Hilton Hotels Announces A Private Concert By Platinum-selling Recording Artist James Blunt

Announcement Kicks Off "Your Passion. Your Song. Your Journey: Hilton Hotel's Search for the Next Emerging Artist"

(Wednesday, September 13, 2006) - Hilton Hotels (NYSE:HLT) is proud to announce that five-times platinum singer and songwriter James Blunt is scheduled to perform a private concert at The Beverly Hilton on November 21, 2006. Blunt's song, "High" was one of five songs from various hot, new artists featured in Hilton's "Travel Should Take You Places" brand re-ignition advertising campaign and on www.hiltonjourneys.com that launched earlier this year.

James Blunt fans nationwide will also have the opportunity to meet Blunt and attend his exclusive November concert. Guests who book a room on www.hilton.com before October 15, 2006 and register for the sweepstakes will be entered to win a three-day, two-night vacation to Los Angeles to attend his private, acoustic performance at The Beverly Hilton and meet James after the show.

Additionally, Hilton Hotels launched "Your Passion. Your Song. Your Journey," a national call for singers/songwriters to submit their work and stories for the chance to conduct a personal meeting with Atlantic Records and meet Blunt at his upcoming live concert for Hilton. Beginning August 31, 2006, artists can log on to www.yourmusicaljourney.com and submit an original DVD/ video of their song along with their story detailing their motivation for and journey to become a singer/songwriter. The public, along with a panel of judges, will select the final winner by voting at the Hilton experiential Web site, www.hiltonjourneys.com between October 5 and October 27, 2006.

"There are inherent parallels between travel and music as both take you on a journey, awaken your spirit and inspire thought, reflection and a range of emotions - this is why music played such an integral role in our Travel Should Take You Places campaign," said Jeffrey Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Brand Management. "With the James Blunt concert and promotion, we are thrilled to continue to shape the journeys of aspiring musicians, just as we consistently do for our hotel guests."

About Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels has been and continues to be a pioneering innovator in the full-service hospitality segment, operating under the belief that Travel is more than just A to B.... Travel Should Take You Places(TM). With a name that is synonymous with excellence in hospitality and respected throughout the world, Hilton celebrates the accomplishment, enlightenment, renewal and celebration that travel enables. This commitment to personal guest achievement influences all decisions about products, programs and amenities, and is underscored by the belief that travel can and should be transformative. Each unique Hilton Hotel was specially built to reflect the sense of place of its location and each team member chosen to reflect a commitment and support of the local culture and community. For more information, please visit our website at www.hilton.com and to learn more about our innovations for your own personal journey, please www.hiltonjourneys.com.

CONTACT: Hilton Hotels Communications
Kendra Walker, (310) 205-4017
kendra_walker@hilton.com
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
or
Cohn & Wolfe (for HHC)
Julia McQueen, (310) 967-2966
julia_mcqueen@cohnwolfe.com

SOURCE: Hilton Hotels

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