MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Without a doubt, Tegan & Sara know how to rock Canada. Headlining after Indie Pop Duo JR JR this past Saturday, June 25, the Canada-born band helped fans and members of Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton’s 13 distinct brands, celebrate the unique benefits of the free-to-join membership program. The concert, which took place at Hilton Toronto, is part of the 2016 Hilton Concert Series – and was the series’ first Canada concert.
From the pre-concert reception menu, which featured locally-inspired fare, to two intimate performances, Saturday’s event provided 400+ attendees with an exclusive experience that only Hilton HHonors members can enjoy. To extend those unforgettable moments to more Hilton HHonors members this summer, Hilton introduced the Hilton World Tour sweepstakes. Now through August 31, 2016, Hilton HHonors members in Canada, the US and UK, who book directly with Hilton, have a chance to win two tickets to any Live Nation concert around the world. The three Grand Prize Winners (1 in each region) will also enjoy complimentary flights and a two-night stay at a nearby hotel within the Hilton portfolio. To participate and for alternate methods of entry, members can visit www.HiltonWorldTour.com prior to booking travel. No purchase necessary. Restrictions apply.**
“While the 2016 Hilton Concert Series continues to rock on, we’re excited to provide our Hilton HHonors members with another excuse to stop and play – with the Hilton World Tour sweepstakes,” said Mark Weinstein, senior vice president and global head of customer engagement, partnerships and loyalty, Hilton Worldwide. “We know our guests and loyalty members appreciate personalized experiences, and so we designed this customizable sweepstakes, allowing the winners to choose their own concert, creating their own incredible, once-in-a-lifetime trip."
The Perks of Loyalty
In addition to entering the Hilton World Tour sweepstakes, Hilton HHonors members who book direct will save time and money, and gain instant access to benefits like free wi-fi and upgrades, when available. To book direct, travelers are encouraged to schedule their travel on any of Hilton’s 13 brand websites, the Hilton HHonors mobile app and reservation call centers, via Room Key or through preferred corporate travel partners and approved travel agents. Other highlighted perks of booking direct include:
- Exclusive Member Rate: Members of Hilton HHonors can take advantage of an exclusive member rate at thousands of hotels around the world.
- Instant Benefits: Hilton HHonors offers instant benefits to members, such as free Wi-Fi, digital tools like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key, as well as the ability to earn and redeem Hilton HHonors Points for free nights.
- Unforgettable Experiences: Booking direct opens the door to unique events, like private concerts, such last weekend’s Tegan & Sara show, exclusive dining experiences and one-of-a-kind travel adventures.
- Loyalty Rewarded with More Personalized Service: Hilton HHonors members can better share their preferences with the hotel for a stay tailored to their requests.
Groupies Wanted: The 2016 Hilton Concert Series
As some of the many benefits of Hilton HHonors, Hilton has introduced members to some of the music industry’s most buzz-worthy artists through the Hilton HHonors Artist Connections and Concert Series. Hilton HHonors members can redeem Points for these events at HHonors.com/auctions. Following last weekend’s Tegan & Sara concert, the final concerts of this year’s series include:
- Producer and singer/songwriter Grimes at Hilton Berlin in Berlin, Germany on July 19
- Country music singer/songwriter Kip Moore at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn., on August 31
- GRAMMY-Award winner Gary Clark Jr at Hilton Austin in Austin, Tex., on October 28
For more information on Hilton HHonors, visit HHonors.com. To attend future events, visit HHonors.com/auctions. To participate in the sweepstakes, visit HiltonWorldTour.com.
**Abbreviated Hilton World Tour Terms & Conditions
Ends August 31, 2016. Void where prohibited. Hilton World Tour Sweepstakes. No purch nec. To enter and for rules go to www.HiltonWorldTour.com/en/us/rules. Hilton World Tour Canada Sweepstakes. No purchase necessary. To enter and for rules go to www.HiltonWorldTour.com/en/ca/rules. Aucun achat requis. Se termine le 31 août 2016. Pour vous inscrire et pour consulter le règlement, visitez le www.HiltonWorldTour.com/fr/ca/rules. Nul là où la loi l’interdit. Hilton World Tour Great Britain Sweepstakes. Open to Hilton HHonors® members, who are GB resident and aged 18+. Terms apply, see www.Hiltonworldtour.com/en/uk/rules.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprising more than 4,660 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 765,000 rooms in 102 countries and territories. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes 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, Tru 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 exclusive member rates, 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 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Hilton HHonors
Hilton HHonors is the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 13 distinct hotel brands, spanning more than 4,660 hotels, resorts and timeshare properties across 102 countries and territories. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including an exclusive member rate that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors mobile app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. With more than 54 million members, HHonors offers hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights, premium merchandise, charitable contributions, or unique events through the HHonors auction platform (hhonors.com/auctions), such as exclusive artist experiences and hotel concert events with Live Nation® or a race experience with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team. HHonors members’ loyalty is also rewarded with more personalized service. There is no cost to join, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.HiltonHHonors.com or connect with Hilton HHonors at news.hiltonhhonors.com.
About Tegan And Sara
Born in Calgary, Alberta and now residing in Vancouver, BC, Tegan and Sara recently released their eighth studio album, Love You to Death. The group’s career numbers are impressive, boasting over 1 million albums sold on the way to collecting 7 Gold certifications and 1 Double Platinum certification. They have been honoured with 3 Juno Awards, 2 Polaris Prize nominations, and a Grammy nomination.
About JR JR
Based in Detroit, MI the duo of Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott came together in 2009. Working out of a basement studio, the pair worked to create a sound that was danceable without sacrificing anything in the songwriting department, merging intricate and airy melodies with solid programmed beats and synth atmospherics. Their hard work bore fruit in 2010 when they released their first debut EP, Horse Power. That same year the pair was also tapped to do a remix of Moby’s “Wait For Me”. In 2011, the duo released their full-length debut It’s a Corporate World. In 2013, they returned with the Patterns EP before releasing their sophomore full-length The Speed of Things later that year. In 2015, Epstein and Zott released the album JR JR to critical acclaim. The hit single “Gone” reached the Billboard Alternative top ten.
