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Home2 Suites by Hilton Selects Mid-South Food Bank as
Corporate Partner for its Your2Hands Charity Program
Brand Team Members Donate 10,000 Meals and Participate in Volunteer Activities
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News for the Hospitality Executive |
| McLean, VA
(April 9, 2012) – Home2
Suites by Hilton,
the award-winning, mid-tier extended-stay hotel brand, is celebrating
the
one-year anniversary of its launch with the announcement of its
official Your2
Hands program corporate partner, Mid-South Food Bank. Yesterday, the hotel brand kicked off the partnership with a special event where Bill Duncan, global head of brand management for Home2 Suites, presented a $5,000 donation to the organization’s CEO, Estella Mayhue-Greer. The donation represents the equivalent of 10,000 meals.  Mid-South Food Bank CEO Estella Mayhue-Greer accepts a $5,000 donation from Bill Duncan, global head of brand management for Home2 Suites “It is important for Home2 Suites to make an impact in the communities that we’re involved in, and our continued expansion of the Your2 Hands community outreach initiative is the way to accomplish that,” said Bill Duncan, Global Head of Home2 Suites brand. “Our partnership with Mid-South Food Bank affords us a great opportunity to help provide much-needed support and aid to residents of Memphis, our community.” The Your2 Hands program is implemented at each Home2 Suites, and aims to help the hotels connect with the communities in which they are located on a deeper level, in order to make the biggest impact and provide aid where it is most needed. The Mid-South Food Bank program impacts 200,000 people every year. To learn more about the Your2 Hands program, please visit www.home2suites.com, like Home2 Suites on Facebook, and follow @Home2Suites on Twitter. About Home2 Suites by Hilton  Home2
Suites by Hilton, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide portfolio
of
brands, is a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer
stylish
accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired
amenities for
the cost-conscious guest. As the fastest growing brand in the
history of
Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, Tenn.-based Home2 Suites offers a
complimentary
breakfast selection; innovative and customizable guest room design;
combination
laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple
outdoor
spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a
commitment
to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations. For more
information
about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit www.home2mediacenter.com.
For information on
franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/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 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 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 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®. 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. |
| Contact: Jennifer Hughes Director, Brand Public Relations Home2 Suites by Hilton +1 901 374 6053 Julie Jimenez rbb Public Relations +1 305 967 6678 |