilton Bogota&nbsp;Corferias</a>.&nbsp;

<strong>Combating burnout, Americans are rethinking their 9-to-5</strong>

While they may be focusing more on wellness, American workers are still not taking time to unplug and recharge from work. More than a quarter (28%) of employed Americans disclosed that, since 2019, they have failed to use all their paid vacation days, with 51% of those respondents admitting it’s because they feel guilty about taking time off.&nbsp;

With the shift from work-life balance to “work from anywhere,” many have goals to integrate fun into their workday. With workers taking advantage of flexible office time or shortened summer Fridays, 40% of respondents will consider their summer a success if they spend a workday in a beach chair instead of an office chair.

<p>.Younger generations are more likely to embrace ‘Bleisure’ travel, with <strong>Gen Z </strong>and <strong>Millennials </strong>much more likely to consider joining a work call in a swimsuit than Boomers.</p>

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Hilton is adapting to this new reality of work-life by offering portfolio-wide booking options that integrate both business and leisure, like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workspacesbyhilton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WorkSpaces by Hilton</a>, a work-from-hotel solution for both corporate customers and individuals seeking office space to increase efficiency in their workday. Hotels are answering this need with creative, on-property experiences and packages, such as Wi-Fi blocking jackets to help travelers fully unplug at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/avlcuqq-the-foundry-hotel-asheville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton</a>&nbsp;in Asheville, N.C., or the “<a href="https://www.conradpuntademita.com/offers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stay Longer and Work from Paradise</a>” package at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.conradpuntademita.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Conrad Punta de Mita in Mexico</a>.&nbsp;

<strong>The refreshed definition of “Relaxation” is simply “Resorting”</strong>

This summer, people are looking to relax and reconnect with loved ones but want to avoid the hassle of complicated travel planning. According to the survey, 85% of people agree that booking at an all-inclusive resort is the best way to reduce the stress of planning, and more than one third (37%) of respondents feel mentally refreshed on vacation when they don’t have to worry about leaving the resort during their stay.

Whether it’s enjoying a host of outdoor activities at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/iahwrqq-the-woodlands-resort/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Woodlands Resort Curio Collection by Hilton in Texas</a>, savoring a coastal European escape at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rjkochi-hilton-rijeka-costabella-beach-resort-and-spa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort &amp; Spa</a>&nbsp;or kicking back at overwater bungalows at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/noudidi-doubletree-noumea-ilot-maitre-resort/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DoubleTree Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort</a>, Hilton offers a range of resorts around the world for travelers looking to indulge.&nbsp;

When it comes to&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.hilton.com/uploads/2022/04/Hilton-All-Inclusive-Fact-Sheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">all-inclusive</a>&nbsp;vacations, Hilton is redefining the experience with new world-class resorts. These include the recently-opened&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cunqrhh-hilton-cancun/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort</a>, which blends Mexican heritage and modern sophistication, and the upcoming opening of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cunhihh-hilton-tulum-riviera-maya-all-inclusive-resort/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort</a>, an eco-chic getaway nestled in a secluded bay overlooking white sands and blue waters.

For more information on the new survey findings and for a complete view of the “<a href="https://stories.hilton.com/trends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The 2022 Traveler: Emerging Trends and the Redefined Traveler, a Report from Hilton</a>,” visit&nbsp;<a href="http://stories.hilton.com/trends">stories.hilton.com/trends</a>. To start planning summer getaways and earn exclusive perks, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hilton.com</a>&nbsp;and enroll in Hilton Honors for free.&nbsp;

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Americans are desperate for a vacation and are feeling the effects. Hilton report reaffirms need to unplug, recharge and reconnect.

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<p>As noted in the <a href="https://view.ceros.com/hilton/hilton-2022-trends-report/p/48" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton 2022 Trends Report</a>, people are expected to gather and celebrate in large numbers this year, and, with a focus on attendees&rsquo; mental and physical health, outdoor venues are rising in popularity.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;The logistics of organizing an event amidst a pandemic are complicated, but people are still gathering in larger numbers every day,&rdquo; Kelly Knowlen, vice president, sales engagement and special events, Hilton, said. &ldquo;We are all craving the connections.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>For event planners looking to plan a wow-worthy outdoor gathering that offers attendees fresh air, ocean views or stunning skylines, check out these must-book outdoor spaces.</p> <div class="row listicle"> <div class="col-md-7"> <p><strong>Terrace at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya</strong></p> <p>Pack the crew and travel to Tulum, Mexico. At <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cuncici-conrad-tulum-riviera-maya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya</a>, guests can relax at one of the five resort pools, partake in herbal therapy at the spa or explore the area&rsquo;s Mayan ruins, caves and lagoons. The property&rsquo;s covered terrace provides a breezy outdoor space for everything from cocktail hours to extra special receptions.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Conrad-Tulum-FPC.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="373" /></div> </div> <div class="row listicle"> <div class="col-md-7"> <p><strong>Event Lawn at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort</strong></p> <p>A desert landscape makes for the perfect place to recharge and reconnect with loved ones, and Phoenix provides one of the most beautiful locales to do so. The newly-renovated <a href="https://www.arizonabiltmore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort</a> is an elegant oasis. Relax by the firepit on a private patio, indulge in a treatment at Tierra Luna Spa or sip a Tequila Sunrise at The Wright Bar, where it was invented in the 1930s. The Event Lawn, adjacent to the outdoor <a href="https://www.arizonabiltmore.com/dining/the-spire-bar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spire Bar</a> offers views of Piestewa Peak, delicious food and drinks and live music.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WA-Arizona-Biltmore-FPC.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="373" /></div> </div> <div class="row listicle"> <div class="col-md-7"> <p><strong>Hilton Terrace at Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort</strong></p> <p>If the biggest decision is choosing between a secluded beach or a sparkling pool, <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cunqrhh-hilton-cancun/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort</a> is the perfect escape. Amenities like guest rooms with swim-up patios, nightly entertainment, themed parties and authentic Mexican cuisine will keep everyone relaxed and happy. There are multiple outdoor spaces for group dinners and cocktail hours, and the Hilton Terrace is a top choice for weddings given the amazing ocean backdrop.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hilton-Cancun-FPC.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="373" /></div> </div> <div class="row listicle"> <div class="col-md-7"> <p><strong>Rose Rooftop at Resorts World Las Vegas</strong></p> <p>There are few better places to reunite than Las Vegas, which has everything from world-class restaurants and entertainment to epic pool parties and wedding chapels for elopements and non-traditional nuptials. <a href="https://www.rwlasvegas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resorts World Las Vegas</a> has something for everyone, including a 117,000 square-foot casino, more than 40 food and beverage options, a 5,000-capacity theatre, a variety of shopping experiences, a 5.5-acre pool complex and more. The property&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.rwlasvegas.com/groups-and-celebrations/meetings/unique-venues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rose Rooftop</a> is an ideal space for events, overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard for the ultimate views.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Resorts-World-Las-Vegas-FPC.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="374" /></div> </div> <div class="row listicle"> <div class="col-md-7"> <p><strong>Soak Up the California Sunshine at Conrad Los Angeles</strong></p> <p>Opening in late spring, the awe-inspiring <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxavci-conrad-los-angeles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conrad Los Angeles</a> will be a prime spot for intimate outdoor events in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Making its debut as <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/conrad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conrad Hotels &amp; Resorts&rsquo;</a> first California property, the hotel is part of <a href="https://www.thegrandla.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Grand LA</a>, Los Angeles&rsquo; newest dynamic destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The 305-room property will feature an outdoor arrival terrace, lush event lawn and outdoor space at Agua Viva, one of two original concepts from Chef&nbsp;Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s&rsquo; ThinkFoodGroup. The chic outdoor restaurant will feature beach club vibes and a Latin and Asian-inspired menu which can be enjoyed in the open-air dining room, the perfect location for outdoor celebrations.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Conrad-Los-Angeles-FPC.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="373" /></div> </div> <div class="row listicle"> <div class="col-md-7"> <p><strong>The Cube Rooftop at The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pbitrqq-the-ray-hotel-delray-beach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Ray Hotel Delray Beach</a> brings Tropical Modern sophistication, iconic architecture and an immersive art experience into the heart of downtown Delray Beach and the Pineapple Grove Arts District. The Ray has plenty of open-air spaces to choose from, including The Garden at Rosewater, Rosewater Rooftop and The Plaza at The Ray. Guests will be wowed with The Cube and The Cube Rooftop, an indoor/outdoor event space option, that gives the illusion of being in a floating glass cube.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"><img src="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Curio-The-Cube-Rooftop-at-The-Ray-FPC.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="373" /></div> </div> <p>Whether organizing a small or large event, event planners can also feel good about booking with Hilton because of its <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/events/offers/plan-it-forward/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plan it Forward</a> offer, which gives event planners the choice between offsetting the carbon emissions from their event or earning double Hilton Honors Points through the <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/events/hilton-honors-event-planner-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Honors Event Planner Program</a>. New events, with a room block of 10 rooms or more, booked at participating properties between now and June 30, 2022 and hosted between March 23 &ndash; December 31, 2022, are eligible to participate. Through a partnership with <a href="https://www.southpole.com/sp-usa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Pole</a> and Hilton&rsquo;s propriety LightStay corporate responsibility manage system, Hilton can estimate an event&rsquo;s expected total carbon emissions and then provide carbon credits to offer clients carbon neutral meetings options. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/events/offers/plan-it-forward/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">events.hilton.com/planitforward</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn-lg-with-arrow" href="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Outdoor-Event-Spaces.zip">Download Photos Here</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn-lg-with-arrow" href="https://stories-editor.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hilton-Global-Offer-Media-Fact-Sheet_FINAL.pdf">Download Fact Sheet Here</a></p>

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<p>Pop sensation and &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a Sin&rdquo; star, Olly Alexander, performed for 50 guests at a secret concert in the heart of Central London for the first-ever <em>Secret Socials with Hilton</em> event, which was held at <a href="https://trafalgarstjames.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by Hilton</a>.</p> <p>The <em>Years &amp; Years</em> singer took to the stage to give guests a night to remember, with live renditions of hits including <em>King, Desire</em>, and new single <em>Sweet Talker</em>.</p> <p>During a performance of <em>A Second to Midnight</em>, the audience were treated to the ultimate surprise, as Kylie Minogue surprised fans and joined Olly live on stage.</p> <p>After performing, <strong>Olly Alexander</strong> shared: &ldquo;I had so much fun performing at Hilton&rsquo;s first Secret Socials event and reconnecting with my fans in a cute intimate setting. No one knew they&rsquo;d be at a Years &amp; Years show and I loved seeing their shocked faces.&nbsp; Plus I got to hang and perform with my bestie, queen Kylie.&rdquo;</p> <p><strong>Kylie Minogue</strong> added: &ldquo;Surprising everyone on stage was so much fun &mdash; we&rsquo;ve been planning it for a while, and it&rsquo;s been so hard to not tell anyone! The venue was perfect for such an intimate gig and I loved the opportunity to connect up close and personal with fans.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s rare to share these moments and it was all the sweeter with the beautiful Olly Alexander.&nbsp; It was definitely a night to remember!&rdquo;</p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KpmS8bpT4OU" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <p>One lucky fan, <strong>Kate Green</strong>, attended the gig, sharing: &ldquo;I am such a big Kylie fan and could not believe it when she walked on the stage to perform with Olly &mdash; I turned to my friend and our jaws dropped! I was truly blown away &mdash; it was amazing to be so close to such big stars!&rdquo;</p> <p><strong>Gurmej Bahia, marketing and loyalty vice president, EMEA, said:</strong> &ldquo;We know our customers are eager to reconnect with the people and places they love, and we are absolutely thrilled that Kylie and Olly gave everyone an unforgettable night at our first Secret Socials with Hilton event. It&rsquo;s these memories that we can look back on for a lifetime and we look forward to giving Hilton Honors members, guests and music fans access to even more special experiences.&rdquo;</p> <p>Hilton Honors is a free award-winning loyalty programme, giving members the chance to use their Points to access exclusive concerts, unique sports packages, food experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, available through the <a href="https://experiences.hiltonhonors.com/iSynApp/showHomePage.action?sid=1101241&amp;isynsharedsession=fgBe-HmCh1idrmhAyg3M49Z6s2fZtYlLWlsLOxWszcw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Honors Experiences</a> platform.</p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nJsEwliEqoM" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <h5>About Olly Alexander</h5> <p>As Years &amp; Years, Olly Alexander has become one of the world&rsquo;s most trailblazing modern pop stars. Across two hugely successful albums to date, the singer, actor, fashion icon and cultural vanguard has&nbsp;earned&nbsp;5&nbsp;Brit&nbsp; Award nominations, surpassed&nbsp; 4.4 billion global streams, and played triumphant shows ranging from Glastonbury&rsquo;s Pyramid Stage to The O2 Arena.. Along the way, Olly has also become&nbsp;a&nbsp;fearless, once-in-a-generation voice on important discussions around&nbsp; mental health, and issues affecting the&nbsp; LGBTQ+ community.&nbsp;</p> <p>2021 has been a stand-out year for Olly Alexander, which started with the leading role as Ritchie Tozer in the critically acclaimed Russell T Davies TV drama It&rsquo;s A Sin. The show went on to become one of Channel 4&rsquo;s biggest shows, breaking viewing on demand records and winning the Best New Drama prize at the National Television Awards as well as bringing the fight against HIV/AIDs back into the public conversation like never before. As a result, this led to a spectacular show-stopping performance of Pet Shop Boy&rsquo;s classic &lsquo;It&rsquo;s A Sin&rsquo; with Elton John at the BRIT Awards 2021 with the single released to benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Years &amp; Years&rsquo; comeback single &ldquo;Starstruck&rdquo; became Olly Alexander&rsquo;s 9<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;UK Top 40 single and was followed by &ldquo;Crave&rdquo;, a featured artist appearance on Kylie Minogue&rsquo;s &ldquo;A Second to Midnight&rdquo; (the lead single from her latest album Disco: Guest List Edition) plus latest single &ldquo;Sweet Talker&rdquo; with dance music giants Galantis.&nbsp;</p> <p>Years &amp; Years have over 3.4 million worldwide album sales to date and will be adding to that figure with forthcoming release Night Call on January 7<sup>th</sup> 2022 with a UK arena tour in support of the release coming later in the year. To round out an incredible 2021, Olly Alexander will be hosting his own huge NYE show &ndash; The Big New Years &amp; Years Eve Party &ndash; on BBC One.&nbsp;</p> <h5>About Kylie Minogue</h5> <p>In 2020 Kylie released her eighth UK No.1 album 'DISCO',&nbsp;which saw her make chart history once more as the first female artist to have a UK No.1 album in five consecutive decades.</p> <p>Kylie&rsquo;s record-breaking fifteenth studio album &lsquo;DISCO&rsquo; was released to widespread acclaim last year and was hailed as &lsquo;an irresistible tonic to real life. Thank God for Kylie Minogue&rsquo; by Metro in a 5* review and &lsquo;the ultimate rescue remedy&rsquo; by The Observer (4*). It featured lead singles &lsquo;Say Something&rsquo;, which received widespread praise - deemed &lsquo;a galactic slice of pop music heaven&rsquo; by i-D - and &lsquo;Magic&rsquo;, which NME called &lsquo;an exuberant, horn-fuelled romp.&rsquo;</p>

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“It’s a Sin” star, Olly Alexander, performed for 50 guests at a secret concert in Central London for the first Secret Socials with Hilton at The Trafalgar St. James.

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<p>From video calls to conference halls: As large-scale conferences and events begin to usher in, many are looking forward to seeing colleagues and clients in person after over a year of virtual meetings. But if you feel like you&rsquo;ve lost your&nbsp;IRL (In Real Life)&nbsp;meeting skills after being behind a computer screen, you&rsquo;re not alone. To avoid appearing like a newbie, many event attendees are looking for guidance and tips as they plan a return to physical meetings and conferences.</p> <p>As experts in event planning, Hilton introduced the <a href="https://hiltoneventreadyplaybook.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EventReady Playbook</a> in 2020, a global resource for event planners that&rsquo;s designed to provide guidance, inspiration and solutions for creating and executing engaging and safe events. This month, to celebrate the launch of the <a href="https://hiltoneventreadyplaybook.com/diary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&ldquo;Diary of an Event Planner,&rdquo;</a> a Playbook content series that will candidly track and report the team&rsquo;s planning efforts toward the company&rsquo;s first major in-person conference in two years, team members from Hilton Worldwide Sales in the Americas share advice on how to prepare for in-person conferences.</p> <ol> <li><strong>Don&rsquo;t skip the warm-up:</strong> If business travel is like a workout, many of us are out of shape. Spend extra time &ldquo;warming up&rdquo; or paying attention to your travel and conference details. Make sure you are aware of the local health regulations and mandates of your destination, including mask and vaccination requirements, to avoid surprises.</li> <li><strong>Take extra time planning transportation:</strong> If in need of a car rental, reserve your car and flight at the same time and as far in advance as possible, as car rentals are in high demand. When booking your airfare, be aware of airport policy changes and what they mean for your travel times.</li> <li><strong>Avoid the lines (and dead batteries):</strong> The world is more contactless than ever before. Before traveling, download the apps, such as the Hilton Honors or Lyft app, that will make your travel experience more seamless. Additionally, as you may be using your phone more, consider bringing an external charger to resolve any on-the-go battery boosting needs.</li> <li><strong>Hold back on the hugs:</strong> Returning to in-person events after nearly two years can cause both excitement and anxiety. Because you can&rsquo;t predict everyone&rsquo;s level of comfort, think twice before reaching for a hug or extending a handshake. Instead, watch for social cues or, if appropriate, simply ask your colleague if they are open to a particular gesture.</li> <li><strong>Remember, it&rsquo;s a marathon, not a sprint:</strong> Recognizing and actively working to sidestep engagement fatigue will help you make the most of your experience and avoid business trip burnout. Attending too many sessions or networking events can lead to a loss of engagement and focus. Pick and choose which optional sessions and networking opportunities you want to attend so you have ample time to rest and recharge. One way to maintain your mindfulness while attending a work event or conference is to keep your routine. Visit your hotel&rsquo;s gym, if available, or a nearby trail for a jog. Hilton&rsquo;s <a href="https://fivefeettofitness.hilton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Five Feet to Fitness</a> allows guests to pursue fitness and well-being in the privacy of their hotel room.</li> <li><strong>Be patient:</strong> Finally, be prepared for how services at event and lodging venues have changed. Food and beverage services, for example, may not be what they were pre-pandemic. Get familiar with the dining options provided by the conference. Plan out when you want to grab-and-go solo, eat with others or plan to dine outside of the conference to get acquainted with the local cuisine. As one team member shared, &ldquo;bring your patience and have fun&rdquo;!</li> <li><strong>When home, remember to recharge:</strong> After returning home from business travel, team members recommend taking time to recharge and offering to give your loved ones a break. Before divulging all trip details, check in with your friends and family. Remember, while you may have gotten a mini-getaway, they did not. Take a day or two to settle in and get into the swing of being back home and helping those around you.</li> </ol> <p><em>For an insider&rsquo;s look at what it takes to plan a successful corporate event, check out Hilton&rsquo;s <a href="https://hiltoneventreadyplaybook.com/diary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Diary of an Event Planner</a>.</em></p>

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<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/curio/">Curio Collection by Hilton</a> is a global portfolio of more than 115 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer guests authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/">Hilton Honors</a>. Experience a positive stay at Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/curio/">curiocollection.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 Curio Collection by Hilton at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/curio">stories.hilton.com/curio</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CurioCollection/">Facebook</a><a>, </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/curiocollection/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CurioCollection">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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Travel with Purpose is Hilton’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy to redefine and advance sustainable travel globally. By 2030, we plan to double our investment in social impact and cut our environmental footprint by half. We track, analyze and report our environmental and social impact at each of Hilton’s more than 6,700 hotels through <a href="https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Hilton_2018_GoveranceMangement.pdf">LightStay</a>, our award-winning performance management system. Travel with Purpose capitalizes on Hilton’s global scale to catalyze local economic growth, respect human rights, invest in people and local communities, and preserve our planet by reducing our impact on natural resources. Our strategy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about Travel with Purpose at <a href="https://cr.hilton.com/">cr.hilton.com</a>.<b> </b>

Travel with Purpose is Hilton’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy to redefine and advance sustainable travel globally.

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<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/waldorf-astoria/">Waldorf Astoria Hotels &amp; Resorts</a> is a portfolio of 30 iconic properties that creates a unique sense of place with a relentless commitment to personal service and culinary expertise in landmark locations around the world. Unified by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver graceful service from the moment a guest books through checkout. In addition to the brand’s renowned hotel offerings, Waldorf Astoria boasts a best-in-class residential portfolio that provides the comfort of a private home combined with the unsurpassed amenities and legendary service of Waldorf Astoria. Waldorf Astoria is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience a positive stay at Waldorf Astoria Hotels &amp; Resorts by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/waldorf-astoria/">waldorfastoria.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hilton-hhonors/id635150066">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 Waldorf Astoria Hotels &amp; Resorts at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/waldorf-astoria">stories.hilton.com/waldorfastoria</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://twitter.com/waldorfastoria">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/waldorfastoria/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waldorfastoria">Facebook</a>.

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