Fore! Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hilton HHonors® Score a Hole in One with Golf Rewards Packages

Business Wire, Oct 14, 2008

HHonors Members Can Redeem Points at Hilton's Top Golf Resorts for Three Distinct Packages Combining Golf and Accommodations

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Golf enthusiasts and Hilton HHonors members now have more reasons than ever to hit the links. Hilton Hotels & Resorts now offers Hilton HHonors members the ability to redeem HHonors points for three magnificent, on-the-green experiences at select Hilton Golf Resorts worldwide. Guests can schedule a tee time, pay a visit to the Hilton Golf Academy or combine golf and luxurious hotel accommodations with a golf Stay and Play Rewards package.

"Golf has long been a primary reason for specialized vacation or travel, and Hilton is proud to cater to both golf enthusiasts and first-time putters alike at the Hilton Golf Academy," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Hotels. "No matter what our guests are looking for in a golf escape, Hilton Hotels & Resorts have the perfect package designed to meet all our golfers' needs."

The new Stay and Play Rewards packages allow guests to create their own unique golfing-centered weekend or simply tack on a round of golf at the end of a stay. One night of accommodations are combined with a round of golf for one or two people to create this inclusive golf experience.

With four locations in Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Santa Fe, N.M., the Hilton Golf Academy offers guests a complete golf school escape. Each school offers all-inclusive Stay and Play packages along with commuter schools, private lessons and meeting planners that can help coordinate corporate outings. Hilton HHonors members wishing to redeem their points for a Golf Academy Rewards package can enjoy a day with fellow students receiving tips on improving their swing and short game in addition to spending an afternoon on the course with a private instructor. The one-day Golf Academy package includes a three-hour morning lesson, lunch, instructional manual and one round of golf (18 holes) per person.

Tee Time Rewards packages allow guests to enjoy a round of golf at any participating Hilton Golf facility - green fees always include 18 holes of golf with a golf cart.

Guests wishing to book a Stay and Play, Golf Academy or Tee Time Rewards package can follow through at one of the following six Hilton Golf Resorts and clubs:

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort and Lookout Mountain Golf Club (Phoenix)

The flagship property for the Hilton Golf Academy, the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort received the distinctive AAA Four-Diamond Award after an elaborate $48 million renovation. Guests can expect a special experience through quality accommodations and superior service. Featuring lush greens surrounded by carefully preserved Sonoran Desert terrain, the magnificent par-71 Lookout Mountain Golf Club course combines spectacular scenery with challenging play.

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort and El Conquistador Country Club (Tucson, Ariz.)

Set amidst the breathtaking Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Ariz., this luxurious, full-service resort is inspired by the beauty of its pristine natural canyon views and lush Arizona desert surroundings. Guests can choose from three scenic golf options: the El Conquistador, Canada or Pusch Ridge courses. With 45 holes to choose from the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is a perfect choice for anyone who considers golf an integral part of any relaxing escape.

Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort and the Arcadian Shores Golf Club (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)

Located in the heart of the famed Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort is one of the most popular oceanfront resorts on the East Coast. The 385-room hotel offers spectacular ocean views from each guest room. Guests can enjoy the 50,000-square-foot Sport & Health Club with indoor and outdoor pools and state-of-the-art fitness equipment, plus nine lit tennis courts and a premium pro shop. The resort's par-72 Arcadian Shores Golf Course is the very first designed by famed architect Rees Jones.

Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder and the Towa Golf Resort (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Located just 15 minutes north of the renowned Santa Fe Plaza, the newest Hilton Golf Resort is a golfer's dream. Upon opening August 12, 2008, the Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder became the largest fully-inclusive destination casino resort in the state of New Mexico. The Hale Irwin-designed Towa Golf Course encompasses 36 holes of majestic New Mexico golf, with nothing but mountains, mesas and rolling hills as far as the eye can see.

Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort and the Hilton Cancun Golf Club (Cancun, Mexico)

Located just 15 minutes away from Cancun International Airport, the Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort features 426 recently renovated guest rooms with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. It's one of the finest resorts in Cancun and the only hotel with its own championship golf course. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course is set within 150 acres of tropical paradise amidst ancient Mayan Ruins and is surrounded by the beautiful azure waters of the Nichupte Lagoon.