2008-09-18 01:34:08 -
- In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Ian Carter, President of Global Operations for Hilton Hotels Corporation, has reaffirmed the company's commitment to the city of Houston by announcing plans to reopen the three prominent properties it manages in the city for normal business operations as soon as possible. Currently, the 1,203 room Hilton Americas Houston and the 448 room
Hilton Post Oak are open but committed to accommodating first response groups and the 324 room Doubletree Houston Downtown is repairing storm inflicted damage. All three properties are expected to be fully functional during the course of the week of September 22nd.
"Hilton is resolved to support Houston by re-establishing its presence in city at the earliest opportunity," stated Carter. He went on to add, "We are proud of the role our Hilton team members and managers played throughout the hurricane. Their actions reflect the can do attitude that will allow Houston to quickly recover from Ike and to reemerge as one of our nation's premiere meetings destinations. In the meantime, the thoughts and prayers of Hilton team members around the world are focused on Houstonians and all other residents of South Texas and Louisiana who have been impacted by the storm."
About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries, with more than 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton(R), Conrad(R) Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(TM).
Hilton Hotels Corporation is an Official Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, which will extend through the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, the 2010/2012 U.S. Paralympic Team and the 2011 U.S. Pan American Team.
The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable(R). The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.
For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonfamily.com.
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Robert Allegrini
V.P. of Communications
312-663-6516
