MCLEAN, Va. – April 7, 2014 – Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company, highlights the year's major announcements for United States properties.

Western Region

• The Fess Parker, A DoubleTree by Hilton Resort marks 50th anniversary with a renovation of guest rooms and consumer travel packages.
• Hilton San Francisco Union Square embarks on a $25 million room enhancement project of Tower 3.
• Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders unveils new experiential spa concept
• The Beverly Hilton unveils 1960s-inspired suite as part of the City of Beverly Hill's centennial celebration
• Two landmark Waldorf Astoria Resorts, Arizona Biltmore and La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST, to undergo multi-million dollar enhancement projects

For more information about the news from Hilton Worldwide hotels and resorts in the Western United States region, please contact David Trumble at +1 602 870 2717 or David.Trumble@hilton.com. 

Northeast

• DoubleTree Club by Hilton Boston Bayside announces completion of multi-year, multi-million dollar transformation
• Herb N' Kitchen Restaurant makes global debut at New York Hilton Midtown
• Hilton Worldwide Selected to operate new Cleveland Convention Center hotel

For more information about the news from Hilton Worldwide hotels in the Northeast region of U.S., please contact Mark Ricci at +1 212 261 5836 or Mark.Ricci@hilton.com.

Southeast

• Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is in the perfect location when it comes to everything Orlando, especially with rates starting at $99.00.  The hotel is steps away from Downtown Disney and is located within Walt Disney World Village and within minutes from premium outlet shopping and of course the parks. 

• Hilton Worldwide announced a 290-room Conrad Fort Lauderdale Resort and Residences in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the first North American Resort and fifth Conrad Hotel in the United States. Currently undergoing a more than $34 million renovation and property enhancements, the 24-story oceanfront Conrad Fort Lauderdale has an anticipated opening in 2015.

• Waldorf Astoria Orlando is celebrating summer with another season of Enchanted Evenings, running weekends May 23 through September 1, 2014.  This summer-long schedule includes ongoing events and special activities from dawn to dusk and into the evening throughout the season for all guests staying at Waldorf Astoria Orlando, located near Walt Disney World® Resort. 

• Hilton Riverside New Orleans sits in the center of it all, placing guest's front and center of New Orleans world-renowned attractions, shopping, fine dining, music, casino, cruise port and The Riverfront Streetcar depot. With the Cruise port behind, the new Riverwalk shopping outlet connected through the lower lobby, Canal Street and the casino in front of the hotel and Bourbon Street and Jackson Square just steps away around the corner, this hotel is the perfect location when visiting this vibrant and very colorful southern city.

• On the heels of the completion of the turbines, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort has launched a new Sustainability Property Tour series that will serve to educate hotel guests and the local community about the property's trendsetting and innovative sustainability initiatives.

• No other hotel offers a Florida Keys vacation experience quite like the Hilton Key Largo. This pristine, 13-acre resort sits on the best private beach in the upper Keys — and while it's only an hour from Miami, guest feel worlds away, thanks to the sparkling white sand, lush tropical greenery and exciting outdoor activities. And if you want more, hop in the car and head south to the southernmost point of the US, where Casa Marina and The Reach, sister Waldorf Astoria properties are perfect to continue a restful and relaxing visit to the Florida Keys.

For more information about the news from Hilton Worldwide hotels and resorts in Southeast United States region, please contact Lisa Cole at +1 305 866 3646 or Lisa.Cole@hilton.com.

Hawaii

• Hilton Hawaiian Village announces completion of multimillion-dollar transformation.
• Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club marks official debut at Waikiki Beach Walk®
• Hilton Waikoloa Village introduces an unprecedented luxury experience with Makai at Lagoon Tower
• Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort embarks on seven-month, $4.25 million rainbow mural restoration project

For more information about the news from Hilton Worldwide Hawaii region, please contact Cynthia Rankin at +1 808 947 7817 or Cynthia.Rankin@hilton.com.

Caribbean

• El San Juan Resort & Casino, A Hilton Hotel in Puerto Rico unveils renovation
• Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico welcomes couples to ultimate pampering with new “Spatourage” Package

For more information about the news from Hilton Worldwide Caribbean and Latin America, please contact Karla Visconti at +1 786 866 7240 or karla.visconti@hilton.com.

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About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 678,000 rooms in 91 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.