Hilton Worldwide Offers Guests the Chance to Cheer on Team USA and Win a Trip to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Worldwide and its portfolio of hotel brands today unveiled its latest sweepstakes, “Official Guest of Team USA”* that will send four winners and their guests on the trip of a lifetime to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. This announcement comes just before the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and presenting sponsor Hilton Worldwide kick off the 100-day countdown to the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games at the “Making Team USA: 100 Days to Vancouver” winter wonderland celebration in New York’s Rockefeller Center.

“Making Team USA: 100 Days to Vancouver”

To enter the “Official Guest of Team USA” sweepstakes for a chance to win one of two grand prize trips for four, or two first prize trips for two to the 2010 Olympic Winter games in Vancouver, guests and winter sports fans can simply book the Go For The Gold™ rate at one of the Hilton Worldwide hotels in the United States and stay before Dec. 31, 2009. There will also be 100 second prizes that include airline tickets, fitness memberships and other prizes. Guests can book the Go For The Gold™ rate online at HiltonHHonors.com/officialguest or at any of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands websites.

The grand prize includes a five-day, four-night trip to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and a $10,000 check for two lucky winners along with three guests each. The first prize will consist of a five-day, four-night trip to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and a $5,000 check for two winners along with one guest each. The prizes include hotel accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver, roundtrip airfare to Vancouver, tickets to select Olympic Winter Games events, Team USA Gear gift packages, meals and more. Grand prize trips will be awarded for travel Feb. 16 through Feb. 20, 2010. First prize trips will be awarded for travel Feb. 20 through Feb. 24, 2010.

Additional second prizes include: roundtrip tickets for two on United® and/or United Express®, 24-Hour Fitness® packages, $50.00 Visa gift cards and more. Complete official sweepstakes rules and prize details can be found at Hiltonworldwide.com/officialguest.

“As a proud sponsor of Team USA, Hilton Worldwide wants to share the Olympic spirit with our valued guests by offering a variety of trips and prizes in support of all the athletes competing in the 2010 Games,” said Jeff Diskin, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Marketing, Hilton Worldwide. “This week marks a milestone on our countdown to Vancouver, and we’re equally thrilled to help showcase the magic of the Olympic Winter Games at the ‘Making Team USA’ event at Rockefeller Center.”

On Nov. 4, the USOC and presenting sponsor Hilton Worldwide will co-host the “Making Team USA” celebration that will transform New York’s Rockefeller Center into a winter wonderland to kick-off the final 100 days leading to the Winter Games. The day will be open to the public and follow the journeys of Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls. Hilton Worldwide will help create the magical celebration with giveaways, sponsored complimentary skates and a chance to meet members of Team USA. Throughout the day, Hilton Worldwide representatives will give away certificates for complimentary hotel stays at the Hilton Worldwide booth. Representatives at the booth will also register guests for the “Official Guest of Team USA” sweepstakes and sign up new members to Hilton HHonors, the award winning frequent-guest program.

The Hilton Worldwide Free Skates on Rockefeller Center Ice will be open to parents and children of invited guests and led by Olympian Sarah Hughes from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. led by Olympian JoJo Starbuck. During the afternoon Free Skate from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Hilton Worldwide booth, Olympic hopeful figure skaters, Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker will be greeting fans and signing autographs. A short figure skating performance will conclude the day’s events from 4:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For a complete list of activities during the “Making Team USA” event, visit TeamUSA.org.

Hilton Worldwide and its portfolio of brands has had a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee dating back to its 1988 sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic Team, including the most recent Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

*No purchase necessary. Starts 11/02/09 at 12:00 AM (CST) through 12/31/09 at 11:59 PM (CST). Open to legal US residents of majority age. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law. Go for the Gold is a registered trademark of the U.S. Olympic Committee. 36USC220506 Sponsored by Hilton Worldwide. For complete official rules go to Hiltonworldwide.com/officialguest

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 90 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. Our brands are comprised of more than 3,400 hotels in 79 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, 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.