Vacationing Kids Will Go For The Gold This Summer At More Than 100 Doubletree� Hotels

The next Olympic Games may be several months away, but this summer, thousands of kids across the country will receive an early gift that brings the energy and excitement of the world's biggest sporting event to their family vacations.

As a member of the Hilton Family of Hotels, Doubletree� Hotels is proud to announce a new partnership with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). In celebration, the brand is bringing the Olympic spirit to more than 110 family-friendly destinations across North America this summer in this year's kidsCAREpak� program. The complimentary backpacks will feature a variety of athletic interests and will be presented to young guests ages 3-12 staying with their families at participating Doubletree hotels from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

The Doubletree 2005 kidsCAREpak "sports" an assortment of items that youngsters will certainly enjoy during their travels. Included in this year's Doubletree USA five-ring branded "sling" canvas kidsCAREpak are: A kidsCAREpak Foam Softball - perfect for major league players in training! A kidsCAREpak Deck of Playing Cards - for improving brain and finger agility! A kidsCAREpak "World Map" Slinky� - a classic toy, customized to envoke the same feelings of world unity the Olympic Games does Sports-themed Temporary Tattoos - so kids can show the world their enthusiasm for athletic activities! A fun Activity Book and a box of kidCAREpak crayons - to give kids a tangible theme of sportsmanship, teamwork, empowerment and the Olympic spirit! "Finding family 'play' time is easier said than in done today's hectic world. From warm chocolate chip cookies to fun kidsCAREpacks, our Doubletree family wants to make guests of all ages feel relaxed and ready to play from the time they arrive at our front door," said Ronnie Kaiser, senior director - brand marketing for Doubletree. "Through our partnership with the USOC, our 2005 kidsCAREpak program gives children playful souvenirs with the spirit of Olympic sportsmanship to last long past their visit to our hotels." From the sundrenched beaches of California and Florida to the exciting citylife of New York, Chicago and Washington D.C., Doubletree hotels are located in and near some of the country's most desirable vacation destinations. Children ages 18 and under stay free in the same room with their parents or grandparents at all U.S. Doubletree properties (subject to room occupancy and local fire safety regulations). kidsCAREpaks are offered at no additional charge to guests traveling with children between the ages of 3-12 to participating hotels from May 28 - Sept. 5, 2005. Welcome gift available while supplies last at participating hotels. Participating hotels subject to change without notice. Program not available to meetings or groups. Other restrictions apply.

For more information on the Doubletree kidsCAREpak program and/or participating hotels, please visit our kidsCAREpak website at www.doubletree.com/kidscarepak or call 1-800-222-TREE in the U.S. or Canada.

CONTACT: Thomas Wingham Doubletree Media Relations 310.205.3381 [email protected] Cheryl Herbert U.S. Olympic Committee 719-866-4566 [email protected] Dawn Verhulst/Katie Wittenburg Cohn & Wolfe 310.967.2900 [email protected] [email protected]

Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs News and Press Releases

This article has been read 817 times.

Would you like to own a Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise?

For more information about becoming a Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise owner, including a franchise overview, start-up costs, fees, training and more, please visit our Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise Information page.