Hilton Family Of Hotels Announces Premier-level Sponsorship Of 2005 Aids Walk Los Angeles

Fundraising Efforts to Include All Hilton Family Hotels within Greater Los Angeles Area

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF (Friday, August 05, 2005) - The Hilton Family of Hotels, including Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Homewood Suites by Hilton, has announced Premier-level sponsorship of AIDS WALK L.A., representing one of the highest levels of sponsorship commitment, at $100,000. Additionally, Hilton HHonors Worldwide, which operates the HHonors guest reward program, will match the first $5,000 raised by the Hilton Family, heightening the motivation level for team member fundraising efforts, culminating with the October 16, 2005 AIDS WALK.

"For the eighth consecutive year and its first time at the Premier sponsorship level, the Hilton Family of Hotels enthusiastically is committed to fundraising for the Annual AIDS WALK in Los Angeles," said Jeffrey Diskin, senior vice president - Hilton Brand Management, Hilton Hotels Corporation. "As a unifying effort, working together against a worldwide epidemic, this endeavor underscores the Hilton Family values and commitment to a spirit of peace and understanding through personal, professional and community connections."

The goal set by the Hilton Family of Hotels is to engage more than 500 internal team members, families and friends, including all nearly 100 Hilton Family hotels within the Greater Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County areas, to participate in the fundraising effort and collectively walk as one Hilton Family Team. Initial outreach began on Friday, July 22, with an internal launch celebration; registration and fundraising will continue throughout the next several months.

For the past seven years, Hilton Hotels Corporation has been involved by forming a walk team each year and raising more than $105,000 collectively. In 2004, there were 84 walkers representing The Hilton Family, who raised more than $50,000, ranking the Hilton Family the fourth highest fundraising team of 2004 and earning the Hilton Family special recognition at an AIDS Walk Los Angeles Kick-Off and Awards Presentation held August 4, 2005 at The Beverly Hilton.

"AIDS WALK L.A. represents a wonderful opportunity for the Hilton Family to support the fight against HIV and AIDS," said Craig E. Thompson, executive director of lead beneficiary AIDS Project Los Angeles. "We are delighted with their Premier sponsorship level and look forward to working with the Hilton Family team to make AIDS Walk 2005 the most successful Walk yet."

AIDS Walk Background
First held in 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles is Southern California's largest fundraiser. It benefits AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other local AIDS service organizations across Los Angeles County. Last year, more than 25,000 people walked the 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) route through West Hollywood and raised $2.9 million.

The number of men, women and children who turn to APLA and other benefiting organizations for life-sustaining services continues to grow at a staggering rate. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are now more than one million people living with HIV/AIDS, one quarter of whom do not know they are infected. In Los Angeles County alone, there are between 54,000 to 57,000 people now living with the virus. In addition to providing direct services, APLA is a leader in providing HIV prevention education and advocacy on the local, state and federal levels.

With no vaccine or cure in sight, and despite continuing advancements in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, significant challenges remain in the fight against HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.aidswalk.net/losangeles.

Hilton Family of Hotels Background
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton , Conrad , Doubletree , Embassy Suites Hotels , Hampton Inn , Hampton Inn & Suites , Hilton Garden Inn , Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Homewood Suites by Hilton . For more information about our company, please visit our corporate website at www.hiltonfamily.com.

Hilton HHonors Background
Hilton HHonors is a guest reward program that gives frequent travelers a faster way to earn the rewards they want most. Enrolled members can Double Dip® to earn HHonors points and airline miles for the same stay, at nearly any rate, at more than 2,700 participating Hilton®, Conrad, Coral by Hilton, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Club®, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and Scandic hotels.

Due to the unmatched flexibility, generosity and value offered by HHonors program features, as well as the many attractive promotions that HHonors offers each year, the program has been recognized with numerous travel industry awards.

Membership in HHonors is free. Travelers may enroll online by visiting www.hiltonfamily.com. Or, to enroll instantly in the program and make reservations, consumers in the U.S. and Canada may call 1-800-HHONORS. Outside the U.S. and Canada, travelers may call the Hilton Reservations Worldwide office in their area. Travelers also may enroll at any participating Hilton, Conrad, Coral by Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Homewood Suites by Hilton or Scandic hotel around the world.

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