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ROCHESTER, New York – February 24, 2022 – Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece.  Ideal for both short term and long-term accommodation needs, the hotel features 119 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine.

“Like many industries, the pandemic was especially detrimental to the travel and tourism industry,” said Monica Harnischfeger, Director of Sales for the new hotel.  “We are so excited to finally be getting the doors opened on this beautiful new extended stay hotel!”

Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece was recently purchased and will be managed by Springwood Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management company headquartered in York, PA.  Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece offers all-suite accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and modular furniture, providing guests the flexibility to customize their suite to their style and preference. The hotel features complimentary Internet, inviting communal spaces, and trademark Home2 Suites amenities such as Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, and the Inspired Table, a complimentary daily breakfast that includes more than 400 potential combinations. Guests can enjoy an indoor saline pool, fire pit and grill area. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester/Greece is pet-friendly. 

Minutes from Rochester International Airport, located at 400 Bellwood Drive in Canal Ponds Business Park, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece offers guests convenient access to local corporate parks, The Strong Museum, Greece Ridge Mall, and University of Rochester.  The property is centrally located off of Lexington Avenue Exit 22, I-390, accessible to key attraction points in the Rochester Greece market.

“Home2 Suites Rochester Greece is the newest hotel in the western Rochester area by over 10 years,” said Hunter Doran, General Manager for the hotel.  “The product is beautifully appointed, and very accessible to all of the major attraction points with our immediate access to I-390.”

Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece participates in Hilton’s award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where Honors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. 

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the property to be hosted in early spring.  The team at the hotel is welcoming media tours of the property for media organizations who are interested in visiting this brand new extended stay hotel.  Media tours can be arranged by contacting the hotel sales department directly. 

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.greecerochester.home2suitesbyhilton.com, or call 585-432-1010. Read more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at www.home2suites.com and www.news.home2suites.com.

About Home2 Suites by Hilton Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest-growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guestroom configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and customizable guestroom designs; laundry and fitness areas; complimentary WiFi; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business centers; expansive community spaces; and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has 395 hotels with 455 in the pipeline. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard WiFi, and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations), available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app.

From Business Traveler magazine FEBRUARY 14, 2022 BY HANNAH BRANDLER

The US travel and tourism industry is forecast to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, according to projections from the World Travel and Tourism Council.

The sector’s contribution to the US GDP is predicted to finish the year at almost $2 trillion, a rise of 6.2 percent over the $1.87 trillion travel and tourism posted in 2019, according to WTTC’s latest modeling forecasts.

An analysis by WTTC and Oxford Economics found that spending on domestic travel and tourism in the US this year is projected to outperform pre-pandemic levels by 11.3 percent, reach over $1.1 trillion.

The forecast also projects spending by international travelers in the US could reach nearly $155 billion in 2022, a growth of $113 billion over last year, but still 14 percent below 2019 levels.

Travel and tourism employment could also surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching nearly 16.8 million jobs – above pre-pandemic levels by almost 200,000 jobs.

However the WTTC warns that its forecast is dependent on governments easing global travel restrictions and the continuing rollout of the vaccine and booster programs around the world.

“Our latest forecast shows the recovery significantly picking up this year as infection rates subside and travelers continue benefiting from the protection offered by the vaccine and boosters,” said Julia Simpson, president and CEO of WTTC.

“As travel restrictions ease and consumer confidence returns, we expect a welcome release of pent-up travel and tourism demand. That, together with what we hope will be a strong consumer-led economic recovery, creates a positive outlook for the sector.”

In 2019 the travel and tourism sector generated nearly $9.2 trillion for the global economy, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic slashed that in half, with 2020 posting a loss of nearly $4.5 trillion, a drop of 49.1 percent.

Recent research by WTTC shows that the sector could grow to $8.6 trillion this year, just 6.4 percent behind pre-pandemic levels.

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