Hampton Inn & Suites Uptown Earns 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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Ray Murray
General Manager
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area, OH
513-281-2700
CVGUP_hampton_suites@hilton.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area, OH Earns 2012 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

Hotel Honored as a Highly Rated Hotel as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site

Cincinnati, OH (Grassroots Newswire) June 25, 2012 – Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area, OH in Cincinnati today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award.  The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.  Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

“We are honored that Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area, OH received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Phil Cordell, Global Head, Focused Service and Hampton Brand Management, Hilton Worldwide.  “We are always striving to share our friendly culture of ‘Hamptonality’ with our guests — going above and beyond to ensure they have a memorable experience.  We’re thrilled to see that our hard work is translating into positive traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.”

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area, OH is one of 819 other Hampton properties to receive this award.  Whether guests are traveling on a weekend getaway or on a business trip, Hampton provides them with warm surroundings and consistent, friendly service.  To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor.  Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

“TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent excellence, as reviewed by travelers on the site,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business.  “The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve.  From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience.”

For more information about Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area, OH at 3024 Vine Street in Cincinnati, please contact Ray Murray at 513-281-2700 or CVGUP_hampton_suites@hilton.com.

About Hampton Hotels
The Hampton brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment.  With nearly 1,900 properties globally, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company.  All Hampton Hotels offer warm surroundings and a friendly service culture and personality, defined as "Hamptonality," supported by its 100% Hampton Guarantee.  High-quality accommodations, in-room conveniences and the latest technology, combined with numerous locations and consistent offerings, have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands.  For more information about Hampton Hotels, please visit www.hampton.com or http://news.hampton.com and connect with us at www.facebook.com/Hampton, http://twitter.com/Hampton or www.youtube.com/Hampton.

About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor's millions of monthly visitors.

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 19 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 69 million unique monthly visitors**. TripAdvisor's travel media brands include www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com, www.whereivebeen.com, and www.kuxun.cn.

*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, January 2012

**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Inc. and its subsidiaries, Worldwide, January 2012

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