Hilton Alexandria Old Town Offers Meeting Planners the Chance to Win a $10,000 Bailout for Their Next Meeting
Local Hilton hotel in Old Town Alexandria does its part to help stimulate local economy
Alexandria, VA, August 13, 2009 --(PR.com)-- While the economic stimulus debate continues, one Washington, DC area hotel is providing a meetings bailout to help businesses and boost the local economy with no political strings attached.
With businesses cutting events and slicing budgets, the Hilton Alexandria Old Town is offering a solution to meeting planners working with clients who are cutting back or eliminating meetings for 2010. The hotel is offering a $10,000 meeting bailout to help one lucky business host a meeting for free and drive traffic to the Alexandria area.
“Our entire Sales team has worked hard all year to assist our clients in these financially trying times,” Stephanie Egan, Director of Sales and Marketing - Hilton Alexandria Old Town, said. “Our team members share strong relationships with our guests, businesses partners and meeting planners. Reduced meeting and business travel budgets create challenges and we are finding creative ways to find solutions to those challenges for our clients.”
The hotel is asking meeting planners across the U.S. to share how current economic conditions are impacting travel and meeting budgets and will award one free meeting at the hotel. Applicants are asked to describe how a planned meeting is critical to stimulating future business for their company, benefits the local Alexandria economy, or if and how the organization has deep charitable roots, meeting planners. Entries could qualify applicants to win a free two day meeting or event at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town (www.alexandriaoldtown.hilton.com).
Meeting Planners are being asked to submit their stories, in 200 words or less, to the Hilton Alexandria Old Town via the below web link prior to October 31st, 2009 http://www.alexandriahilton.com/hiltonalexfreemeeting/.
Submissions will be collected and judged and a winner will be selected by the hotel in its sole determination prior to November 30th, 2009. This give-away is subject to an official list of rules and regulations which can be viewed by visiting http://www.alexandriahilton.com/hiltonalexfreemeeting/.
The Hilton Alexandria Old T own currently offers multiple packages to help business travelers keep expenses in check. The "Get Wired" at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town. The current offer includes breakfast, high-speed internet and choice of a $10 credit to Starbucks or Seagar's Lounge. A bed and breakfast package includes free breakfast and Hilton's Visa Summer Savings promotion enables Visa Signature or Visa Infinite Card holders to save 25% off the hotel’s Best Available Rate. Travelers can also save by planning ahead and booking Hilton’s Advance Purchase Rate, which offers a savings off the hotel’s Best Available Rate.
About Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Known as one of the Premier Northern Virginia hotels, the recently renovated and Award Winning Hilton Alexandria Old Town, (www.alexandriaoldtown.hilton.com) our guests can experience the sumptuous comfort of an old-world European boutique, combined with modern, state-of-the-art event space and technology. Discover fresh changes, following our sweeping $4.5 million renovation. Unwind in our expanded lobby featuring brand new mahogany wood floors, High Definition TV’s at Seagar’s Lounge, and a full-service Starbucks for travelers on the go. Nestled in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria, we offer first-class service. You will marvel at our spacious accommodations, gourmet dining, and charming location. Located just minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the DC Convention Center, Metrorail and Amtrak, we're an elegant and sophisticated alternative to Washington DC meeting space - showcasing numerous meeting-friendly options that include:
· 7,631 square feet of function space, able to accommodate up to 400 guests
· 10 meeting rooms, with a variety of flexible meeting space and configurations
· Grand Ballroom, featuring 3,800 square feet of newly-enhanced, elegant event space
· Impressive pre-function space, w/updated lighting, perfect for receptions & exhibits
· Outdoor courtyard and patio, for groups of up to 200 guests
· 28,000 square feet of additional space, across the street at Regents University
· 20 minutes to the Convention Center, via Metrorail, on the yellow line
· Located just south of Washington DC, in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
· Across the street from the King Street Metrorail / Amtrak, on the yellow and blue lines
· Steps from Old Town's famed shopping, dining, and entertainment district
· Five miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
· Only 10 miles from Washington DC museums, businesses, and attractions
About Hilton Hotels
With more than 500 hotels and resorts in 76 countries around the world and plans to serve 78 countries by the end of 2009, Hilton continues to build on its history as a pioneer in the industry by developing products, services and amenities that offer today’s travelers more choice and control over their stays. From Hilton Fitness by Precor to its world-class Hilton Worldwide Resorts portfolio; from the Serenity Collection of in-room amenities to Hilton Meetings, a premier global product for small meetings, Hilton’s offerings are designed to enable guests to be at their personal best whether they travel for business or pleasure. Hilton’s belief that Travel Should Take You Places celebrates a commitment to the idea that travel can and should be transformative. Start your journey at www.hilton.com available in English, Spanish and French.
Contact
Stephanie Egan
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
703-647-2010
stephanie.egan@hilton.com
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With businesses cutting events and slicing budgets, the Hilton Alexandria Old Town is offering a solution to meeting planners working with clients who are cutting back or eliminating meetings for 2010. The hotel is offering a $10,000 meeting bailout to help one lucky business host a meeting for free and drive traffic to the Alexandria area.
“Our entire Sales team has worked hard all year to assist our clients in these financially trying times,” Stephanie Egan, Director of Sales and Marketing - Hilton Alexandria Old Town, said. “Our team members share strong relationships with our guests, businesses partners and meeting planners. Reduced meeting and business travel budgets create challenges and we are finding creative ways to find solutions to those challenges for our clients.”
The hotel is asking meeting planners across the U.S. to share how current economic conditions are impacting travel and meeting budgets and will award one free meeting at the hotel. Applicants are asked to describe how a planned meeting is critical to stimulating future business for their company, benefits the local Alexandria economy, or if and how the organization has deep charitable roots, meeting planners. Entries could qualify applicants to win a free two day meeting or event at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town (www.alexandriaoldtown.hilton.com).
Meeting Planners are being asked to submit their stories, in 200 words or less, to the Hilton Alexandria Old Town via the below web link prior to October 31st, 2009 http://www.alexandriahilton.com/hiltonalexfreemeeting/.
Submissions will be collected and judged and a winner will be selected by the hotel in its sole determination prior to November 30th, 2009. This give-away is subject to an official list of rules and regulations which can be viewed by visiting http://www.alexandriahilton.com/hiltonalexfreemeeting/.
The Hilton Alexandria Old T own currently offers multiple packages to help business travelers keep expenses in check. The "Get Wired" at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town. The current offer includes breakfast, high-speed internet and choice of a $10 credit to Starbucks or Seagar's Lounge. A bed and breakfast package includes free breakfast and Hilton's Visa Summer Savings promotion enables Visa Signature or Visa Infinite Card holders to save 25% off the hotel’s Best Available Rate. Travelers can also save by planning ahead and booking Hilton’s Advance Purchase Rate, which offers a savings off the hotel’s Best Available Rate.
About Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Known as one of the Premier Northern Virginia hotels, the recently renovated and Award Winning Hilton Alexandria Old Town, (www.alexandriaoldtown.hilton.com) our guests can experience the sumptuous comfort of an old-world European boutique, combined with modern, state-of-the-art event space and technology. Discover fresh changes, following our sweeping $4.5 million renovation. Unwind in our expanded lobby featuring brand new mahogany wood floors, High Definition TV’s at Seagar’s Lounge, and a full-service Starbucks for travelers on the go. Nestled in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria, we offer first-class service. You will marvel at our spacious accommodations, gourmet dining, and charming location. Located just minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the DC Convention Center, Metrorail and Amtrak, we're an elegant and sophisticated alternative to Washington DC meeting space - showcasing numerous meeting-friendly options that include:
· 7,631 square feet of function space, able to accommodate up to 400 guests
· 10 meeting rooms, with a variety of flexible meeting space and configurations
· Grand Ballroom, featuring 3,800 square feet of newly-enhanced, elegant event space
· Impressive pre-function space, w/updated lighting, perfect for receptions & exhibits
· Outdoor courtyard and patio, for groups of up to 200 guests
· 28,000 square feet of additional space, across the street at Regents University
· 20 minutes to the Convention Center, via Metrorail, on the yellow line
· Located just south of Washington DC, in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
· Across the street from the King Street Metrorail / Amtrak, on the yellow and blue lines
· Steps from Old Town's famed shopping, dining, and entertainment district
· Five miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
· Only 10 miles from Washington DC museums, businesses, and attractions
About Hilton Hotels
With more than 500 hotels and resorts in 76 countries around the world and plans to serve 78 countries by the end of 2009, Hilton continues to build on its history as a pioneer in the industry by developing products, services and amenities that offer today’s travelers more choice and control over their stays. From Hilton Fitness by Precor to its world-class Hilton Worldwide Resorts portfolio; from the Serenity Collection of in-room amenities to Hilton Meetings, a premier global product for small meetings, Hilton’s offerings are designed to enable guests to be at their personal best whether they travel for business or pleasure. Hilton’s belief that Travel Should Take You Places celebrates a commitment to the idea that travel can and should be transformative. Start your journey at www.hilton.com available in English, Spanish and French.
Contact
Stephanie Egan
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
703-647-2010
stephanie.egan@hilton.com
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Contact
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Stephanie Egan
703-647-2010
www.alexandriahilton.com
Stephanie Egan
703-647-2010
www.alexandriahilton.com
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