Hilton Grand Vacations Honored with Prestigious Employer Award
The Timeshare Division of Hilton Worldwide Earns American Resort Development Association Circle of Excellence Employer of the Year Award
Orlando, FL - May 2, 2013 - Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has been honored by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) with the prestigious 2013 Circle of Excellence Employer of the Year Award. Hilton Grand Vacations received the award at the annual Awards Gala of the ARDA 2013 Convention & Exposition held in Hollywood, Florida.
This award is given to a vacation ownership or resort development company that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to its employees by prioritizing an engaging, collaborative work environment, providing access to training, professional development, and comprehensive benefits, as well as setting leadership standards for attracting and retaining outstanding employees.
“We are proud of this achievement and for the recognition of Hilton Grand Vacations as the employer of choice in the timeshare industry,” said Mark Wang, President of Global Sales and Hilton Grand Vacations. “For the past 21 years, Hilton Grand Vacations has created workplace environments that enable our team members to realize their full professional potential. For the more than 5,000 members of our team, HGV offers meaningful, rewarding careers in all disciplines of our thriving timeshare business. We are committed to providing our global team with the programs, benefits and resources that enable them to enliven the Hilton culture of hospitality.”
Washington D.C.-based ARDA is a professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. The ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Employer Award is one of only 10 ACE Awards presented annually, recognizing those that have attained the highest level of excellence in the industry, whose accomplishments and dedication help spur new heights.
“This significant award is an affirmation of a workplace culture where our team members feel valued and have opportunities to chart their course for ongoing success. These qualities have always attracted high-performing team members to Hilton Grand Vacations, and it's why they stay,” noted Lisa Cohen, vice president of human resources for Hilton Grand Vacations.
About Hilton Grand Vacations
Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, is a division of Hilton Worldwide, recognized as the leading global hospitality company. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets and operates a system of brand name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations. The company also manages and operates two innovative club membership programs: Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and The Hilton Club®, providing exclusive exchange, leisure travel, and reservation services for more than 196,000 Club Members. For more information, visit www.hiltongrandvacations.com or www.hiltongrandvacationsmediacenter.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a 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 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 640,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories 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.
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