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DoubleTree by Hilton
IndustryHotel
Founded1969
HeadquartersMcLean, Virginia, U.S.
Number of locations
325+
Area served
Worldwide
ParentHilton Worldwide
Websitewww.doubletree.com

DoubleTree by Hilton is a worldwide brand of full service hotels trademarked by Hilton Worldwide. There are currently more than 325 locations with more than 80,000 rooms on five continents. Most DoubleTree by Hilton hotels are independently owned and operated by franchisees, however, some are owned and/or managed by Hilton Worldwide.[1] DoubleTree by Hilton is currently the shirt sponsor of English Football League One club, MK Dons F.C..

Brands

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The DoubleTree by Hilton product line includes DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels; DoubleTree by Hilton Guest Suites, DoubleTree by Hilton Club; and DoubleTree by Hilton Resorts. There are more than 300 hotel properties in gateway cities, airport locations and suburban markets throughout five continents.


Timeline

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A DoubleTree hotel in Uptown Houston, Houston

Management

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DoubleTree senior management consists of

  • John Greenleaf – Global Head of DoubleTree by Hilton
  • Shawn McAteer - Vice President, Global Brand Performance
  • Kieran Donahue - Vice President, Global Brand Marketing
  • Anne Thompson – Senior Director, Global Culture and Internal Communications
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DoubleTree by Hilton presents a freshly baked, warm chocolate chip cookie with walnuts to each guest at check-in. Used to suggest DoubleTree hospitality, and symbolize its culture of care, it has been used to differentiate the DoubleTree hotel brand from its competition.[12]

DoubleTree and corporate social responsibility

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DoubleTree by Hilton in Silver Spring, Maryland

DoubleTree places a strong emphasis on Corporate social responsibility in their day-to-day business. The brand has launched a variety of projects that include working with local schoolchildren and identifying strategic partners for their hotels to work with on community outreach and environmental awareness projects.[13] Founded in 2002, the DoubleTree Teaching Kids to CARE program connects DoubleTree hotels with local elementary schools and youth groups to educate children about caring for their community and the environment.[14] In 2008, DoubleTree Hotels received the Promise to the Earth Award from Arbor Day Foundation – the organization's lifetime achievement award for the company's work in connecting kids with nature.[15]

In 2012, DoubleTree by Hilton was a Silver Sponsor of the Woodland Trust's Jubilee Woods Project honoring Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee anniversary.

More than 60 of its hotels are currently certified or recognized by green lodging and sustainability organizations around the world.[16]

References

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  1. ^ 2008 World Franchising Profile on Doubletree Hotels
  2. ^ Daysinnscottsdale.com
  3. ^ DoubleTree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park website.
  4. ^ YouTube video of commercial.
  5. ^ DoubleTree El Pardo by Hilton Lima Website
  6. ^ July 25, 2008 DoubleTree Press Release for DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing opening.
  7. ^ Cambridge Garden House Website.
  8. ^ DoubleTree by Hilton San Juan website.
  9. ^ DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar-Nungwi Website.
  10. ^ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
  11. ^ "DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces New Global Brand Identity" (Press release). October 13, 2010. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
  12. ^ New York Times article, A Cookie Calling Card for Travelers, Charles Delafuente, January 11, 2010
  13. ^ DoubleTree Hotels Think Trees CSR Website
  14. ^ DoubleTree Teaching Kids to CARE website
  15. ^ Lincoln Journal-Star Article on Arbor Day Foundation 2008 Promise to the Earth Award to DoubleTree Hotels
  16. ^ Doubletree Green-Certified Hotels website
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Category:Companies established in 1969 Category:Hilton Hotels Corporation Category:Hotel chains