Hilton Celebrates Its Annual Global Month of Service
December 10 2016 - 11:01AM
Business Wire
Team Members across the globe volunteered in 93
countries and across 4,166 projects
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today announced that through its Global
Month of Service program, Team Members from 93 countries had
contributed more than 291,000 volunteer hours to 4,166 community
projects around the world. As part of Hilton’s Travel with Purpose
corporate responsibility program, Global Month of Service is a
celebration of the community engagement efforts throughout the
entire year.
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Hilton's Global Month of Service
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“A core part of Hilton’s mission is to have a lasting, positive
impact on the thousands of communities where we live, work and
travel, and that is the inspiration for our annual Global Month of
Service,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of
Hilton. “This year, our Team Members worked together to demonstrate
a commitment to service by sharing their unique hospitality skills
in truly inspiring ways.”
Throughout October, Hilton collaborated with hundreds of
organizations across the globe to participate in service projects
from outdoor garden classrooms to mentorship programs to youth
workshops. Projects aligned with Travel with Purpose’s three
priority areas: creating opportunities, strengthening communities
and preserving the environment.
Creating Opportunities
- In Cameroon, Hilton Yaoundé
opened its doors to 35 local students from Sorawell Professional
Training Center for Women, an organization that provides
hospitality training to young women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The hotel held a week-long series of workshops with the students
and a two-year apprenticeship was awarded to one student that
excelled during the week.
Strengthening Communities
- In the United States, more than
100 Team Members from Hilton’s headquarters in McLean, Virginia
partnered with REAL School Gardens, a local organization that
unites teachers, parents, businesses and students to create
learning gardens tailored to specific school needs. Team Members
spent the day alongside the students building raised plant beds,
installing outdoor white boards and planting seasonal vegetables
for children to grow.
- In Singapore, Team Members from
Hilton’s regional office joined forces with Hilton Singapore to
prepare, cook, pack and deliver more than 5,000 meals to the local
community in Singapore. During the event, Team Members were able to
participate in a number of different roles preparing and serving in
the kitchen.
Preserving The Environment
- In the United Kingdom, more than
50 Hilton hotels are certified to the Marine Stewardship Council
(MSC) chain-of-custody. During Seafood Week, Team Members in
Bournemouth participated in a local event to raise awareness about
sustainably sourced seafood. Students from Bournemouth and Poole
College teamed up with TV Chef Matt Tebbutt at the Hilton
Bournemouth restaurant, Schpoons & Forx, to serve the best
sustainable British seafood to more than 60 special guests.
As a business of people serving people, Hilton has been
dedicated to spreading its hospitality from properties into local
communities for nearly 100 years. While community service is
highlighted during October, Hilton’s Team Members dedicate their
time, passion and unique brand of hospitality to create positive
change throughout the entire year. Since 2012, Hilton Team Members
have completed more than 14,960 projects worldwide and contributed
more than 804,620 hours of community service.
About Travel with Purpose
Travel with Purpose is Hilton's corporate responsibility
commitment to providing shared value to its business and
communities by creating opportunities for individuals to reach
their full potential; strengthening communities where Hilton
operates; and preserving environments through the measurement,
analysis and improvement of the company's use of natural resources.
Visit cr.hiltonworldwide.com to learn more.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) is a leading global hospitality company,
comprising more than 4,800 managed, franchised, owned and leased
hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 789,000 rooms in 104
countries and territories. For 97 years, Hilton has been dedicated
to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global
brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels
& Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio
- A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by
Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton,
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand
Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer
loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book
directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits
including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as
well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through
the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where Hilton HHonors
members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room
using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more
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