Homewood Suites by Hilton "Makes a Travel Moment" for U.S. Service Members and Military Families with the USO

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand, distributed 500 travel care packages on July 31 to military members and their families at select USO airport centers across the country, as part of the “Make a Travel Moment” program. The campaign is dedicated to help the brave men and women of the U.S. military and their loved ones find rest and relaxation in airports while traveling.

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U.S. Service Member Freddy Gonzalez and his family were one of 500 to receive Homewood Suites' "Make a Travel Moment" care packages on July 31, 2015. (Photo: Business Wire)

The extended stay hotel created the program as part of their partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO). Troops and their families received the care packages at the USO airport centers in Denver, San Francisco, Phoenix, Nashville and Houston. Each care package included all the essential travel items needed to provide respite and ease the burdens of stressful travel, including eye masks, snacks, personal items and ear buds. The packages also included hand signed notes of encouragement and appreciation from the Homewood Suites by Hilton team.

“This small act of kindness was reciprocated with so much gratitude from the men and women who serve our country every day and reminded Homewood Suites how a small gesture can mean so much,” said Bill Duncan, global head of brand management, Homewood Suites by Hilton. “We understand how hectic travel can be and welcomed the opportunity to provide these men and women some much needed essentials, along with a message of our gratitude.”

The campaign kicked off on July 24 at Homewood Suites by Hilton’s Memphis Shared Services Center where more than 30 Homewood Suites and Hilton Worldwide team members built the “Make a Travel Moment” care packages.

Homewood Suites’ “Make a Travel Moment” program is a continuation of last year’s “Make a Moment” effort in which the brand helped 10 USO centers across the country recreate moments that were missed by military families. The feature event hosted at the USO’s Warrior and Family Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was a Thanksgiving-themed celebration with more than 100 troops and military families who were treated to holiday cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Kelsey Nixon. The USO partnership and current program is part of the brand’s ongoing campaign to honor military families, and compliments Homewood Suites’ 15 percent discount off the Best Available Rate to all active and retired military.

The brand’s military support campaign is also part of Hilton Worldwide’s wider commitment, Operation: Opportunity, a pledge to hire 10,000 veterans over the next five years and donate millions of Hilton HHonors points to assist job-seeking veterans.

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About Homewood Suites by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with 370 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada, is an award-winning leader that has been named "Top Upscale Extended-Stay" hotel by J.D. Power the last six years. The first choice for guests seeking comfortable accommodations when traveling for an extended or quick overnight stay, Homewood Suites offers inviting, generous suites, featuring separate living and sleeping areas, and fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators. Additional value-driven essentials include: complimentary Internet, a daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social every Monday-Thursday. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their exact room from a digital floor plan and customize their room prior to arrival with amenity requests. Homewood Suites is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. For more information on the extended-stay advantage, visit www.homewoodsuites.com or news.homewoodsuites.com.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,440 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 730,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, and linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

About the USO

The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors, troops in transition and families of the fallen. The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. Our programs and services are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our volunteers and staff. To join us in this important mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.

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