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For Immediate Release- March 12, 2007

(BPRW)(BW)(CA-HILTON/LIVING-LEGACY) (HLT) Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton Los Angeles Airport General Manager Recognized at Black History Month Celebration

(BLACK PR WIRE) BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2007--Going to bat in the Compton Little League program makes a huge difference for kids sorely in need of positive role models and recreational facilities. It earned Grant Coonley, general manager of the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, the 2007 Living Legacy Award at the recent 2007 Black History Month Living Legacy Awards. In addition, Mr. Coonley received a Commendation from the State of California award for leadership and community involvement from 51st California District Representative, the Honorable Curren D. Price, Jr.

Helping rebuild Jackie Robinson Stadium was the easy part. Gaining the trust and support of the community, and providing an alternative to gangs in one of the most dangerous cities in America, requires perseverance and dedication. Coonley and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport participate in many community programs, from career day at Morningside High School in Inglewood, to a crucial job alliance with Bishop Williamson and the 100 Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) churches he works with to find jobs for their congregations. Hilton Los Angeles Airport employees volunteer their time working with community members on completing job applications, job attire and interview techniques. "It's a lot of work, but there is little that could be more gratifying," said Coonley.

Coonley wasn't the only one singled out at this year's 2007 Black History Month Living Legacy Awards and Gospel Musical celebration; Hilton Hotels Corporation was recognized for its leadership and commitment toward creating career opportunities for those considering employment in the hospitality industry as well as other community efforts. The company celebrated Black History Month with three honors (so far) this year. Through the leadership of Hilton executives, there have been at least eight workshops held on Saturdays through out the LA area informing the public about the tremendous career opportunities in the hospitality industry.

Hilton Hotels Corporation prides itself on living its commitment to diversity and their be hospitable(R) philosophy. The company is very proud of its many team members who give of their time and energy to make the communities in which we live and work better places.

Coonley's effort is one example among many. He smiled and said, "When you care about people and their communities, it makes the extra work easy." His team members would agree.

About Living Legacy Awards

The Black History Month Celebration Living Legacy Awards was created nearly 12 years ago, by Assemblyman Curren D. Price Jr. and Frank R. Jordan, the President of Worldwide Multi-Media. The purpose of creating this yearly annual event is to bring together members of our community from all walks of life in an effort to recognize those individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact in our communities.

About Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,900 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 78 countries and territories, including 105,000 team members worldwide.

The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(R).

The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded Hotel Company: be hospitable(R).

The philosophy is shared by all 10 brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.

Hilton Hotels Corporation's sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic Team will extend through the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, and includes the 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team(s) and the 2007 U.S.Pan-Am Team.

For more information about our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com and to learn more about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com

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