BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Business Wire) -- Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Research Kissing Connection To True Romance Today
With all eyes on romance for the upcoming three-day Valentine's Day weekend, Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn(R) hotels are gearing up to make that time together an unforgettable one for couples across the U.S. and Canada.
This Valentine's Day weekend, couples booking the Romance Package at more than 125 participating locations will receive a unique Romance Package Kiss Kit at no extra charge. This special souvenir keepsake is filled with the following goodies to fan the flames of romance during or after your Romance Package stay:
-- Scented Bubbly Bath
-- Luscious Lip Balm
-- Luxurious Lotion
-- Heart Shaped picture frame
-- Pink Mesh Sponge
-- Memory Maker Coupon book -- with redeemable coupons for kisses and other niceties
"Something as simple as a kiss can mean so much. With a kiss, you can shut out the rest of the world, focus on each other and remember why you came together in the first place," said Joanie Flynn, vice president of leisure marketing at Hilton. "We hope the Kiss Kit, along with the regular offerings through our Romance Package at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn hotels, encourages couples to keep romance alive and kisses fresh even after their Valentine's Day escape."
Even more Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn hotels provide a year-round resource for romance -- in fact, more than 350 destinations in all. Whether celebrating a special anniversary, honeymoon, birthday or no particular occasion at all, the Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Romance Package ensures that all of the right romantic resources are ready and waiting to surprise that special someone for a time of togetherness.
Every Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Romance Package stay throughout the year includes:
-- Early check-in & late check-out available upon request
-- In-room sparkling wine(a) or cider upon arrival
-- Access to hotel health club, pool and whirlpool spa (where available)
-- Full breakfast for two in your room(b) or in the hotel's designated restaurant. At airport locations, guests can exchange their breakfast for a lunch or dinner discount
-- On additional nights, buy one entree and get a second one of equal or lesser value free. (Choose from either lunch or dinner in designated restaurant.)(c)
Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Hotels Explore The Elements Of What Makes A Memorable Kiss
So what are the elements that can truly make or break a memorable kiss? A recent Kissing Survey conducted by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn with Kelton Research revealed that when presented with the options the right atmosphere (29 percent surveyed) and the element of surprise (24 percent surveyed) topped the list for the main ingredient of a good kiss.
Despite the much ballyhooed media coverage of today's troubled marriages, it's good to know that romance is still alive and well in America. Married respondents (58 percent surveyed) are more likely than singles (33 percent surveyed) to have experienced a truly memorable kiss in the past week. In fact, a little more than half of the Americans surveyed (51 percent) stated that they had received a truly memorable kiss within the last week with nearly one-third surveyed (29 percent) stating they had received one either that day or the night before.
However, that means there's nearly another half of America (49 percent surveyed) just waiting for that special smooch. What better way to create that kissable ambiance with a loved one than with a romantic getaway on Valentine's Day or by creating a special Romance Package holiday any time of the year?
Further information about the results of the Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Kissing Survey are available on the following websites -- www.hilton.com/kisskit or www.hiltongardeninn.com/kisskit -- along with hotels participating in the Romance Package Kiss Kit promotion this Valentine's Day weekend.
Romance Package rates are per room, per night for standard room accommodations. Participating hotels, rates and dates of availability may vary and are subject to change. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer, award or meeting/group stay.
To choose from more than 350 places to celebrate romance any time of the year, simply call your local travel professional or contact Hilton or Hilton Garden Inn directly at the websites/toll-free numbers below:
-- Hilton: www.hilton.com/romance or 1-800-HILTONS
-- Hilton Garden Inn: www.hiltongardeninn.com/romance or 1-877-STAY-HGI
About the Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Kissing Survey
Kelton Research (an independent research firm) conducted the Kissing Survey on behalf of Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Hotels during January 2004 using Random Digit Dialing of both listed and unlisted telephone numbers. Eight hundred individuals were interviewed. Quotas are set on completed interviews by four variables: age, sex, geographic region and race, to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population.
(a) Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
(b) In-room breakfast not available at Hilton Garden Inn(R).
(c) Hilton Garden Inn hotels do not offer buy one, get one free entree feature; instead breakfast for two each morning will be offered.
Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Media Relations
Jeanne Datz / Thomas Wingham, 310-205-4545
jeanne_datz@hilton.com / thomas_wingham@hilton.com
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
or
Cohn & Wolfe
Christine Oh / Shannon Swallow, 310-967-2900
christine_oh@cohnwolfe.com
shannon_swallow@cohnwolfe.com
