Hilton Worldwide Names Dasha Ross Director, Global Corporate Communications
September 15, 2010 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Dasha Ross, who joins the company as Director, Global Corporate Communications. In her new role, Ross will support continuing efforts to promote the Hilton Worldwide corporation from a global perspective, working with corporate and divisional leadership to implement internal and external communications strategies. She will focus in particular on outreach to consumer and trade media.
Ross has 12 years of experience in public relations, with the majority of her experience acquired within the hospitality industry. Ross has held a number of communications roles at Marriott International, most recently senior manager, public relations. In this role, Ross developed and implemented national public relations programs. While at Marriott Ross also served as regional manager of public relations in Los Angeles, where she spearheaded Marriott's West Coast corporate communications office. Ross also held the positions of manager, international public relations; manager, media relations; and coordinator, media relations; during her tenure at Marriott. Prior to Marriott, Ross worked as an account executive for Alan Taylor Communications (now Taylor PR) and Ruder Finn.
“Hilton Worldwide will benefit greatly from Dasha's significant public relations expertise in the hospitality industry,” said Ellen D. Gonda, senior vice president, global corporate communications. “Her extensive experience in media relations will be very beneficial as we continue to strive towards becoming the preeminent global hospitality company.”
Ross holds a Master of Science/Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing Management from the University of Maryland, University College. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has also completed Crisis Management training with the Ammerman Experience.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
