MCLEAN, Va. (May 16, 2011) – Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Anne Marie Chua as director, corporate communications, Asia Pacific. In her new role, Chua will lead external and internal communications for Hilton Worldwide as it continues to expand rapidly in the Asia Pacific region.

Chua joins Hilton Worldwide with more than 15 years of experience in corporate communications. Most recently, Anne Marie was communications director, North and Southeast Asia, with Alcatel-Lucent, a global telecommunications corporation. In this role, she oversaw the company’s regional communications, corporate social responsibility activities and marketing strategies. Prior to Alcatel-Lucent, Anne Marie worked for several companies including Parkway Group Healthcare, PR Communications Pte Ltd and The Elizabeth Singapore Hotel.

“Anne Marie’s significant experience with a variety of communications roles in the Asia Pacific region will make her an incredible asset to Hilton Worldwide’s global communications team,” said Ellen D. Gonda, senior vice president, global corporate communications. “We are thrilled to welcome Anne Marie and look forward to benefiting from her strong expertise.”

Chua received a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Victoria.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.  For 92 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering 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 3,700 hotels and 610,000 rooms in 82 countries 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®.  For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.