Hilton donates one million free room nights in the fight against COVID-19
Up to One million hotel room nights across the USA would be made available free of charge to doctors, nurses, emergency medical staff, paramedics and other front-line medical staff by Hilton and American Express, in partnership with Hilton’s ownership community.
The rooms would be made available from this week for the designated staff in the forefront of battling the coronavirus, where the majority – if not all of them, need a place to sleep, recharge or isolate from their families. The offer from the Hilton will run from 13th April, through the end of May.
“During this crisis, we have seen so many examples of medical professionals working in the most challenging circumstances, sacrificing their own needs for the greater good. They truly are heroes,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, Hilton’s president/CEO. “We are honored to extend our Hilton hospitality to them during this difficult time.”
Nassetta also credited owners from Hilton’s portfolio for joining the effort. “Across the United States, owners of Hilton hotels of every brand are eager to support their communities and be part of the solution,” he said. “They have been instrumental in making this response possible.”
American Express is investing alongside Hilton in the donation of the hotel rooms, which will be provided at or below cost by Hilton’s network of independent owners and franchisees.
“Our medical workers who are courageously and selflessly serving on the frontlines in the coronavirus crisis represent the best of who we are,” said American Express Chairman/CEO Stephen J. Squeri. “We’re honored to support this initiative with our longtime partner, Hilton, to provide the heroes in our communities a place to rest, recharge and help keep their loved ones safe during this time.”
Rooms will be available across a variety of Hilton brands, including Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton and others. In some high-demand locations, room availability may be limited at times.
Hotels will be staffed by team members who have received additional training on relevant health and safety measures to safeguard their own and their guests’ well-being. Hotel rooms and common areas will continue to be sanitized using industrial-grade cleaners and updated cleaning protocols.
Details about booking rooms through this programme will be provided by 10 organisations that are associated with this initiative, through their networks. The organisations involved are:-
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