MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Five cities around the world. Five days. 500 winners. One amazing giveaway. To engage and excite travelers around the world with its Fast Ways to Free Stays promotion, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 hotel brands, is activating the world’s largest social media treasure hunt, giving away 500 free hotel nights over the course of five consecutive days beginning today, October 17, 2011. The social media treasure hunt celebrates the global promotion, in which all Hilton HHonors members can earn double HHonors points or free nights for hotel stays now through December 31, 2011.
Clues for the treasure hunt activities and locations will begin appearing this week on the Hilton HHonors Twitter account (www.Twitter.com/HiltonHHonors) and Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/HiltonHHonors). HHonors members and treasure hunters must follow or become a fan to uncover the giveaway cities and required tasks.
In each city, the first 100 people to correctly complete the task and find the Hilton HHonors team will be awarded with a free night certificate, redeemable at any participating property in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels and Homewood Suites by Hilton.
“Hilton HHonors members, followers and fans in five different cities worldwide will have a chance to take part in a unique event that shows that Hilton HHonors is about more than just points – it’s about the experiences we share with those around us,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, global customer marketing, Hilton Worldwide.
To participate in the Fast Ways to Free Stays social treasure hunt, follow Hilton HHonors on Twitter (www.Twitter.com/HiltonHHonors) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/HiltonHHonors).
The Hilton HHonors Fast Ways to Free Stays promotion offers members either double HHonors points or a free night certificate (one free night after every four stays or 10 nights) for hotel stays booked between September 27 and December 31 2011, and completed between October 1 and December 31, 2011.
Members can register for the promotion and review full terms and conditions at www.HHonors.com/FastWays. Bonus selection cannot be changed during the promotional period. There is no limit to the number of bonus points or free night certificates that can be awarded. For more information or to become a Hilton HHonors member, visit HHonors.com.
About Hilton HHonors
Hilton HHonors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s ten distinct hotel brands, honors its 28 million members by allowing them to turn earned points into experiences worth sharing. In addition to redeeming HHonors points for complementary hotel stays, HHonors members can use points to purchase unique experience rewards, merchandise and vacation packages, make charitable contributions, and more. HHonors is also the only guest-loyalty program to offer ‘Points & Miles’ and ‘No Blackout Dates’ at more than 3,750 hotels worldwide, including participating 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, Home2Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. Membership in HHonors is free, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.HiltonHHonors.com or connect with Hilton HHonors at www.HHonorsGlobalMediaCenter.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the 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 been offering 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 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 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®. For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.hiltonworldwide.com/media.