Hampton to Sponsor Annual Black Family Reunion
AUGUST 27, 2007. Hampton, the national brand of more than 1,400 mid-priced Hampton Inn(R) and Hampton Inn & Suites(R) hotels, today has announced that for the second year in a row the hotel company has been named one of the official sponsors of the 22nd annual National Black Family Reunion Celebration presented by the National Council of Negro Women to be held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on September 8-9, 2007.
Beginning August 27, consumers can enter to win their own family reunion at www.hampton.com/familyreuniongiveaway.*
The annual Black Family Reunion Celebration (BFRC) is a two-day cultural event that is recognized as the largest, most significant family event in the nation, attracting more than 500,000 people each year. The two-day festival celebrates the enduring strengths and traditional values of the African-American family.
"We are honored to have the opportunity again this year to sponsor this amazing event that reunites families all across the United States," said Judy Christa-Cathey, vice president, Hampton brand marketing. "Diversity is now and will continue to be a top priority with the Hampton brand, Hilton Hotels Corporation and with our hotel team members and our commitment to this event helps us to strengthen our diversity goals and outreach."
The family reunion online promotion is going on August 27 through September 30, 2007.* Participants can enter to win at www.hampton.com/familyreuniongiveaway once per day. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the sweepstakes. One Grand Prize winner will receive a total of 25 free nights (for use in any increments, room and tax only) at any Hampton Hotel of their choice. The winner will be announced after November 1, 2007.*
You can also visit the National Black Family Reunion Celebration's Web site at www.ncnw.org. To learn more about the 22nd Annual National Black Family Reunion Celebration and to register for your chance to win, visit
www.hampton.com/familyreuniongiveaway.
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