Jun 19th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Check your Visa card, you might have free access to Hilton's Gold status sitting dormant in your wallet. The credit card company and massive hotel chain just hooked up to offer a promotion for all Visa Signature card holders: fill in the form at the promotion link and you'll get free Gold status through the end of the summer (8/31), and if you stay for three nights between now and then the status ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Got a Visa Signature card? Get free Hilton Honors Gold status
Jun 19th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Check your Visa card, you might have free access to Hilton's Gold status sitting dormant in your wallet. The credit card company and massive hotel chain just hooked up to offer a promotion for all Visa Signature card holders: fill in the form at the promotion link and you'll get free Gold status through the end of the summer (8/31), and if you stay for three nights between now and then the status ...Win a legendary golf outing from Hilton HHonors
May 9th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Are you a golf fan looking for an epic escape with your buddies this year? Than you'll definitely want to enter the Legendary Golf Getaway contest from Hilton HHonors, which could send you and seven of your closest friends, on a once in a lifetime golf outing.
The contest, which launched last week, will award one lucky winner a fantastic prize that will take them, along with their guests, to ...Free instant Hilton HHonors Silver status with fast track to Gold
Jan 25th, 2011 at 12:00PM: In the world of frequent guest programs, the Hilton HHonors gold and silver cards are probably the most common - but if you've been feeling left out, or just want a quick way to get your own shiny plastic card, check out this promotion from the hotel chain.
On the promo page, enter your existing HHonors account number (or create a new one) and you'll be granted instant silver status and a 2000 ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Thailand Part 1: The First 48 Hours
Jan 25th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Gadling TV's Travel Talk, episode 31 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Travel Talk is back! After our fall hiatus we are excited to bring you our greatest adventure yet: Thailand.
From the vibrant heart of Bangkok to the remote countryside, we traveled by foot, car, boat, motorbike, ox cart and elephant to savor the the splendor of ancient temples, the energy of ...Paris Hilton's Top Twenty Travel Tweets
Nov 11th, 2010 at 9:00AM: OK, so how creepy is it for a grown man to follow Paris Hilton? Because I do, like, on Twitter.
I'm not ashamed--on the contrary--I love Paris and will always defend her, because that's what BFF's do for each other. For the record, I'm no follower-come-lately. I've been with @ParisHilton back to the time when she was barely hovering around one million followers. Since then, we've gone through ...Share your favorite holiday sweets and win a Homewood Suites stay!
Nov 8th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Can you believe that Christmas is a mere 47 days away? Seeing holiday cookies and other festive items in stores suddenly doesn't seem so odd anymore.
The Homewood Suites "Sweets for a Suite" contest is all about holiday sweets - and by sharing your favorites, you can enter to win a two night stay at the Homewood Suites property of your choice.
Entering is simple - all you need is a Facebook ...Top ten reasons Gadling readers would change hotel rooms
Oct 29th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Though we try to be flexible, sometimes, there's something so wrong with a hotel room that you just can't stay. You may remember our article on A seasoned traveler's top ten hotel peeves, as well as An even more seasoned traveler's top ten hotel peeves. Those things are all irritating, but sometimes, there are issues with a room you couldn't even have anticipated.
We wanted to know what would ...Earn elite qualifying miles on Delta with Hilton stays
Sep 5th, 2010 at 2:00PM: It's pretty common in the travel world to see alliances between airlines and hotels when it comes to earning miles and points; a few points exchanged here and there among giants is an easy way to keep brand loyalty and momentum among the masses.
Normal earnings, however, are almost always limited to redeemable miles -- that is, mileage earned won't count towards elite status or any tiered ...Hilton workers OK strikes at four Chicago hotels
Aug 20th, 2010 at 1:30PM: It's going to get a little crazy in Chicago, at least as far as the Hilton is concerned. According to Chicago Breaking News service, Hilton Hotels workers in Chicago voted Thursday night in favor of a strike at the Chicago Hilton, Hilton O'Hare, the Palmer House Hilton and the Drake, a downtown Chicago hotel legend.
The unions - Unite Here Local 1 and Local 450 - told the Chicago news service ...Paris Hilton hopes to open her own hotels
Aug 18th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Seems the partying ways of Miss Paris Hilton might be coming to an end (or just a new destination). The Hilton heiress announced she is ready to try her hand at being a hotelier.
The reality-star-turned-singer-turned-actress-turned-designer celebrity told Pop Tarts that since she's already hand her hand in most of the entertainment industry, she is ready to test out the hotel industry.
"I've ...Hilton gives free internet access by status
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 4:30PM: The elites get free internet access at Hiltons, and the rest can eat cake ... which is how it should be. The hotel company has decided to reward its best customers with this perk, which translates to between $10 and $15 a night in value. To qualify, you need to be gold-level or above. Internet access is one of the more unpopular extra charges, especially for business travelers who have no choice ...Win ONE MILLION Hilton points with Homewoodstories
Aug 1st, 2010 at 5:30PM: What would you do with a million HHonors points? Me? I'd probably spend a good week in the Conrad Maldives, take pictures of my gorgeous villas and send them incessantly to all of my friends and family. Or perhaps I might book an entire hotel for one night and have a massive party with all of my friends.
But who's got a million points? Well, you could actually win them with Homewood Suites new ...Survey says: Hotel guests generally happier with their stays
Jul 27th, 2010 at 2:30PM: It's no surprise the hotel industry is making a strong comeback. When travel started to falter in the down economy, hotels kept the spirit alive with the 'staycation' craze. Now, as more people start spending money on much-needed vacations again, the hotel industry is once again at the forefront of recreating the ultimate customer service experience and according to travelers, hotels are doing a ...Guests at Hilton's Glasgow hotel fell ill after norovirus bug outbreak
Jul 19th, 2010 at 11:15AM: Nearly 40 people got sick after a suspected outbreak of the norovirus bug attacked the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The guests and staff members suffered vomiting and diarrhoea, thought to have been caused by the bug, according to the BBC.
The norovirus bug is commonly linked to foodborne-outbreaks and can affect people of all ages. Two guests were admitted to the hospital and expected to make a ...New Waldorf Astoria hotel to open in West London
Jul 14th, 2010 at 11:30AM: The divine decadence of the Waldorf Astoria is continuing its journey across the pond. Hilton Worldwide announced it will open a new Waldorf Astoria hotel in West London's Syon Park.
The new hotel will look out across the River Thames onto Kew Gardens and is seven miles from Knightsbridge and Heathrow Airport. The 137-room hotel is set to open in November 2010 and will feature a butterfly house ...Hilton joins Florida hotels in offering "Beach Satisfaction Guarantee"
Jun 17th, 2010 at 10:00AM: As the oil spill crisis continues to spark concern in the Gulf, travelers are becoming increasingly worried about their vacation plans. However, Florida hotels are working to offer guests 'guaranteed satisfaction' deals that help alleviate some of the worry. Just in from Hilton Hotels: Beach Satisfaction Guarantee.
Here's how it works:
The "Beach Satisfaction Guarantee," ensures that guests ...Daily Pampering: Grand Opening gifts from New York's newest Hilton
Apr 20th, 2010 at 4:00PM: The Hilton Manhattan East has opened its doors at 304 East 42nd Street, between First and Second Avenues.
You may remember the historic Tudor Hotel New York. Well, Hilton has bought the 1931 neo-gothic tower and given it a multi-million dollar renovation to include 300 luxury guest rooms furnished in sophisticated blue and earth tones, spacious marble bathrooms and state-of the art technology ...Daily Pampering: Niagara Falls goes luxe
Mar 16th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
The Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview has just unveiled their new Presidential Suites, two 50th floor rooms with astonishing views to rival any in the world.
"This new addition to our hotel is extremely exciting," said Anthony Annunziata, VP of Marketing and Development, Hilton Hotel and Suites. "With the Presidential Suites, we are changing the way people see Niagara Falls, by ...Business travelers will take upgrades over free food and web
Mar 2nd, 2010 at 11:00AM: If you were traveling on business, which would you prefer: free in-room internet access, frequent room upgrades or complimentary breakfast? According to a poll of Hilton's HHonors program, the room upgrade hit #1, followed by the free grub and finally comp'ed web access. Barbara De Lollis, of USA Today's Hotel Check-In column, speculates that this is because business travelers want comfort and can ...Lewis the Duck welcomes younger guests to Homewood Suites by Hilton
Feb 28th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
Some hotels consider their pool to be the only way to entertain younger guests. Homewood suites by Hilton takes welcoming kids one step further by being the only chain in the world to publish a line of children's books.
The books revolve around the adventures of an adorable wood duck called Lewis. In the books, you join Lewis on his trips. Not only are the books really well written and ...
