United Arab Emirates - 16 June 2012 - DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah is the first quarter CARE Cup winner in the category of 224 rooms or less by DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels.

A special congratulation was sent to the CARE Committee Chairman; Julien Besancon, the CARE Committee team and all the team members at DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah on their first CARE Cup victory! The outstanding CARE Packet combined with great scores on the Brand Promise Scorecard resulted in a hard earned CARE Cup win. Since the DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah's April 2011 opening, the CARE Committee team have embraced the Spirit of CARE and built a CARE Culture in the U. A. E. that is unrivaled in many parts of the world! With an inspiring CARE Committee at the hotel, and a set focus on achieving this prestigious brand award, DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah continually deliver the little things that mean everything and has earned the prestigious CARE Cup by working on increasing the SALT scores to match the CARE Culture endeavors. The continual work hard focusing on the elements of CARE Culture that define the DoubleTree by Hilton brand.

About Doubletree by Hilton Hotels
With a growing collection of contemporary, upscale accommodations in more than 240 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations worldwide, Doubletree by Hilton hotels and resorts are distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today's business and leisure travellers. From the millions of delighted hotel guests who are welcomed with the brand's legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors® guest reward programme, each Doubletree guest receives a satisfying stay wherever their travels take them. For more information on Doubletree by Hilton, please visit www.doubletree.com and www.rasalkhaimah.doubletreebyhilton.com .

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and include 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 the world-class guest reward programme Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

Hilton Worldwide currently operates 56 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totalling to more than 16,000 rooms across 19 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, two hotels in Lebanon, 10 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean.

Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 40 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria, Chad, Tanzania, Burundi and Cape Verde.

© Press Release 2012