http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/category/topic/731 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Hilton Worldwide Global Media Center Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23460 Teachers are perhaps the world's most important travel guides. Each day, history, language and social studies teachers take their students around the world, introducing them to ancient civilizations like Pythagoras' Greece and dynastic China, and the contemporary cultures that compose today's diverse world community. Without crossing a single border, teachers empower young people to roam the globe. And one of the best ways we can empower teachers to be effective "travel guides" for their students is by helping them to travel themselves. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT 731-23460 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23334 NBA Hall of Famer and philanthropist, David Robinson today announced the launch of Admiral Hospitality Scholars (AHS), an internship program which will provide motivated high school students - starting in Houston - a pathway to a degree and career in the hospitality industry with the financial support of Hilton Worldwide and Admiral Capital Group, and the educational and training support of the University of Houston's Hilton College and American Liberty Hospitality. The program, to be expanded locally and nationally in the future, is aligned with the mission of Admiral Capital Group, a national real estate investment fund co-founded by Robinson, which returns 10 percent of all profits back to the local communities in which it invests. Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 731-23334 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22722 At a time when more than 75 million young people can’t find jobs, and countless more are underemployed, investing in opportunities for youth is not only a critical development issue but also a growth strategy for businesses around the world. In response to this challenge, Hilton Worldwide will announce at the World Economic Forum a commissioned white paper from the International Youth Foundation (IYF) that highlights solutions to youth joblessness that the global hospitality sector is uniquely positioned to provide. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT 731-22722 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22720 Two hospitality giants – Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International – addressed global business and travel industry leaders today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to urge governments to move quickly to adopt “Smart Visa” policies which stimulate global travel, create new jobs and spur economic development. The two companies represent more than 7,000 hotels in 90 countries, which include 600,000 employees at these owned, managed and franchised properties. They are working together with the World Economic Forum Governors for the aviation, travel and tourism industry to promote global action toward “Smart Visa” policies regionally by 2015 and globally by 2020. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:01:00 GMT 731-22720 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22760 Hilton Worldwide has announced that twelve of its Team Members have received the 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award, the company’s highest honor. This award was established to recognize exceptional Team Members who embody Hilton Worldwide’s Values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership and Now. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT 731-22760 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22550 Hampton Hotels engaged more than 200 employee-volunteers from three countries in more than 800 hours of service during Hilton Worldwide's inaugural Global Week of Service, held November 11-18. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22550 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22594 Hilton Worldwide promoted its commitment to local volunteerism by hosting the company’s first Global Week of Service Nov. 11-18. The event highlighted the projects of Hilton’s approximately 300,000 employees at more than 3,900 locations, which include rebuilding community centers, mentoring young people, restoring natural habitats, and helping military veterans in need. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22594 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22543 Hilton Worldwide announced today the appointment of William F. Kornegay, Jr., senior vice president, supply management, to the executive committee of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Board of Directors. In this role, he will help influence the development of Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American suppliers and supplier diversity best practices across NMSDC’s corporate membership of 3,500, including most of America’s largest companies, in support of the organization’s 16,000 certified minority-owned businesses of all sizes. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22543 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22463 During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22463 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22416 Hilton Garden Inn, the award-winning brand of upscale, yet affordable, hotels, and Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief organization, today announced the launch of Holidays with Heart, a seven-week long holiday campaign to help fight hunger in America. From November 18, 2012 through January 6, 2013, guests who book the Holidays with Heart room rate* will receive complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and Hilton Garden Inn will make a donation to Feeding America that will help provide 400,000 meals to families that need it most. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22416 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22425 On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Service projects ranged from fundraising activities for a women's shelter in Mumbai to packing dinners for children in Michigan – all with a focus on providing continual and lasting local impact as part of the company’s efforts to Travel with Purpose. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/serve to learn more about the service projects and follow @HiltonWorldwide on Twitter for updates throughout the week. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22425 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22406 Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22406 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22395 Team members from the Hilton Garden Inns Ponte Vedra, Orange Park, and Deerwood Park kicked off Hilton Worldwide's first ever Global Week of Service on Saturday, November 10. The three Hilton Garden Inns partnered with members from the Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset Rotary Club and the Ponte Vedra High School Interact Club. The group of about 35 team members volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Jacksonville Saturday morning by unpacking boxes and sorting foods. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22395 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22400 Day two of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service included more than 130 service events around the world including signature events in Memphis, TN; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL and Watford, England. Many projects were an extension of ongoing community partnerships and previous service projects that Team Members have been involved with in their local communities as part of our efforts to Travel with Purpose and provide continual and lasting local impact. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/serve to learn more about the service projects and follow @HiltonWorldwide on Twitter for the latest updates throughout the week. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22400 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22388 Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa Dubai area office has announced that it has begun its biggest social responsibility initiative, with a variety of events in celebration of the company’s inaugural Global Week of Service. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22388 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22389 Hilton Worldwide's Middle East & Africa Dubai area office kicked off its biggest social responsibility initiative this week with a variety of events in celebration of the company's inaugural Global Week of Service. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22389 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22392 Today marked the official kick off of the inaugural Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service as Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton Worldwide and more than 100 Team Members from the Global Headquarters in McLean, VA served children and families at the ACCA Child Development Center in Fairfax, VA. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22392 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22497 What do the U.S. Navy and a major hotel chain have in common? Both are huge consumers of mattresses -- and both are involved in pioneering mattress recycling campaigns. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22497 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22363 On November 11 – 18, Hilton Worldwide team members across 90 countries and territories will celebrate the company’s first Global Week of Service. This event will feature hundreds of projects around the globe and unite the company’s approximately 300,000 team members in more than 3,900 locations in their passion for hospitality and service by participating in hands-on volunteer projects and events in their local communities. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22363 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22353 In honor of Hilton Worldwide’s first annual Global Week of Service, November 11 – 18, the Hampton Inn Hadley-Amherst Area is sponsoring a community-wide Hampton Helps event to collect bottles and cans to support the local Cub Scout troops. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 731-22353