Home2 Suites by Hilton® Takes Four Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Brand Recognized in Hospitality Category for Excellence in Advertising, Marketing & Web Marketing

MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended-stay guests, was recently recognized by Travel Weekly with a total of four 2012 Magellan Awards.Travel Weekly is among the most influential business news resources for the travel industry, providing travel professionals with a necessary global perspective through in-depth coverage of every business sector in travel. The winning programs will be highlighted in the October 15^th issue of Travel Weekly, which will include a special section dedicated to this year’s winners.

Among the top honors in the travel industry, the Magellan Awards recognize the year’s best in travel, from design to marketing services, and the outstanding teams of travel professionals behind them. Each win underscores the brand’s continued commitment to excellence and innovation, and high standard of excellence within the travel industry.

Home2 Suites by Hilton, along with Sullivan Branding took four wins in the Hospitality Marketing category including:

• GOLD
  • Birthday Campaign(Advertising/Marketing Campaign)
  • Viewfinder Direct Mail(Direct Mail)
• SILVER
  • Home2 Suites Summer Offer(Advertising/Marketing Campaign)
  • Development Banner Ad (Web Marketing/Advertising)

Home2 Suites by Hilton currently operates 12 hotels and has nearly 70 properties in its development pipeline. The brand currently has 10 properties under active construction in Frisco, Texas; Oxford, Ala.; Huntsville, Ala.; Jackson/Ridgeland, Miss.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Rahway, N.J.; Baltimore, Md.; Augusta, Ga.; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn. Future properties are slated for many of the nation’s major markets, including Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Denver. Home2 Suites also is approved for expansion into Canada and Mexico.

For more information, visit www.home2suites.com or visit the brand’s Facebook page.

Contacts:
Dana Gardner
Manager, Brand Public Relations Home2 Suites by Hilton
+1 901 374 6053
dana.gardner@hilton.com

Julie Jimenez
rbb Public Relations
+1 305 967 6678

About Home2 Suites
Home2 Suites by Hilton, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, is a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. As the fastest growing brand in the history of Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, Tenn-based Home2 Suites offers a complimentary breakfast selection; innovative and customizable guest room design; combination laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations. For more information about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit http://www.home2suites.com/. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 640,000 rooms in 91 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.

Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at

www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide,

www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,

youtube.com/hiltonworldwide,

www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and

www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

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