April 4, 2012
Hilton Kicks Off Pride Season with Gay Days Orlando Giveaway
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 3 MIN.
MCLEAN, Va. - As the 2012 Gay Pride travel season begins, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travelers, friends of the LGBT community and others traveling to Pride Season celebrations can take advantage of a special offer at more than 140 Hilton properties worldwide.
The "Stay Hilton. Go Out." package created by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, extends discounts and added value for LGBT travelers and their friends. The offer is part of a wider campaign that includes sponsorship of major LGBT events and a sweepstakes offering travelers a chance to win a VIP experience at Gay Days Orlando.
"Whether attending celebrations close to home or in top destinations around the world, Pride season is a peak travel period for our LGBT guests," said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "Our offer extends a warm welcome during this special time and is an extension of our presence at top community events."
The new "Stay Hilton. Go Out." package offers reduced room rates, double Hilton HHonors points, free high-speed Internet, late checkout when available and a free one-year digital subscription to OUT, one of the world's leading gay magazines. Travelers can book the package at more than 140 Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations properties from Los Angeles to London and Sydney to South Beach by visiting www.hilton.com/GoOut.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel partner of several high-profile LGBT events, including WorldPride 2012 in London, Gay Days Orlando and the 45th anniversary of leading LGBT magazine The Advocate. The brand and parent company Hilton Worldwide are Gold Global Level Partners of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA).
Through April 29, travelers visiting hilton.com/GoOut can enter to win the Hilton Hotels & Resorts Gay Days Orlando Giveaway, which includes a trip to Gay Days Orlando May 29 - June 4. The winner will receive round-trip airfare for two people, a six-night stay at Hilton Orlando, VIP passes to all Gay Days events and more. In advance of WorldPride 2012, an event expected to attract more than 1 million visitors from June 23 - July 8 as one of the largest Pride events ever, eight Hilton hotels in London are now offering the "Stay Hilton. Go Out." package.
Travelers can follow the latest LGBT travel news and offers at www.hilton.com/GoOutor through Hilton Hotels & Resorts' official Facebook (facebook.com/Hilton) and Twitter (@HiltonOnline) channels. Media can access information at www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com.
One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all.
The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected.
Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 540 hotels in 78 countries and the brand remains synonymous with "hotel." Access the latest Hilton news at www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.comor begin your journey at www.hilton.com.
Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltononline, www.facebook.com/hiltonand www.youtube.com/hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide's ten market-leading brands.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of 50 United States, D.C., PR, and Canada (EXCLUDING Quebec), at least 18 years old & age of majority, who are HHonors members. Void in Quebec and where prohibited.
Ends 04/29/12 at 11:59 pm CT. Visit www.Hilton.com/GoOutto enter and for full official rules and list of prizes. Sponsor: Hilton Worldwide, Inc., 7930 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102.
A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
