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Hilton Flag to Fly Over Newly Renamed Hilton University of FL Conference Center, Gainesville
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HILTON FLAG TO FLY OVER NEWLY RENAMED HILTON UNIVERSITY OF FL CONFERENCE CENTER, GAINESVILLE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact: Lisa Kent
Company: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, Gainesville
Phone: 352-384-3415
Fax: 352-384-3455
e-mail: lisak@ufhotel.com
GAINESVILLE, FL (May 5, 2003) -- Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, Gainesville
Contact: Lisa Kent
Hilton University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center, Gainesville
(352) 384-3415
EMAIL: lisak@ufhotelcom
The Hilton Flag to Fly Over the Newly Renamed
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, FL – May 6, 2003 – Celebrating its third anniversary, the successful Doubletree University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center will raise the Hilton flag and be renamed as the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, Gainesville.
“ We are certainly excited to bring the Hilton name to the city of Gainesville. Just as the University of Florida has a long reputation for being known as one of the finest educational institutions in the country, the name Hilton is synonymous with the word hotel to millions of people around the world,” said Wende Blumberg, General Manager of the complex since its conception in 1999. “ To be able to combine these names to represent our hotel -- the Hilton University of Florida Gainesville -- is truly an honor.”
Located on the grounds of the University of Florida Gainesville campus, the $34 million facility serves as a hospitality hub offering excellent accommodations, amenities and service as well as state-of–the-art meeting and special event facilities. While the property serves both university-related business and the local community, its close proximity to many regional markets also make it a convention and meeting destination for national corporate businesses and association organizations.
“ The change from Doubletree to Hilton was a business decision made by our hotel owners, who own both Doubletree and Hilton Hotels. The best thing is that we are still part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, which means our most loyal Hilton HHonors guests will still continue to receive Points & Miles in the same fashion as they have on previous visits to our hotel. The name may have changed, but the faces and great service behind them remain the same.” said Blumberg, who is a past president of the Independent Association of Conferences & Conventions.
The property is owned by Cornerstone Advisors Real Estate on behalf of
Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and managed by DT Management, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Hotels Corporation currently manages several hotels affiliated with and located on the campuses of some of the nation's most prestigious colleges and universities, including Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis and Virginia Tech University.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a pre-eminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises 1,800 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Homewood Suites® by Hilton, and Conrad International®.
Photo opportunities are available during the following events:
• Hilton University of Florida Conference Center welcomes their team members to walk through Hilton Team Member Entrance. Employees receive new Hilton name badges distributed by Executive Committee Team Members 7:30-9:00 AM May 8, 2003 (located at the employee entrance on the southwest side of the building)
• The Hilton emblem will be placed on the side of the seven-story tower on Thursday, May 8, 2003. Time to be announced.
• On Thursday, May 8, 2003 (5:30-7:00 PM) at the main ballroom during an employee initiation party, guest speaker's include Regional and Area Vice Presidents of Hilton, and Mary Wise, University of Florida's “Lady Gator Volleyball Coach.”
• On Friday, May 9, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be a poolside party entitled “ H20-03” which is open to the public.
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