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Hilton Brands Continue To Operate In Russia… Company Won’t Respond To Questions. Confirming Reservations Using www.hilton.com

Questions about Russian Federation operations submitted on 11 April 2023 to McLean, Virginia-based Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (2022 revenue US$8.7 billion):  1) Are the properties managed/operated in the Russian Federation by Hilton Worldwide Holdings?  2) Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings receiving payments from any of the properties operating in the Russian Federation?  3) Confirming a reservation using the Hilton Worldwide Holdings Internet site portal, while a credit card is an option to confirm accommodation, would payment for accommodation be directly at the hotel? No response as of 20 April 2023.

Hilton Kyiv, Ukraine:We’re located in Kyiv’s Center, opposite the A.V. Fomin Botanical Gardens. The Golden Gate, Kyiv History Museum, and the National Opera of Ukraine are within a 15-minute walk. Our hotel offers modern architecture, an exclusive Executive Lounge, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

About Hilton

”Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of  19 world-class brands comprising more than 7,100 properties and more  than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to  fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and  warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in  its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best  Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on  the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton  has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to  improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated  complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting  rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors,  the more than 150 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn  Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app,  guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their  door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. “

Hilton Statement on Ukraine
9 March 2022

“Hilton joins those around the world in shock and disbelief at the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine. Our hotels have always been part of the fabric of our communities that we serve, and we take seriously our promise to positively impact the places where we live and work. In addition to the steps we have already taken to protect our Team Members and guests, we are taking the following further actions in response to the current crisis: 

  • We are donating up to 1 million room nights to support Ukrainian refugees and humanitarian relief efforts across Europe, in partnership with American Express,  #HospitalityHelps, and our community of owners. 

  • We have closed our corporate office in Moscow and will ensure continued work and pay for any impacted Team Members.  We are suspending all new development activity in Russia. 

  • We will donate any Hilton profits from business operations in Russia to the humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine. 

  • And as previously announced, the Hilton Effect Foundation has contributed $50,000 to World Central Kitchen and Project Hope to further assist with humanitarian aid. 

Hilton continues to monitor the situation as it evolves. We are keeping our Team Members and all those impacted by these events in our thoughts and hope for a peaceful resolution to this crisis.”