Paris Hilton lights up Toronto film festival Sep 12, 2008
Interviews with her parents Rick and Kathy Hilton, sister Nicky and others such as Donald Trump and feminist Camille Paglia provide commentary on the most famous member of the family that founded the Hilton hotels chain. At Tuesday's screening, accompanied by her boyfriend, rocker Benji Madden of the band Good Charlotte, Hilton smiled. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Blackstone, KKR eye Lehman assets' Sep 6, 2008
Blackstone, owner of the Hilton hotels chain, has invested in real estate in the past, and the unit contributes about one-third of its income -- about th 00004000 e same as its private equity unit. Lehman is expected to post another big quarterly loss. (India Times)
Kuala Lumpur's Hibiscus and Orchid ... Sep 4, 2008
The Lake Garden is approximately 15 to 20 minutes walk from the station, and from the nearby Meridian and Hilton hotels. Entrance Fee. (Suite101.com)
Livable communities are planned Sep 3, 2008
Hilton Hotels describes its Homewood Suites brand as an upscale, residential-style hotel. Its home-away-from-home atmosphere is targeted at travelers who spend a lot of time on the road. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Brussels magazine pays price for covering news Aug 31, 2008
Loyalty to important clients is taken seriously by Hilton Hotels, which has important relationships with the royal families of the United Arab Emirates ... Nicola McShane, the communications director for Hilton Hotels in Europe, said, "A hotel doesn't need to explain why they choose one supplier over another. That would be a local decision. "It's not our policy to get into a slanging match with other media. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Read more... Aug 30, 2008
Barron Hilton, who also led Hilton Hotels Corporation and is current chairman of the foundation, has joined his father in committing to leave the bulk of his wealth to the foundation. The foundation along with its related entities has assets exceeding $4. (PNN Online)
Putting a leash on hotels' pet policies Aug 25, 2008
The "US Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook" (whatever that is) reports, "more than half of US pet owners say their pets are part of the family." It was enough to serve as the opening sentence of a press release in which Hilton Hotels announced a new pet friendly program, including "pet concierge service.". The Hilton statement gushed about pet-friendly rooms loaded with "upscale amenities sure to please the most pampered dog or cat." The decor is by William Wegman, known for his images of... (Boston Globe)
Salsarita's to heat up growth Aug 23, 2008
Mangiamele s jobs have included managing a Hilton Hotels Corp. property in Puerto Rico, leading Dalt s Classic American Grill and Diner and franchising everything from pizza restaurants to English-learning centers. Most recently, he was chief operating officer of Texas-based , a sports-themed men s hair salon. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Think Outside the Wheaties Box Aug 22, 2008
Mark Spitz Strikes Gold in New Endorsements (Nike, Coca-Cola, Allergan, Visa, Hilton Hotels) at SmartMoney ... Phelps may have made appearances for Olympic sponsors Omega, Visa () and Hilton Hotels () a sexier group than Get Gold Cash or Botox but let's not engage in ageism or begrudge Spitz his sponsorships ... You Are Viewing: Mark Spitz Strikes Gold in New Endorsements (Nike, Coca-Cola, Allergan, Visa, Hilton Hotels). (SmartMoney)
Caillat and company ride a new wave of mellow music Aug 22, 2008
" Advertisers, too, have given some of these artists "some of their initial and biggest exposure," says Blender editor in chief Joe Levy. Hilton Hotels is using Dennen's Blessed in its commercials, just as Old Navy showcased 28-year-old Ingrid Michaelson's The Way I Am last year; her music was subsequently played on Grey's and One Tree Hill. Similar success stories include Sara Bareilles, 28, whose Love Song surged on the pop charts after being featured in a Rhapsody ad last year, and... (USA Today)
Phelps Could Set Olympic Record -- $100M Aug 21, 2008
Though he's finished swimming laps in competition, Phelps will spend the rest of his time in Beijing making appearances for sponsors like Omega watches, Hilton Hotels and Visa. And Peter Carlisle, his agent, says that he's been busy fielding offers -- from book and movie deals to dog-food makers keen to take advantage of Phelps' love for his British bulldog, Herman. (ABC News -- Business)
A Look at Michael Phelps' Sponsors Aug 19, 2008
Hilton Hotels Corp. hotel chain. PowerBar nutrition bar made by Swiss chocolate maker Nestle SA.. (ABC News -- Wire)
Will Phelps (the brand) endure? Aug 19, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Published: Aug 19, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 19, 2008 02:45 AM. (News & Observer)
US Olympic officials look to renew sponsors Aug 18, 2008
Among the six second-tier USOC sponsors, insurer Allstate Corp., Hilton Hotels Corp., Nike Inc. and 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide have renewed through 2012. The newspaper Sports Business Daily said second-tier status cost Allstate US$10 million to US$12 million. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Now, Phelps chases gold on land Aug 18, 2008
Actually, Mr. Phelps will spend the rest of this week in Beijing making a series of appearances for sponsors such as Omega Ltd., Hilton Hotels Corp and Visa: A stop at the Omega pavilion on the Olympic Green on Monday. A lap in the pool at the Beijing Hilton at a party to promote swimming lessons in the inner city. (The Trentonian, NJ)
District 16 rivals try to stand out Aug 10, 2008
Valeche, who said he inherited stock in Hilton hotels that "spun off" into Harrah's shares, sold the Harrah's stock for $13,576 in December. Valeche grew up in New York City and graduated from Yale in 1969, then bucked the anti-Vietnam sentiment of many college students by entering the Navy and becoming a fighter pilot. (The Palm Beach Post)
Stevan Porter, ex-InterContinental Hotels exec Aug 9, 2008
A 32-year veteran of the hospitality industry, he began his career at the Stouffer Hotels in 1976 and also worked for Hilton Hotels Corp. His first job was selling soft drinks at Ohio State football games at age 14. He is survived by his wife, Francey, and their two sons, Charlie and Steve. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hampton opened 16 hotels in July Aug 8, 2008
-based Hilton Hotels Corp., a global hospitality company. Hilton's corporate headquarters in Memphis manages three brands -- Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Hampton. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Anti-gaming hopeful gets flak for Harrah's stock Aug 8, 2008
Valeche said he inherited stock in Hilton hotels when his father died in 2000 and didn't realize that some of the stock "spun off" into Harrah's shares. Describing himself as a buy-and-hold investor, Valeche said: "I frankly don't pay that much attention to what's in there. ... I was surprised that I had it.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Athlete Learns Chinese Cultural Differences Aug 7, 2008
Chinese culture differs in many respects to Western culture, and to help ease the transition for tourists and athletes, the Hilton hotels launched their "be hospitable Traveler" campaign. For instance -- according to -- did you know that blowing your nose onto the ground is common in China and oftentimes blowing one's nose into a tissue can be perceived as rude if done in public. (Click2Houston, TX)
Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate at 2% Aug 6, 2008
Still, the news wasn't good for the services sector, which accounts for the vast majority of U.S. economic activity, says Anthony Nieves, chairman of the ISM services panel and senior vice president for supply management at Hilton Hotels. The index is "not really giving us any positive indication at this point," he says. (USA Today -- Money)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 2, 2008 Aug 3, 2008
Paris Hilton's grandfather, Hilton Hotels chairman William Barron Hilton, is a big Republican donor -- a major one. While he backed McCain to the tune of $1,000 in 1999, this year he supported McCain opponent former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani with a $2,300 donation in 2007. (North County Times)
A new turn on the circuit: Grand Prix tourism Aug 1, 2008
The Hilton Hotels chain, which has been a sponsor of the McLaren Mercedes team for the past three years, has created a motor racing club, Hilton Racing. "With Hilton Racing, we created a promotional entity under which we could market our involvement in Formula One and possibly other motor sports as well," said Robin Fenwick, director of sports sponsorship for Hilton Hotels. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Now, Paris Hilton's rich gramps is reported steamed at John McCain Aug 1, 2008
Not only that, he reports, but members of the Blackstone Group, the private equity group that bought into Hilton Hotels last year, have also been generous GOP donors. And Marty says they've expressed themselves angrily to McCain representatives in recent hours. (Los Angeles Times)
Blackstone to pay up to $750M for AlliedBarton Jul 31, 2008
Blackstone's many holdings include Hilton Hotels Corp. and Cherry, Hill, N.J.-based Pinnacle Foods, maker of the Mrs. Paul's, Lender's Bagels, Vlasic and other brands. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Chatham Rotary Club joins efforts to provide clean water in Ghana Jul 30, 2008
Partner organizations for the grant include the Jimmy Carter Center, Ghana Health Services, UNICEF, World Vision, Hilton Hotels Foundation, Ghana Guinea Worm Eradication Programme, and Rotary International. (Walter Hughes Jr. of the Rocky Mount Rotary Club contributed information for this article. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Arizona Biltmore proposes $300 million renovation Jul 30, 2008
It is part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection and managed by the Hilton Hotels group. So far, Wood and other executives have met with homeowners and homeowner groups, including Arizona Biltmore Estates Village Association as well as Phoenix's Camelback East Village Planning Commission, which formally reviews projects for the city. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Schock Media on Board to Accelerate Pro Motors Group, Corp.'s Mission to Take Revolutionary Hydro Assist Fuel Cell Systems Nationwide Jul 30, 2008
Schock Media principals Jeff Schock and Doug Brown have provided corporate imaging, brand positioning, and strategic relationships for Fortune 500 clients Lockheed Martin, Motorola, Disney, Hewlett Packard, SONY, Kanaka USA, Hershey Foods, Hilton Hotels and Green Mountain Energy. Pro Motors Group's CEO Larry Palmer said, ``We are thrilled to have Schock Media working with the Pro Motors Group team. (Primezone Releases)
Obasanjo woos state leaders over BOT chair Jul 28, 2008
" Obasanjo was made chairman of the BoT in July 2007 in controversial circumstances via an emergency meeting of the board at the NICON Hilton Hotels at about noon allegedly contrary to the timing and venue of its past meetings. The meeting was called without the knowledge of the then chairman, who eventually boycotted the gathering to protest the manner in which it was called. Obasanjo, who cut short his trip abroad to attend the parley, practically ensured that President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Man carries Olympic torch in relay Jul 27, 2008
The 27-year-old, who received the 2006 Spirit of Care Award from the hotel's parent company, was chosen as the only employee to represent Hilton Hotels Corp. in the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay ... The relay's sponsor, Coca-Cola, offered one relay spot to Hilton Hotels, which has more than 2,800 locations worldwide ... "You realize you were one of 22,000 people out of the whole world who was selected, and one person from all the Hilton Hotels in the world to go and do this. "There were others so... (AZCentral -- News)
Blackstone Risks Return From Hedge Funds as Bank Lending for LBOs Dries Up Jul 19, 2008
Just prior to the meltdown, Blackstone agreed to purchase Hilton Hotels Corp. for $20 billion. Investment banks led by Bear Stearns Cos. (Bloomberg)
Dinner Theatre in Bangkok Jul 13, 2008
Each of the productions are being sponsored by Hilton Hotels. The copyright of the article Dinner Theatre in Bangkok in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Wyndham Greenspoint hotel makes switch to Hilton brand Jul 8, 2008
-based Hilton Hotels Corp. in order to become the ninth full-service Hilton in the Houston area. Jerry Paduano, director of sales and marketing at Hilton Houston North, says Sunstone is spending close to $22 million to upgrade the property, located at 12400 Greenspoint Drive near the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Sugar Bowl Bakery is a family affair Jul 6, 2008
"There are very few companies - none - with the distribution capability and manufacturing capability of Sugar Bowl," said Vincent Venenciano, who handles Northern California purchasing for Hilton hotels, including the Doubletree and Embassy Suites chains. "There isn't anything a hotel can't purchase from them.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The new Holiday Inn Express hotel is scheduled to open in August. It is located on University Place next to Wal-Mart. Jul 4, 2008
Premier Hospitality Management, Inc. currently owns and operates 14 hotels, has two hotels under construction and six hotels in the development pipeline, with pursuant franchise agreements from Marriott International (Fairfield Inn s and Courtyard by Marriott), Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn), InterContinental Hotels Group (Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express Hotel s), Choice Hotels International (Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites), and Best Western International. We... (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
How not to take a vacation from your diet Jul 3, 2008
Where the food is goof proofStop by Hilton Hotels for a color-coded breakfast buffet. Different hues indicate whether dishes are low- or high-calorie, lowfat or high-fiber. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited Announces General Manager Appointments Jul 1, 2008
Mr. Reyes has had a long career with Hilton Hotels in the USA and Asia, including General Manager postings to the Maldives, Malaysia and for the past six years, Beijing. Born and brought up in the Philippines before moving to the USA, Mr. Reyes is a graduate of the Michigan State University where he earned a Masters degree in Business Administration in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, and of University of the Philippines with a Bachelor degree in Hotel and Restaurant... (PR Newswire)
Hilton to Add 300 Hotels in Asia Over Decade: Report Jun 25, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hilton Hotels Corp wants to add 300 hotels to the 47 it operates in Asia in the next decade in a bid to match its rivals and take advantage of a business and leisure travel boom in India and China, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The value of those hotels would be in the tens of billions of dollars, Hilton Chief Executive and President Chris Nassetta told the Journal. (ABC News -- Wire)
World Youth food heads north Jun 25, 2008
Mr Grogan said until now the company had focused on exports, providing meals for the buffet cars of Virgin trains in the United Kingdom and in Hilton hotels around the world. "We'd like to see (the meals) in Australian supermarkets by the end of the year,'' he said. EasyFood's quality assurance officer Ingrid Fernand will attend World Youth Day events as a pilgrim. Share this article NEWS.com.au is not responsible for the content of external sites. Today's Top Picks SCHAPELLE Corby's former... (NEWS.com.au)
Olympics await Sugar Land siblings Jun 25, 2008
Steven has sponsorships with Coke and Visa, and the family also has a deal with Hilton hotels. They aren t exactly rich, but they no longer need jobs to support their training. (KHOU.com, TX)
Deutsche Bank Lost in Las Vegas as Foreclosures Force Lenders to Decorate Jun 24, 2008
Banks also relied on mortgage securities to finance LBOs, including Hilton Hotels Corp. of Beverly Hills, California, and Las Vegas-based More than half of the $34. 2 billion in CMBS offerings scheduled for sale in the first quarter were related to five LBOs, according to a January research note from , Switzerland's second-largest bank. (Bloomberg)
Sunstone Hotel Investors Announces Appointment of Arthur L. Buser as President to Become CEO by July 2009 Jun 20, 2008
Prior to the Yarmouth Group, Mr. Buser held positions in operations and financial analysis at Hilton Hotels Corporation. Mr. Buser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, as well as an MBA from The UCLA Anderson School of Management. (PR Newswire)
Partnership plans two new hotels at 1-94 Jun 18, 2008
The group hasn't decided on brands for the two hotels, but Mann said they will be ``upper-midmarket'' brands offered by either Marriott International Inc. or Hilton Hotels Corp.. They will first build a 120-room hotel, which could be completed by the end of the year, Mann said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
New AIG chief vows thorough review of operations Jun 17, 2008
Broad said in a statement Sunday that the appointments of Willumstad and Bollenbach, a former chief executive of Hilton Hotels and chief financial officer of Walt Disney, were "a positive step forward.". Willumstad said he would meet with AIG's unit heads, business partners and regulators to get a better feel for the company, which has $1 trillion worth of assets. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
New AIG chief plans to reach out to investors Jun 17, 2008
In addition to Willumstad, Stephen Bollenbach, a member of the AIG board and a former chief executive of Hilton Hotels, was named lead independent director. The changes come as pressure has mounted on the company to respond to a stream of bad news, including record losses, that has pounded down the share price more than 40 percent since December. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
AIG's Sullivan Latest CEO Victim of Credit Crisis Jun 17, 2008
Stephen Bollenbach, the former CEO of Hilton Hotels Corp., will be AIG's lead director. Besides big losses, AIG is reportedly facing a regulatory probe. (Time.com)
AIG names Willumstad as CEO Jun 16, 2008
Stephen Bollenbach, the former CEO of Hilton Hotels Corp., will be named AIG's lead director, according to the reports. An AIG spokesman's telephone rang unanswered on Sunday and he did not immediately respond to an e-mail requesting comment. (India Times)
With shares battered, AIG ousts leader Jun 16, 2008
The board also named Stephen Bollenbach, a member of the AIG board and a former chief executive of Hilton Hotels, as the board's lead director, this person said. The change at the top comes as pressure has mounted on the company to respond to a steady stream of bad news, including record losses, that has pounded down the stock price more than 40 percent since December. (International Herald Tribune)
Mortgage mess fallout: Beleaguered AIG gets new chief Jun 16, 2008
Stephen Bollenbach, the former CEO of Hilton Hotels, will be named AIG's lead director. AIG named Willumstad chairman of the board in fall 2006, about a year after Willumstad left his post as president and chief operating officer at Citigroup. (USA Today -- Money)
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and the Tony Awards(R) Put Theatre Education for Young Adults on Center Stage Jun 14, 2008
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and the Tony Awards(R) Put Theatre Education for Young Adults on Center Stage: Financial News - Yahoo ... Source: Hilton Hotels & Resorts ... Hilton Hotels & Resorts and the Tony Awards(R) Put Theatre Education for Young Adults on Center StageFriday June 13, 3:30 pm ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michael Glosserman Joins CoStar Group Board of Directors Jun 13, 2008
"His experience in commercial real estate and valuable industry insight will serve CoStar well in continuing to create and deliver effective online information and marketing solutions to commercial real estate service providers." Mr. Glosserman joins the six other members re-elected to serve on CoStar's Board of Directors, including: Chairman Michael R. Klein, Chairman of The Sunlight Foundation; Andrew C. Florance, CoStar's Founder and CEO; David Bonderman, founding partner of TPG Capital LLC;... (PR Newswire)
Schwarzman: Time is Ripe for Private Equity Jun 13, 2008
For that very reason, his own firm did only one deal last year, purchasing Hilton Hotels. We significantly cut back in 2007, Schwarzman says. (Newsmax)
Nets Gird for Olympics Bidding Jun 10, 2008
Already on board are Coca-Cola, McDonalds, ATeuser-Busch, General Motors, Visa, Bank of America, Johnson on, Nike, Hilton Hotels, Procter e, Kraft, Subway and Target, according to insiders. We are north of 80% sold out and we are on pace to break records for the Olympics, said Brian Walker, senior director of corporate communications at NBC Sports. (TVweek.com)
Hilton St. Louis Airport Completes $7 Million Renovation with Contemporary Décor May 26, 2008
"If it's happening in St. Louis, it's on How To Reach Us: St. Louis Hotels Guide P.O. Box 1354 St. Louis, MO 63188 Voice: 314-771-0200 Fax: 314-771-0300 To submit hotel news, add a location or purchase a link, contact: Hilton St. Louis Airport Completes $7 Million Renovation with Contemporary D;cor ST. LOUIS (HOTELS-STL.com), April 27, 2008 - The Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel, located directly across from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, is flying high! A $7 million revitalization, that... (Saint Louis Front Page)
United, US Airways tank in customer survey May 21, 2008
Global Hyatt Corp., which improved its score from 77 to 78, tying for first with Marriott International Inc. and Hilton Hotels Corp. among eight major hotel brands. which ranked 24th among 30 energy companies, improving its score from 68 to 69. (Crain's Chicago Business)
San Diego Hotel Blast Caused by Gas Leak May 21, 2008
Hilton Hotels Corp. has not taken possession of the hotel from the builder, Hensel Phelps Construction Co., said Karima Zaki, the hotel's vice president for new development. She said it was too early to know whether the hotel will open on schedule. (Fox News)
Southwest flies high on customer-approval list May 21, 2008
Customers are happier with Pizza Hut, Hilton Hotels, ATlines, Verizon Wireless, DirecTV and Southwest Airlines than they were a year ago, according to a report released Tuesday. The American Customer Satisfaction Index, produced by the University of Michigan, the American Society for Quality and CFI Group, showed improvements for those companies and in overall customer satisfaction. (AZCentral -- Business)
Inspectors sift through damage at Hilton site May 21, 2008
Work has been halted at the construction site for at least another day while engineers assess the damage, said Wayne Lindholm, vice president and district manager of Hensel Phelps Construction Co. The company is building the 30-story, $350 million hotel on behalf of the Hilton Hotels Corp.. It is still slated to open in December. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
We're happy consumers May 20, 2008
3%) Hilton Hotels: 78 (+2. 6%) All others: 76 (+8. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Top 50 IP People Under 45 May 8, 2008
She has handled the IP piece of hundreds of deals, including Google's purchase of YouTube, Blackstone Group's buyout of Hilton Hotels Corp. and Travelers Insurance's reacquisition of its red umbrella logo from Citigroup. Her specialty requires a detailed grasp of the entire gamut of IP law -- patents, trademarks, copyrights and licensing -- and she must switch gears rapidly, from overseeing due diligence on potential patent infringement problems to negotiating and drafting a multi-brand... (Law.com)
Drake Hotel owner sued by land trust May 8, 2008
The case raises questions about whether the Barclays financing itself violates the ground lease, but the complaint seeks remedies only for not providing the Barclays documents and a copy of the hotel management agreement with Hilton Hotels Corp. of Beverly Hills. Hilton is not a defendant in the suit. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Boston summer hotel deals, from $123 May 6, 2008
Hilton Hotels, from $123 per room per nightThe includes a bouquet of flowers in your room upon arrival, breakfast or brunch for two, and accommodations at one of two Hilton properties. The 267-room is located in the theater district, two blocks from the Boston Common and the Public Garden, across the street from the New England Medical Center, and within walking distance to the Freedom Trail. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The Comforts of Home and the Fun of Orlando Apr 22, 2008
Companies such as Hilton Hotels have redefined the concept, creating exclusive resorts and membership benefits unheard of 20 years ago. Consumers have responded to the value of timeshare in droves; today in the United States alone, 3 million households own 4. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Pro-Family Groups Lobby Marriott for Porn-Free Rooms Apr 22, 2008
Conner said he doesn't know when or who made the original decision - "it goes way back in time" - to contract with Lodgenet Interactive Corp., the main purveyor of in-room entertainment for hotels in the United States and around the world, including Marriott and its many brands: Hilton Hotels Corporation, Starwood Hotels ts, Hyatt Hotels ts and Carlson Hospitality. Like Marriott, many hotel chains leave in-room entertainment programming decisions up to individual properties, making it difficult... (CNSnews.com)
Fortune Names Top-Earning Companies Of '07 Apr 22, 2008
New additions to the list included Kraft Foods Inc., Symantec Corp., PetSmart Inc. and BlackRock Inc., while those knocked from the list included H&R Block Inc., Hilton Hotels, Radioshack Corp. and Lucent Technologies. Copyright 2008 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
