MCLEAN, Va. - What's the only thing better than taking a summer getaway with three of your closest friends? Taking a summer getaway with all your friends - 99 to be exact! With the summer travel season officially underway, Hampton Hotels today announced its "Chain of Friends" promotion in which one grand prize winner will receive a free weekend stay for themselves and 99 of their friends. Hampton will also extend the summer fun now through September 4, 2010 to 100 daily winners who will each receive a free weekend stay for themselves and three friends.
"This summer, we're encouraging and enabling friends to connect through travel," said Judy Christa-Cathey, vice president of global brand marketing, Hampton Hotels. "Whether with 99 of your closest friends, or just a special group of three, we understand the importance of winding down, unplugging and spending quality time together, especially during those coveted summer weekend escapes."
To be automatically entered in this sweepstakes, simply book a stay on Hampton.com before September 4, 2010 and enter 'COF' or 'FRIEND' in the promotion code section of the reservations page.* Your stay must be completed between June 1, 2010 and September 5, 2010. For another way to enter the sweepstakes, click on a "Chain of Friends" online banner ad via Hampton.com or complete the online registration form at http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/promotions/hx_friends_terms_promo/index.jhtml.
This promotion is open to residents of the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Mexico and the United Kingdom. Daily winners will be selected at random and notified each weekday during the promotional period. The grand prize winner will be selected at random from entries throughout the promotion and notified on or around September 10, 2010.
With nearly 1,800 locations worldwide to choose from, Hampton Hotels offers a wide selection of worthwhile summer weekend escapes - from urban chic to beachside locations - all with bundled amenities like free hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access and the Clean and Fresh Hampton BedTM with duvets and linens washed fresh for every guest ... perfect for value-seeking and quality-minded summer travelers.
*Terms and Conditions
No Purchase Necessary. Open to residents of the 50 US, DC, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK and Mexico. Begins 12am CT on 6/1/10 and ends 11:59pm CT on 9/4/10. Void in the Province of Quebec and where prohibited. Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes or Prize Draw sponsored by Hilton Worldwide. Official Rules available at http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/promotions/hx_friends_terms_promo/index.jhtml
Contact:
Charmaine Easie-Samuels
Director, Public Relations, Hampton
(901) 374-6462
Charmaine.Easie-Samuels@Hilton.com
Julia McQueen
Cohn & Wolfe
(512) 542-2840
Julia.McQueen@CohnWolfe.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.
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 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories 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, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
