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  Mass Mutual/Cornerstone Advisors Rebrands the University
of Florida Hotel & Conference Center in
Gainesville, Florida to a Hilton
GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 12, 2003 � Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced the 248-room University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Gainesville, Fla. has become a Hilton hotel, representing another addition to the brand�s collection of full-service hotels and resorts around the world.
Formerly a Doubletree® hotel, the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville will continue to be owned by Mass Mutual/Cornerstone Advisors and managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation. 
 
"Hilton has always been known as a gathering place in the communities in which it serves.  The Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville, with its unique features and services for both academic and professional travelers, will certainly be a great complement to our brand portfolio and continue to serve the Gainesville community well," said Robert E. Dirks, senior vice president � brand management and marketing for Hilton Hotels and Resorts.

�Our entire hotel team is excited to 


Hilton University of Florida
Conference Center
1714 SW 34th St.
Gainesville, Florida
continue serving the Gainesville community in our new affiliation with the flagship brand of the Hilton Family of Hotels,� said Wende Blumberg, hotel general manager.  �The Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville offers a wonderful retreat with a combination of contemporary, upscale guest amenities and the finest in Central Florida hospitality.�

With two adjoining seven-story towers, the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center features full concierge and bellman services; express check-in and check-out; a full-service business center; a gift shop; and a complimentary shuttle service to Gainesville Regional Airport, the University of Florida campus and points of interest in the Gainesville area. 

Located directly across the street from the 46,000-student, 2,000-acre University of Florida campus -- one of the nation�s five largest universities, the Hilton is the perfect place to stay for conference attendees, University guests and alumni and sports enthusiasts visiting the Gainesville area.

The newly named Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville is proud to feature one of the region�s most state-of-the-art meeting venues.  The hotel features a specialized facility that has been built to the stringent accreditation standards of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).  Geared to hosting small to medium-sized meetings, training sessions, educational think tanks and conferences, the facility includes the latest meetings technology available -- including a direct, fiber-optic link to the University of Florida GatorLink/Internet-2 network. 

Additional flexible event facilities brings the total amount of available meeting space at the Hilton to 25,000 square feet, which includes 13 meeting rooms, a 7,000 sq. ft. ballroom, spacious pre-function areas and the capacity to serve up to 700 people. 

Contact:

Jeanne Datz
Hilton Brand Communications
310-205-4545
[email protected]

Lisa Kent
   Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
 352-371-3600
[email protected]


Also See Mass Mutual/Cornerstone Advisors Opens University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center, a Doubletree® hotel, in Gainesville / June 2000
Hilton Hotels to Sell its Harrison Conference Center and University Hotel chain to Aramark for Approximately $55 million in Cash; The Transaction Includes Two Owned, Two Leased and Ten Managed Properties / May 2002

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