Media Release
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa and Discovery Kids
Partner to Offer Summer of ‘Discovery’
- Win a Seven-Night/Six Day Vacation -
To kick off the 2006 summer travel season, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa and Discovery Kids Channel have teamed up to create the “Hilton Discovery Kids Package,” a family vacation promotion that provides families with the best available rate on summer accommodations by reserving their “Hilton Discovery Kids Package” online at www.hilton.com or by calling the hotel at 1800-515-4050. Parents and kids also have the opportunity to enter “Travel Should Spark Discovery” promotion for a chance to discover a foreign land during a seven-night/six-day vacation at one of eight exotic participating Hilton Hotels locations worldwide.
Starting 30 June, kids aged 12 and under will be welcomed at check-in with a complimentary Hilton Discovery Kids Pack. Filled with all the essentials for an adventure-filled vacation, the pack includes complimentary continental breakfast, an exclusive Discovery Kids DVD that features four episodes of the fan-favourite, hit series “Endurance”, an activity book and a complimentary one-month subscription to Cosmeo, the revolutionary new homework tool that harnesses the power of broadband and media to help kids achieve academic breakthroughs.
The summer package marks the beginning of a longer relationship between Hilton Hotels and Discovery Kids to develop innovative programming that merges education and fun for family travels year-round.
“Summer vacations should stir creativity, pique curiosity, and spark discovery,” said Pradeep Puri, General Manager, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. “Whistler offers an enormous opportunity for adventure and fun ways to indulge the curiosities of our younger guests. The Discovery Kids program encourages education and learning through travel and reinforces our brand philosophy that travel should educate and awaken the mind.”
After their Whistler stay, kids will also have the opportunity to share their vacation for a chance to have their stories air on television. By sending in photos and /or video, accompanied by a short description of his or her summer adventure and explorations to “Show Us Your Summer” at DiscoveryKids.com, their video may be selected to air on Discovery Kids Channel, and online at DiscoveryKids.com.
“Learning shouldn’t be limited to the school year,” adds Discovery Kids GM Marjorie Kaplan. “This new creative partnership with Hilton extends Discovery Kids content that entertains and empowers beyond watching programs on television. As summer vacations take kids to new places and they experience new things, they can now share the knowledge they’ve gained with their friends and other kids around the country.”
The recipient of a record 14 Daytime Emmy® nominations in 2006, Discovery Kids is setting new standards in programming for children. From the Emmy® -winning DISCOVERY KIDS ON NBC block to the commercial-free READY SET LEARN! preschool programming strand and the growing Discovery Kids Channel, Discovery Kids is providing young viewers with the highest quality entertainment on air today.
For more details on the “Travel Should Spark Discovery” Sweepstakes, “Show Us Your Summer”, or to sign up for the “Hilton Discovery Kids Package”, families can visit www.hilton.com or call 1800-HILTONS or call the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa direct on 1800-515-4050.
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About Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels has been and continues to be a pioneering innovator in the full-service hospitality segment, operating under the belief that Travel is more than just A to B…. Travel Should Take You Places™. With a name that is synonymous with excellence in hospitality and respected throughout the world, Hilton celebrates the accomplishment, enlightenment, renewal and celebration that travel enables. This commitment to personal guest achievement influences all decisions about products, programs and amenities, and is underscored by the belief that travel can and should be transformative. Each unique Hilton Hotel was specially built to reflect the sense of place of its location and each team member chosen to reflect a commitment and support of the local culture and community. For more information, please visit our website at www.hilton.com and to learn more about our innovations for your own personal journey, please www.hiltonjourneys.com.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications, Inc. is the leading global real-world media company. Discovery has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in 170 countries and territories with nearly 1.4 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI’s over 100 networks of distinctive programming represent 27 network entertainment brands including TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery en Español, Discovery Kids en Español, Discovery HD Theater, FitTV, Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir), Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Real Time. DCI’s other properties consist of Discovery Education and Discovery Commerce, which operates more than 100 Discovery Channel Stores in the U.S. DCI also distributes BBC America in the United States. DCI’s ownership consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company’s Founder and Chairman.
