Hiltons of Chicago Appoints Joshua M. Levine Director of Sales

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. July 19, 2016

CHICAGO, IL. July 19, 2016 - Hiltons of Chicago are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua M. Levine as director of sales for Hiltons of Chicago Business Travel Sales Complex. In his new role, Levine will oversee the hotels' Business Travel Team and direct pricing strategy, property initiatives and guest recognition programs among other functions for Hilton Chicago, Palmer House, Drake Hotel, Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Hilton O'Hare, & Hilton Rosemont.

“With more than 10 years of industry experience, I'm confident that Levine will further elevate our business travel sales,” said Gene Hare, Area Director of Sales & Marketing Representing Hilton Chicago, Palmer House Hilton, The Drake Hotel & Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown / Lakefront. “With a longstanding history of excellent leadership at Hiltons of Chicago and proven track record of success, he is a strategic addition to our team and will excel in his new role.”

Most recently, Levine was as the assistant director of sales for Hiltons of Chicago. Prior experience includes serving as area senior sales manager for Hiltons of Chicago and director of rooms for Eldridge and Oread Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas.

The Hiltons of Chicago Business Travel Team, led by Levine, launched a new program that invites corporate guests to connect at their home away from home with the Building a Business Travel Community. As an added incentive, corporate clientele are invited to mingle at private events hosted at each hotel in their honor. Each function offers unique themes like gingerbread housing making demonstrations, partnering with Stop Hunger Now to produce over 10,000 meals and more. To date, the team has held 10 Building Community events with attendance of more than 75 people per event.

Levine is recognized for creating a lead generating program and standard operating procedure by offering incentive to operations team producing close to $1 million in new revenue since its inception.

About Hilton Chicago

Conveniently located on Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park, the iconic Hilton Chicago combines a contemporary design with an exciting atmosphere. With 1,544 guest rooms and more than 234,000 sq. ft. of meetings space, the hotel can accommodate large conferences and conventions, smaller meetings and elegant banquets. Additional amenities include an indoor running track, large fitness center, indoor pool as well as dining options including 720 South Bar & Grill, Kitty O'Sheas Irish Pub, and Herb N' Kitchen. www.hiltonchicagohotel.com

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the world's travelers. With more than 560 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for memorable travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. As the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard for hospitality, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a part of the award-winning Hilton HHonors program. 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. Access the latest news at news.hilton.com and begin your journey at www.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials.

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 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,500 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 745,000 rooms in 97 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, 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.