MCLEAN, Va. - Hampton Hotels (http://www.hampton.com/) today announced Ruth Kleinfeld as the grand prize winner of its "Chain of Friends" sweepstakes, culminating the three-month summer giveaway which recognized the importance of friendship and connecting with companions. As the grand prize winner, Ruth receives 200 Be My Guest certificates valid for one, one-night stay each at any Hampton hotel worldwide that she can share with her friends.
"Winning this sweepstakes came as a complete shock and had perfect timing because I've wanted the chance to reunite with my old college friends!" said New Hampshire resident Ruth Kleinfeld. "I can't thank Hampton enough for giving me this opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family."
A global sweepstakes encouraging friends to reconnect, no matter how far apart, Hampton's "Chain of Friends" sweepstakes invited residents from the U.S., Canada (excluding Quebec), Mexico and the United Kingdom to register at hampton.com for their chance to win the grand prize.
Additionally, Hampton also awarded 100 daily winners with Be My Guest certificates for weekend stays with three friends at any Hampton hotel worldwide. Daily "Chain of Friends" winners were announced weekly via Hampton's Facebook page.
"As our guests' 'friend in town' during their travels, we understand the importance of friends reconnecting and spending quality time together," said Judy Christa-Cathey, vice president of global brand marketing, Hampton Hotels. "We're thrilled to honor Ruth Kleinfeld with this prize package that allows her to bring together all of her friends."
More than 80,000 people registered for the "Chain of Friends" sweepstakes. . For more information about Hampton Hotels, please visit www.hampton.com/pressandmedia, www.facebook.com/Hampton or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HamptonFYI.
Contact:
Charmaine Easie-Samuels
Hampton Public Relations
(901) 374-6462
Charmaine.Easie-Samuels@hilton.com
Sheryl Shelton
Hampton Public Relations
(901) 374-6383
mailto:acrosby@crosbyvolmer.com
About Hampton Hotels The Hampton Hotels brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment, serving value-conscious and quality-driven travelers. With over 1,900 properties totaling more than 186,000 rooms in 13 countries and territories, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company. All Hampton hotels offer comfortable surroundings and a friendly service culture, defined as "Hamptonality," delivered by over 50,000 Team Members and supported by the 100% Hampton Guarantee®, reinforcing its commitment to providing excellent service to both business and leisure travelers alike. High-quality and consistent accommodations and amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and free hot breakfast, and the latest technology and innovations, such as multi-unit Power Cubes and the brand’s signature Clean and Fresh Hampton Bed®, combined with numerous locations globally have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands worldwide. Please visit www.hampton.com, http://news.hampton.com or www.hamptonoffers.com for more information and connect with Hampton Hotels online at www.faceboook.com/Hampton, http://twitter.com/Hampton or www.youtube.com/Hampton.
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