Travel News | "Hilton, USA today give guests new content choices"

By: Barbara De Lollis
Source: http://travel.usatoday.com
Category: Travel News

News-hungry travelers this summer will start noticing a new perk in Hilton hotels when they use their laptop, iPad or other devices to go online.Today, Hilton Worldwide and USA TODAY announced that they've agreed to a multiyear deal that will give Hilton customers 24-hour-a-day access to news and local information from Gannett publications including USA TODAY, as well as entertainment, books, magazines, games and other content.

Hilton's most frequent customers - the top-tier members of Hilton HHonors loyalty program - will receive exclusive access to online entertainment."Hilton Worldwide stays at the forefront of the hospitality industry by understanding the needs of our guests," said Paul Brown, president, brands and commercial services for Hilton Worldwide. "Staying current with emerging trends and technologies is something our guests not only demand, but deserve – and our alliance with USA TODAY helps in that progression."

Travelers staying in Hilton, Conrad, Embassy Suites and other Hilton-brand hotels, such as Hilton Garden Inn, will begin to see the new guest portal offerings this summer, although the full roll-out will happen this fall, said Dave Hunke, chairman of USA TODAY.

Source: http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/post/2012/05/usa-today-hilton-worldwide-deal-online-portal/684741/1