Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative All Suites category and one of the fastest growing brands in the portfolio, reached its 200th property milestone with the opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale. This opening brings the ‘Road to Home200’ Challenge to a close. The five veteran journalists participating made their predictions on which property would be the 200th based on a wealth of industry knowledge. However, within the brand’s pipeline of 385 pending hotels, there were more than 60 properties that had the possibility of being the 200th due to the rapid pace of openings, and with that many to choose from, it’s no wonder everyone was really stumped!

“We’d like to thank the valued journalists who participated in the ‘Road to Home200’ Challenge, as well as the media outlets they represent for following Home2’s growth since the brand’s inception. The size of the pipeline list we provided our media partners was long, and we enjoyed the thoughtful reasoning behind each journalist’s choice,” said Adrian Kurre, global head of Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton. “Although we weren’t able to name a challenge champion, the support from the media along with our industry partners, owners, team members and loyal guests, makes us all winners, and we’re grateful to all involved.”

The ‘Road to Home200’ participating journalists included Glenn Haussman, No Vacancy; Kerry Medina, Hotel Interactive; Kate Hughes, Lodging; David Eisen, Hotel Management; and long-time hotel industry writer and freelancer Bruce Serlen.

The 200th opened hotel represents the strategic vision behind growing the brand which includes a laser focus on ‘surban’ locations, like Miramar Ft. Lauderdale, along with urban areas as well. These locations make up a significant part of the more than 385 properties in the pipeline. That’s because the innovative, flexible construction model which often goes from groundbreaking to opening within a year is allowing the brand to enter major urban centers, like Los Angeles and Downtown Columbus, Ohio, where real estate is at a premium. The brand is also capitalizing on the multi-brand building model to expand its urban footprint into high-barrier-to-entry markets, like Chicago and downtown Columbia, SC. These innovations along with the unique value proposition provided by the new All Suites category, which includes Embassy Suites by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton, and maximizes natural synergies shared by all three brands, has made Home2 Suites by Hilton unstoppable.

“It’s rewarding and humbling to watch Home2’s incredible growth. While the destiny/future of this young brand is still very much being written, what is clear is that wherever the road to our goals leads us next, we’ll likely get there fast,” added Kurre.

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About Home2 Suites by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest-growing brands in the history of Hilton, is a mid-tier, all-suite award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and customizable guest room design; laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a pet-friendly environment. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations), available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Visit www.home2suites.com for additional information or www.home2franchise.com for franchising opportunities.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,100 properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection 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 Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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