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Hilton HHonors Adds Air China as Travel Partner

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2002--Hilton HHonors(R), one of the world's leading guest reward programs, has added Air China, the national carrier for the People's Republic of China, to the program's family of travel partners.

Travelers may now earn 800 Air China Companion kilometers for every qualifying stay at participating Hilton(R), Conrad(TM), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R) and Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton hotels around the world. At Hampton Inn(R) and Hampton Inn & Suites(R) hotels, members will earn 160 kilometers per stay.

Air China Companion kilometers can be earned in addition to Hilton HHonors hotel points through HHonors' unique Double Dip(R) benefit, which allows members to earn both Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay.

"The addition of Air China as a new travel partner continues to extend HHonors' global reach," said Jeffrey Diskin, president and chief operating officer of Hilton HHonors Worldwide. "We are delighted to be associated with this vibrant and exciting country and to offer this wonderful earnings opportunity to both our members in and traveling to China."

About Air China

The largest and leading airline in China, Air China operates 135 domestic and international routes covering 95 cities in more than 21 countries worldwide. The Air China Companion program has 70,000 international members and close to 500 thousand domestic members. Air China Companion is China's first and number one frequent flyer program.

About Hilton HHonors

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 2,100 participating Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, and Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels around the world.

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.hiltonhhonors.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 pick up an enrollment form with a membership card at any participating Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn or Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel around the world.

The following trademarks are owned by Hilton Hospitality, Inc.: Hilton(R), Conrad(TM), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton. HHonors(R), Double Dip(R), Double Dipping(R) and Points & Miles(TM) are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide LLC.

CONTACT:
Hilton Brand Communications (U.S.)
310/205-4545
Jeanne Datz, jeanne_datz@hilton.com
Kendra Walker, kendra_walker@hilton.com
http://www.hilton.com
or
Douglas Cohn & Wolfe
310/967-2900
Elizabeth Heaton Murphy, elizabeth_murphy@cohnwolfe.com
Keith Du Ross, keith_duross@cohnwolfe.com