Celebrated Recording Artist, Andra Day, Launches Contest with Hilton Worldwide All Suites Brands to Encourage Fans to “Rise Up”
“Rise Up with Andra Day” Contest Gives Fans Chance to Win an
Exclusive Breakfast with the Artist, Concert Tickets and Hotel
Accommodations
MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced today that its All Suites brands
– Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites
by Hilton – have joined forces with award-nominated singer and
songwriter, Andra Day, asking fans to share their #RiseUpRitual. Now
through February 20, 2016, fans are encouraged to share photos of their
morning rituals for a chance to win the “Rise Up with Andra Day” contest.
Inspired by Day’s hit song, “Rise Up,” the contest will award nine grand
prize winners two night’s hotel accommodation for two people, tickets to
one of her concerts, plus the opportunity to meet Day at an intimate
breakfast at a Hilton Worldwide All Suites hotel in one of three cities:
Houston, Chicago or Washington, DC.
“It’s not every day I get to speak one-on-one with my fans in an
intimate setting and chat about what inspires them to wake and rise up,”
said Day. “I had an incredible experience singing on the Homewood Suites
by Hilton float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last year, so I am
thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Hilton Worldwide again.
I’m looking forward to celebrating the remarkable daily morning rituals
of people from around the country.”
“Partnering with Andra Day to inspire our guests to “Rise Up” and share
their #RiseUpRitual is a natural fit for our All Suites brands,” said
Bill Duncan, global head, All Suites Brands for Hilton Worldwide. “Our
guests consider us their home away from home, and many of them start
their day with our complimentary breakfast as part of their own morning
rituals. This partnership is just one of the many ways we strive to
deliver exceptional, memorable experiences for our guests and encourage
them to connect with the world around them.”
Hilton Worldwide is the official hotel sponsor for Day’s US tour, which
will hit 17 cities nationwide, beginning February 29, 2016.
Fans can enter to win by posting a photo showing their morning ritual on
Twitter. Each photo must be accompanied by a Tweet using the following
hashtags: #RiseUpRitual and one of the three meet & greet tour
stops: #Houston, #Chicago, or #DC. Entrants must follow @AndraDayMusic
and one of the three All Suites brands: @EmbassySuites,
@HomewoodSuites,
or @Home2Suites,
for valid entry. All entries must be received by 11:59pm EST on February
20, 2016 for consideration.
Each grand prize winner will receive a one night’s hotel accommodations
for two people, an invitation for both guests to a private breakfast
meet & greet with Day and two tickets to Day’s concert. The
accommodations are as follows: Home2
Suites by Hilton Houston/Katy (March 5-6, 2016), Homewood
Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown (March 14-15, 2016) or Embassy
Suites by Hilton Washington, DC Convention Center (March 20-21,
2016). Full terms and conditions for this contest can be found at www.hiltonfamilyreunions.com.
Media can access additional information about Hilton Worldwide’s All
Suites Brands at news.hiltonworldwide.com,
Embassy Suites by Hilton at news.embassysuites.com,
Homewood Suites by Hilton at homewoodsuitesmediacenter.com,
and Home2 by Hilton at home2mediacenter.com.
About Embassy Suites by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide’s 13 market-leading
brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The
full service, upscale brand offers two-room suites, free made-to-order
breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and
snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet
sophisticated experience will feel right at home with brand-standard
amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and
fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has 225 hotels with more
than 40 in the pipeline. Hilton HHonors members who book directly
through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an
exclusive discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard
Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection
and Digital Key available exclusively through the industry-leading
Hilton HHonors app. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com,
and connect with Embassy Suites by Hilton at news.embassysuites.com,
www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels
and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
About Homewood Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale, all-suite,
extended-stay hotel brand with more than 385 locations in the United
States, Mexico and Canada, is an award-winning leader that has been
named “Top
Upscale Extended-Stay” hotel by J.D. Power the last six years.
The first choice for guests seeking comfortable accommodations when
traveling for an extended or quick overnight stay, Homewood Suites
offers inviting, generous suites, featuring separate living and sleeping
areas, and fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators.
Additional value-driven essentials include: complimentary Internet, a
daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social every
Monday-Thursday. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through
preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an
exclusive discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard
Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection
and Digital Key available exclusively through the industry-leading
Hilton HHonors app. Homewood Suites is focused on guest satisfaction and
stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. For
more information on the extended-stay advantage, visit www.homewoodsuites.com
or news.homewoodsuites.com.
About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in the history
of Hilton Worldwide, is a mid-tier, all-suite award-winning
extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations
with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the
cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly
products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary
breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and
customizable guest room design; laundry and fitness area; complimentary
Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center;
expansive community spaces; and a pet friendly environment. Hilton
HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels
receive instant benefits, including an exclusive discount that can’t be
found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like
digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key available
exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. Visit www.home2suites.com for
additional information or www.home2franchise.com for
franchising opportunities.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company,
spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and
resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels.
For 97 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its
tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s
portfolio of thirteen world-class global brands is comprised of more
than 4,600 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare
properties, with more than 758,000 rooms in 100 countries and
territories, including 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 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 at facebook.com/hiltonworldwide,
twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,
youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, flickr.com/hiltonworldwide,
and linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
Contacts
Lindsey Daniels
Hilton Worldwide
+1 703 883 5986
lindsey.daniels@hilton.com
or
Taryn
Williams Clark
Burrell Communications
TClark@burrell.com
+1
312 297 9878
