DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces New Global Brand Identity

Article from BusinessWire:

Hilton Worldwide today introduced a new brand logo and name for DoubleTree by Hilton (currently Doubletree) in front of more than 1,900 hotel owners, operators and corporate executives at the company’s first-ever Global Partnership Conference in Orlando. This first phase of a renewed DoubleTree by Hilton business strategy has been developed to further reinforce the brand’s relationship within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels and the company’s continued commitment to the future growth, expansion, and evolution of DoubleTree by Hilton within the hospitality industry.

“The introduction of our new DoubleTree by Hilton global identity communicates, with a new unified worldwide look, the brand’s proud Hilton Worldwide affiliation and acts as a stronger symbol for current and future customers to associate today’s DoubleTree by Hilton with its highly positive brand attributes”

The DoubleTree by Hilton logo and name officially will be launched during the first half of 2011, as part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative that will feature new advertising, marketing and communications campaigns, as well as new amenities and services for guests at DoubleTree by Hilton’s fast-growing collection of 240 hotels on five continents.

Design features of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand identity include:

* Addition of “by Hilton” to the brand name in proper theme and variation, to create a more direct affiliation and distinction between DoubleTree and its parent company, Hilton Worldwide;
* Introduction of a modern, sophisticated, stylized illustration of the brand’s signature two trees;
* Integration of new, contemporary fonts and color palettes custom-designed for the brand

“By celebrating a modern, updated look and feel for DoubleTree by Hilton in logo, product and services, we hope this new brand strategy will enhance name recognition and consumer preference and energize these outstanding hotels’ natural and welcoming characteristics for many months and years to come,” said Paul Brown, president – global brands and commercial services for Hilton Worldwide.

About Doubletree Hotels
To make reservations at any Doubletree hotel, travelers can visit our website at www.Doubletree.com, contact their preferred travel professional or call 1-800-222-TREE in the U.S. and Canada.


Rocky Horror Returns To San Jose

Live Rocky Horror cast Barely Legal is bringing the cult classic film to the Camera 3 Cinema, right down the street from the Doubletree Hotel San Jose! This is a ONE TIME SHOW on Saturday January 29 @ 11:30pm. Come do the Time Warp again in downtown San Jose!

Looking for a tasty treat to go along with Rocky Horror? Psycho Donuts will be there with some deliciously deviant donuts in a Rocky Horror theme!

Don’t miss your chance to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show brought to life in downtown San Jose!

Stay with us at the Doubletree Hotel, we’ll be right down the street!


Downtown Campbell Third Friday Artwalk

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The Downtown Campbell Third Friday ArtWalk is a casual, “tour-on-your-own” style art walk. It’s a great opportunity to visit with the artists and view their new works in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Guest artists are hosted each month and are located in the shops, boutiques and galleries throughout downtown. Grab a map and brochure at any of the participating galleries: The Art Beat, Bruni Gallery, Gallery of Dreams, Debbie Marie Gallery, Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery, Stone Griffin Gallery, Itty Bitty Boutique and Sonoma Chicken Coup.

Having Campbell only minutes away for The Doubletree San Jose, makes it easy for all guests to enjoy events, big and small, around the area. Stay with us at The Doubletree Hotel San Jose and experience this fun (and free) festival!

Harlem Globetrotters in SAN JOSE

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The Harlem Globetrotters are coming the the HP Pavilion THIS FRIDAY (January 14th) and SATURDAY (January 15th)

For 84 tremendous years, the Harlem Globetrotters have thrilled audiences around the world. Today, a new generation of stars carries on this storied tradition with timeless basketball exhibitions. Some of the most recognizable names in basketball history have entertained audiences in the Globetrotter uniform. The Globetrotters have played more than 25,000 games, entertaining everyone from Presidents to Popes.

The Doubletree San Jose is only minutes away from the HP Pavilion! Book a room, grab a ticket, and make it a fun weekend getaway!

2011 Silicon Valley International Auto Show

The Silicon Valley International Auto Show has been at the San Jose Convention Center for more than a decade. This consumer tradeshow is the highest attended tradeshow in San Jose, showing off the latest cars, crossovers, trucks and more. From ultra high-end exotics to the latest alternative fuel vehicles, this automotive extravaganza is bigger, with more makes and models than last year, and offers something for families, car fanatics and consumers in the market for a new car.

Today – Sunday, Jan. 9 @ San Jose Convention Center

Tickets range from $5-$9, cash only.

For more information, click here.

Come for the Auto Show and stay with us, DoubleTree San Jose. We are only minutes away from the convention center, along with tons of other businesses (restaurants, bars, etc).


NYE almost SOLD OUT!!

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We are running out of Tickets for both New Year’s Eve at Club Max and Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops!!

If you are wanting to come to either of our New Year’s Eve events we suggest you reserve a ticket asap!

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops has already booked many reservations, only a few seats left. This dinner is a delicious 4-Course, prix fixe meal! You do not want to miss out on this romantic meal to bring in the new year!

Club Max is the place-to-be this New Year’s! We are almost at our max for selling tickets, so call and reserve a ticket now at 408.437.2199

For those of you who have already reserved a ticket, be prepared for a amazingly memorable night! See you all there!

The Nutcracker

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The San Jose Center of Performing Arts is showing a holiday favorite, The Nutcracker!

These last 2 weeks are the last times to see this amazing performance. Have a romantic night or a family night with dinner at Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops before the show. Or make a weekend out of it and stay at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose!

Performance times:
Fri Dec 17 (7:30pm)
Sat Dec 18 (1:30 and 7:30pm)
Sun Dec 19 (1:30pm)
Tue Dec 21 (1:30 and 7:30pm)
Wed Dec 22 (1:30 and 7:30pm)
Thu Dec 23 (1:30 and 7:30pm)
Fri Dec 24 (1:30pm)
Sun Dec 26 (1:30pm)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


Second Harvest Food Bank

The last few months, Doubletree Hotel San Jose’s CARE Committee, has teamed up with Bachrodt Elementary School in collecting canned food to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and Modesto. All of the food collected will be distributed to low income families with in the area between Daly City and Gilroy. The last fiscal year (July 2009 – July 2010), Second Harvest collected and distributed over 45.5 million pounds of nutritious food to families in need.

Last month, Doubletree San Jose’s Care Committee, visited the Bachrodt Elementary and introduced the program and concept of hunger to the second grade class.

This week, the class will be coming to the hotel to deliver their collected food, get a tour of the hotel, and enjoy in a celebratory lunch for all their hard work.

This is part of the Doubletree Brand “Teaching Kids to CARE”

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Ansel Adams Opens this Weekend in San Jose

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Staying around San Jose for the long weekend? Take time to visit a local museum. The San Jose Museum of Art debuts an Ansel Adams exhibition this Saturday, September 5th. Adams is famed for his landscape photography and also happens to be a native Californian!

For more info visit the San Jose Museum of Art

Museum is located in Downtown San Jose, just 4 miles from Doubletree Hotel San Jose.