More than 2 out of 3 Americans agree that it’s the simple moments, like enjoying warm cookies, that help them appreciate the holidays more. To encourage a happy holiday season, from today until December 24, 2016, DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) 13 distinct brands, is introducing 12 Days of Cookies – a welcome invite to both guests and non-guests to visit any U.S. property and pick up one of brand’s beloved warm DoubleTree Cookies to enjoy for themselves – or to leave out for Santa.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Welcomes the Holidays with 12 Days of Free Cookies. (Photo: Business Wire)

“We open our doors every day to guests, paying attention to little details that have a big impact on their stay,” said Dianna Vaughan, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “For the next 12 days, we welcome anyone to come in, enjoy one of our delicious (and free!) signature DoubleTree Cookies and celebrate the warm and caring spirit of the holiday season – a feeling we strive to achieve all year.”

Cookies with a Side of Eggnog

According to a study commissioned by DoubleTree by Hilton, nearly 40 percent of Americans agree that milk isn’t the only beverage to pair with cookies. As a twist to the time-honored holiday tradition of offering cookies and milk, DoubleTree by Hilton introduces Chocolate Chip Cookies and Drinks: A Pairings Guide, developed by the expert mixologists at the soon-to-open DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West.

The Pairings Guide includes the perfect sweet concoction for everyone, with seven cocktails, two mocktails and even pairing suggestions for beer and wine aficionados. Highlights include Coming in Hot Toddy, a new take on the Hot Toddy that adds ginger beer, and Brandied Bedside Bourbon, a tasty mix of muddled brandied cherries and bourbon.

Survey Says

In an effort to discover how travelers embrace the holidays, DoubleTree by Hilton asked Americans how they preserve and celebrate their favorite traditions at home – and on the road. Results of the nationwide survey revealed:

• Homemade, again: Thirty percent of U.S. adults have re-gifted homemade cookies and claimed them as self-made!
• I Saw Mommy: Sixty-eight percent of couples who leave cookies and milk out for Santa on Christmas Eve know exactly who will eat the cookies.
• Check the Stress: Twice as many Americans would rather spend the holiday season at a hotel than with their in-laws. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 Millennials agree that staying with family is one of their biggest holiday stressors.
• Cookies On the Go: One in 5 Americans who have stayed at a hotel during the holidays made sure there was a plate of cookies waiting for Santa during their stay.

To join Santa and make DoubleTree by Hilton your travel destination this holiday season, visit doubletree.com. For a chance to win a one-night stay at any DoubleTree by Hilton, travelers are encouraged to follow @DoubleTree on Instagram and participate in the #12DaysofCookies Giveaway by sharing their favorite cookie pairing.

For more information about 12 Days of Cookies, including Chocolate Chip Cookies and Drinks: A Pairings Guide recipes, visit news.doubletree.com.

Survey Methodology

Ketchum Global Research & Analytics conducted an online survey among 1,127 adults in the U.S., Oct. 28-30, 2016, using YouGov’s omnibus panel. Figures have been weighted to be representative of all U.S. adults. The margin of error was 1 to 3 percent, at the 95 percent confidence level.

About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of 475 upscale hotels with more than 114,000 rooms in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents. DoubleTree by Hilton prides itself on paying attention to the little details that have a big impact, from presenting its beloved warm Chocolate Chip Cookie to guests upon arrival to Creating a Rewarding Experience (CARE) for hotel guests and the communities the brand proudly serves. DoubleTree by Hilton properties offer unique, contemporary accommodations and full-service facilities, including restaurants and lounges, room service, health clubs, business centers and meeting and banquet space. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (selected locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit doubletree.com. Social media users may connect with the brand at facebook.com/doubletree, twitter.com/doubletree and instagram.com/doubletree. Journalists may visit news.doubletree.com for more information.

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 information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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