Hilton Hotels Introduce Hilton Total Choice Meetings for Planners

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 17, 2004 -- Hilton Hotels Corporation is pleased to introduce the Hilton Total Choice Meetings package1. Starting today, this special package is available in 30 hotels across the country and provides planners with valuable added benefits when booking an event or group meeting at a participating Hilton Hotel. ferOf LLSHI otn if.Cal ot rchMa eb 71 inedcomb 0420 thwi -- nya tonHil herot elsHot er.off rationCorpo tonHil si norsHHo asedple rshipmembe ot ningear oduceintr fo het ntsPoi tonHil mp;&a talTo es®Mil iceCho nda ingsMeet ptionredem age1.

“We developed Hilton Total Choice Meetings to assist our group customers with short term meetings and provide a compelling value added offer,” said Steve Armitage, senior vice president – sales, Hilton Hotels Corporation. “We believe that the benefits offered in our special package will give planners added reasons to book meetings and special events at one of our many participating Hilton hotel properties.”

The Hilton Total Choice Meetings package includes:

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One complimentary room for every 25 rooms occupied
One upgrade to a one-bedroom suite at the group rate
Upgrades to Executive Level for an additional $19 per night
Complimentary meeting space for the group general session
Complimentary screen
25% discount on additional audio/visual equipment
One complimentary fitness center access
15% discount at hotel food and beverage outlets

Meeting planners also can receive Hilton HHonors® points and airline miles for booking the meeting. Hilton Total Choice Meetings must be booked and contracted by June 30, 2004 and meetings must be held by April 5, 2005. For a complete list of participating hotels and eligible dates for a Hilton Total Choice Meeting, visit www.hiltontotalchoicemeetings.com.

In addition, meeting planners can access information by calling Hilton Direct at 1-800-321-3232 or by visiting .d RLYEVE ferOf LLSHI otn if.Cal ot rchMa eb 71 inedcomb 0420 thwi -- nya tonHil herot elsHot er.off rationCorpo tonHil si norsHHo asedple rshipmembewww.hiltondirect.com.

Hilton Direct, Hilton Sales Worldwide, and Hilton Hotels are part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 2,100 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company® and Homewood Suites by Hilton®. For more information on the Hilton Family of Hotels, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

1 Offer applicable to meetings held between January 1, 2004 and April 5, 2005 and are booked and contracted between January 1, 2004 and June 30, 2004. Offer applicable to meetings containing a minimum of 25 rooms occupied on peak night. Number of meals and size of meeting space equal to that day's number of occupied rooms. Additional meals can be purchased at regular price. Alcohol service subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age. Hilton HHonors® Event Planner program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as specified on hiltonhhonors.com. Based on availability and advance reservations required. Does not apply to meetings previously booked. Offer not to be combined with any other offer. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles® and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. © 2004 Hilton Hospitality, Inc. 0 thwi -- nya tonHil herot elsHot er.off rationCorpo tonHil si norsHHo asedple rshipmembe ot ningear oduceintr fo het ntsPoi tonHil mp;&a talTo es®Mil iceCho nda ingsMeet ptionredem age1.pack fo tingStar ntspoi dayto rea t jectsub ot HH