BEVERLY HILLS, CA, May 12, 2008. HHonors Members Can Receive Discounts and Earn Bonus Points on Qualifying Budget Rentals through June 30, 2008

Hilton HHonors , the global guest loyalty program, has announced a new alliance with Budget Rent A Car, which will provide HHonors members with a quick and easy way to earn HHonors points and receive up to 20 percent off when they rent from Budget.

To celebrate this new alliance, Hilton HHonors is offering members up to 2,000 HHonors bonus points for renting a car at participating Budget locations in the U.S. or Canada through June 30, 2008. A rental for one to three days earns 1,000 HHonors bonus points; for rentals of four days or more, members will receive 2,000 HHonors bonus points. After June 30, Hilton HHonors members can earn 250 HHonors bonus points on qualifying rentals at participating Budget locations. For more information visit HiltonHHonors.com/budget.

“By offering more car rental alliances than many competing programs, Hilton HHonors provides members with more ways to conveniently earn points while they travel,” said Adam Burke, senior vice president of customer loyalty for Hilton Hotels Corporation. “With over 1,900 car rental locations and 50 years in the business, Budget is a fit for our program. Now, HHonors members can enjoy the great value and service provided by Budget while earning HHonors bonus points.”

“Budget customers are savvy shoppers who appreciate great deals,” said Kaye Ceille, senior vice president of global travel and partnership sales at Avis Budget Group, parent company of Budget. “As people begin planning their summer travel, this alliance offers them a new way to make their travel dollar go farther. As one of the world’s foremost global travel loyalty programs, we believe Hilton HHonors will prove to be very appealing to Budget renters.”