Hilton Garden Inn Kicks Off Holiday Season Early
Online Video Contest
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 - Professional hoofers and novice shufflers alike will have the chance to show off their best moves and dance kicks this holiday season as Hilton Garden Inn celebrates the second year as official hotel sponsor of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, by encouraging consumers to submit their high kicks and dance moves to the "Holiday Kick Start" video contest.
In addition to bragging rights, participants will vie for a holiday-inspired prize of a lifetime: a trip for four to New York City, which includes four nights in the Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street (located right in Herald Square), a bus ride with the Radio City Rockettes to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, four great seats to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular show at Radio City Music Hall, a special meet and greet with the Radio City Rockettes before the show and $1,000 of spending money for the big trip!
"We know there are a lot of aspiring dancers and kickers out there in America who just can't resist the urge to lace up their dance shoes and show us what they're made of," said Jim Cone, Hilton Garden Inn, Vice President Brand Marketing. "Nothing says the holiday season quite like the kick line from the Radio City Rockettes, but we know there are other aspiring dancers out there with moves worthy of our contest. What better way to kick off the holiday season a bit early, and celebrate our association with the world famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular."
Hilton Garden Inn is looking for the traditional and outrageous and everything in between! Families, friends, pets and grandparents, among others, are encouraged to submit their smooth moves. The contest, which officially launched today, will run from September 14th through October 21st. Video submissions will be judged by Hilton Garden Inn and Radio City to choose the top 10 finalists and then consumers will have a chance to get in on the fun by voting for their favorites. The nine first place winners who don't take home the grand prize will receive a $100 Macy's gift card and one "Be My Guest" gift certificate valid for a one night stay at any Hilton Garden Inn.
This is Hilton Garden Inn's second year as the official hotel partner of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The touring production will travel to more than 30 cities in the U.S. and Canada performing their world-famous show and bringing early holiday joy. Like last year, the cast and crew will stay at many Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton Family locations during their tour.
For more information about the contest, visit www.HGIkickstart.com
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