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Contacts: Jeanne Datz Rice, tel: 310.205.4545, e-mail: [email protected] Lisa Cole, tel: 305.796.8383, e-mail: [email protected] Claire Mangers, tel: 914.337.5007, e-mail: [email protected] Lucia Samaniego, tel: 011.5255.5255.1490, e-mail: [email protected] HILTON CANCUN GOLF & SPA RESORT OPENS TODAY, WITH INCREDIBLE $40 MILLION RENOVATION Resort’s Gorgeous White Sand Beach is Better than Ever! Cancun, Mexico – May 1, 2006 – The Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort opens today as a brand new, luxurious resort, following an impressive $40 million renovation. Already renowned for having one of the longest and widest beaches in Cancun, the Hilton Cancun’s beach was one of the first to be completely restored, with an additional 50 meters (over 150 feet) of the Caribbean’s famous soft, white sand. The beach reclamation project has been an impressive project, and now the spectacular beach is even better than before Hurricane Wilma struck. “Demand for rooms and meeting space is off the charts. We now have a more contemporary look in some areas, while preserving our traditional Mexican-style charms in others. In addition to a bigger and better beach, we have a new lobby and guest reception, updated meeting facilities, and new décor and furniture in our guestrooms and suites. Our five restaurants and three bars are more beautiful than ever, and we have taken extra steps to upgrade our water supply and safety features. Cancun has emerged as an even more upscale destination. We look forward to welcoming new and repeat guests to Cancun’s only golf and spa resort,” said Dave Smith, General Manager, Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort. Here’s a breakdown of the enhancements and changes to the resort: Building: The entire hotel was repainted, including exterior and interior walls, ceilings, hallways, patios, villas and roofs. A stunning translucent-blue dome was installed atop the pyramidal apex.

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Contacts: Jeanne Datz Rice, tel: 310.205.4545, e-mail: [email protected] Cole, tel: 305.796.8383, e-mail: [email protected] Mangers, tel: 914.337.5007, e-mail: [email protected] Samaniego, tel: 011.5255.5255.1490, e-mail: [email protected]

HILTON CANCUN GOLF & SPA RESORT

OPENS TODAY, WITH INCREDIBLE $40 MILLION RENOVATION Resort’s Gorgeous White Sand Beach is Better than Ever!

Cancun, Mexico – May 1, 2006 – The Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort opens

today as a brand new, luxurious resort, following an impressive $40 million renovation.

Already renowned for having one of the longest and widest beaches in Cancun, the

Hilton Cancun’s beach was one of the first to be completely restored, with an additional

50 meters (over 150 feet) of the Caribbean’s famous soft, white sand. The beach

reclamation project has been an impressive project, and now the spectacular beach is

even better than before Hurricane Wilma struck.

“Demand for rooms and meeting space is off the charts. We now have a more

contemporary look in some areas, while preserving our traditional Mexican-style charms

in others. In addition to a bigger and better beach, we have a new lobby and guest

reception, updated meeting facilities, and new décor and furniture in our guestrooms and

suites. Our five restaurants and three bars are more beautiful than ever, and we have

taken extra steps to upgrade our water supply and safety features. Cancun has

emerged as an even more upscale destination. We look forward to welcoming new and

repeat guests to Cancun’s only golf and spa resort,” said Dave Smith, General Manager,

Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort.

Here’s a breakdown of the enhancements and changes to the resort:

Building: The entire hotel was repainted, including exterior and interior walls,

ceilings, hallways, patios, villas and roofs. A stunning translucent-blue dome was

installed atop the pyramidal apex.

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Water Treatment System: An investment of around $90,000 has been made

with a leading provider of water treatment systems to clean, repair and buy new

equipment for the first year of operations. Most of this investment - $65,000 – is for the

cleanliness and sanitation of water. All water including drinking, shower, pool, river,

cooling towers, chillers, boilers and laundry water is now the cleanest and purest water

that technology can provide. This new system helps prevent problems and protects the

environment.

Safety: The resort’s life safety system has received a $1.75 million upgrade that

meets all U.S. compliance codes, including ADA enhancements. All guestrooms have a

new Onity electronic lock system, with many outstanding safety features.

Landscaping: Soaring palm trees, many new exotic plants, and colorful flowers

have been installed throughout the resort’s lush gardens and recreation areas. A total of

84 new poolside and beach sunshades provide hideaways throughout the pool and

beach. Meandering Rivers: The surface beneath and around the gently flowing rivers

that meander throughout the gardens around the Villas, pool deck, and restaurants has

been completely resurfaced and landscaped. Reflective pebbles create a shimmering

and soothing perspective.

Pool & Pool Deck: The resort’s expansive pool decks and recreation areas

have been entirely resurfaced with a cool-to-the-touch exterior. The seven pools and

outdoor whirlpools were resurfaced with high-tech turquoise surfacing. New decorative

tile borders and pool-bottom designs complete the transformation. Sophisticated pump

stations and chemical treatment machines optimize the cleanliness and purity of the pool

water systems.

Fitness Center: The resort has a brand new, state-of-the-art fitness center,

featuring over $120,000 of new cardio and weight-lifting equipment that include built-in

LCD displays with satellite television reception. The fitness center has been expanded,

and the cardio equipment overlooks the ocean and pool deck.

Spa: This newest addition to the resort received only minor damage. The front

entrance and garden areas were restored to their previous luster. The 12,000-sqare-foot

facility is now ready to pamper guests with soothing massages, body treatments, facials,

manicures, pedicures, and a full-service hair salon.

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Pool Bar: The swim-up pool bar was fully renovated, including new resurfacing,

decorative tile around the edges and borders, and full rehab of its interior walls and

ceilings.

El Kiosko Restaurant: This popular poolside restaurant was fully renovated

with new furniture, decor and kitchen equipment.

Spices Restaurant: Spices, featuring Mexican cuisine, has new furniture,

decorative elements, ceiling treatments and improved lighting.

Mitachi Restaurant: This gourmet restaurant has been completely remodeled

with new décor and furniture. It has dramatic views of the Caribbean Sea. Galileo Sports Bar: A newly designed Sports Bar with 42-inch Plasma screens

and 25-inch televisions provides a new hip and fresh atmosphere. It features major

sports broadcasts, with international drinks, cocktails and a new food menu. Lobby Bar: Located in our beautiful atrium, the Lobby Bar also has a hipper,

more contemporary look with new furniture.

Lobby and Atrium: In addition to the new lobby furniture that had been installed

shortly before the storm, the lobby and atrium have new furniture, new carpets and new

décor.

Guestrooms: Although the resort’s guestrooms were completely renovated in

mid-2004, all damaged rooms have received new paint, furniture, televisions,

refreshment centers and air-conditioning units. All 426 guestrooms feature the Hilton

Serenity collection. This includes the new Serenity Collection Beds, featuring the

internationally-acclaimed Suite Dreams mattresses, Crabtree & Evelyn’s deluxe personal

care amenities, the new MP3 CD-Alarm Clock Radio and more. To learn more about the

Serenity Collection, please visit www.hilton.com.

Guestrooms Phone System: All guestrooms now feature three new telephones

(a cordless phone next to the bed, a full-feature phone on the desk, and a wall-mounted

phone in the bathroom) as part of a new $1.2 million-dollar, state-of-the-art

telecommunications system. New features include multi-language capabilities, voicemail,

speakerphones and two separate lines.

Villas: All guestroom doors, service doors, ceilings, and roofs have been

completely repaired and/or replaced. All Villas were repainted, and the walking gardens

and pathways are now lushly landscaped.

Hilton Cancun Golf Club: A new $1.5 million dollar TORO “Flowtronics” fully-

automated irrigation system will be installed throughout the 18 holes of the course. This

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will help maintain the golf course in optimum condition. It will also feature a new water

pump station, plus new landscaping and sand bunkers.

Ballrooms/Meeting Rooms: Ballrooms and meeting rooms (all 30,000 sq. feet)

have new AC equipment (including foyers), new carpet, refurbished and/or new doors,

new sound and lighting system, new pre-function and foyer furniture, new art, new paint

and treatment on interior walls, new air walls, new ceilings, new banquet chairs, tables

and new banquet equipment. The Miramar Ballroom also features new chandeliers.

Business Center: The new business center is fully automated and accessible

24/7. In-room printing and other enhanced capabilities are of great value to guests.

Signage: New high-level exterior logos have changed from blue to red in order

to enhance their beauty and long-range visibility.

The Hilton Cancun has also won two prestigious awards recently for exemplary

service by the resort’s team members: the 2005 “Go for the Green” award, and the

“Spirit of Hilton” award. The “Go for the Green” award is achieved by a point system,

based on five key performance areas. All hotel team members achieving their goals

share in the award, with each receiving a check for up to $500.

The “Spirit of Hilton” award is given to the hotel with team members who

demonstrate the best spirit and attitude. Normally this award is given to one team

member, but last year 40 team members of the Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort spent

four nights and five days with 257 guests in a shelter during Hurricane Wilma. Based on

“above and beyond service” by these 40 team members during the hurricane, the Hilton

Cancun Golf & Spa Resort was chosen for the 2005 “Spirit of Hilton” award.

A celebration at the resort will take place this month. All of Hilton Hotels

Corporation’s owned and managed hotels, across all brands, compete for these

prestigious awards. This represents almost 2,700 hotels in more than 80 countries, with

150,000 team members worldwide.

For reservations and more information, call 1-800-HILTONS or visit the website,

www.hiltoncancun.com.

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Notes to editor: A recent color photo of the Hilton Cancun’s new beach is available on request.

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The Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort is Cancun’s only resort with an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course. Set in a 150-acre tropical paradise, this AAA Four-Diamond Award winner features 426 luxurious ocean-view guest rooms, including 23 suites and 82 private villas. All rooms feature a terrace or step-out balcony, high-speed, wireless Internet access, mini-bar and in-room safe deposit boxes. A new 12,000-square-foot Wellness Spa offers the ultimate in spa and beauty treatments. Sun lovers can relax on 700 yards of exclusive white-sand beach, or swim in seven magnificent pools, including an infinity pool and two heated whirlpools. Food and beverage outlets include five restaurants and three bars. Meeting and incentive planners have a choice of 16 conference rooms for special events, conventions and gala dinners with over 30,000 sq. feet of versatile meeting space. For families, a seasonal Kid’s Club features an Iguana Club, with fun and educational games for children. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports, snorkeling and scuba diving lessons, tennis, soccer field (FIFA regulation-size), jogging track and table tennis.