Hampton Announces "Chain of Friends" Sweepstakes
Offers Chance for a Winner and Friends to Take Over an Entire Hotel for a Weekend
MCLEAN, VA. - June 3, 2010 - What's the only thing better than taking a summer getaway with three of your closest friends? Taking a summer getaway with all your friends - 99 to be exact! With the summer travel season officially underway, Hampton Hotels today announced its “Chain of Friends” promotion in which one grand prize winner will receive a free weekend stay for themselves and 99 of their friends. Hampton will also extend the summer fun now through September 4, 2010 to 100 daily winners who will each receive a free weekend stay for themselves and three friends.
“This summer, we're encouraging and enabling friends to connect through travel,” said Judy Christa-Cathey, vice president of global brand marketing, Hampton Hotels. “Whether with 99 of your closest friends, or just a special group of three, we understand the importance of winding down, unplugging and spending quality time together, especially during those coveted summer weekend escapes.”
To be automatically entered in this sweepstakes, simply book a stay on Hampton.com before September 4, 2010 and enter 'COF' or 'FRIEND' in the promotion code section of the reservations page.* Your stay must be completed between June 1, 2010 and September 5, 2010. For another way to enter the sweepstakes, click on a “Chain of Friends” online banner ad via Hampton.com or complete the online registration form at:
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/promotions/hx_entry_form/index.jhtml?promo=friends.
This promotion is open to residents of the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Mexico and the United Kingdom. Daily winners will be selected at random and notified each weekday during the promotional period. The grand prize winner will be selected at random from entries throughout the promotion and notified on or around September 10, 2010.
With nearly 1,800 locations worldwide to choose from, Hampton Hotels offers a wide selection of worthwhile summer weekend escapes - from urban chic to beachside locations - all with bundled amenities like free hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access and the Clean and Fresh Hampton Bed™ with duvets and linens washed fresh for every guest … perfect for value-seeking and quality-minded summer travelers.
*Terms and Conditions
No Purchase Necessary. Open to residents of the 50 US, DC, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK and Mexico. Begins 12am CT on 6/1/10 and ends 11:59pm CT on 9/4/10. Void in the Province of Quebec and where prohibited. Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes or Prize Draw sponsored by Hilton Worldwide. Official Rules available at:
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/promotions/hx_friends_terms_promo/index.jhtml
About Hampton Hotels
The Hampton brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment. With nearly 1,800 properties globally, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company. All Hampton Hotels offer warm surroundings and a friendly service culture that share a common “personality” supported by the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. High-quality accommodations, in-room conveniences and the latest technology, combined with numerous locations and consistent offerings, have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands.
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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 91 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 3,600 hotels and 592,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, 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, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com
Contact:
Charmaine Easie-Samuels
Director, Public Relations, Hampton
(901) 374-6462
[email protected]
Andrew Crosby
Crosby-Volmer
(901) 237-6927
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