Christian Kuhn Named Vice President, Marketing, for Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton

MCLEAN, Va. - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, and Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended-stay guests, announce the appointment of Christian Kuhn as vice president, marketing. In his new role, Kuhn is responsible for the strategic development of Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites' global brand positioning and leading overall marketing initiatives to drive revenue, improve market share, build brand loyalty, and support development growth. 

Prior to joining Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites, Kuhn served as director of brand marketing for Embassy Suites.  During his three year tenure at Embassy Suites, Kuhn created and launched over 12 unique promotional sweepstakes, each setting new ROI records.  He also guided the brand to build its first econometric model which ultimately led to the creation of the award-winning television marketing campaign featuring the "Mr. More" character.   Under his leadership the Embassy Suites marketing team was awarded the Travel Weekly Gold Magellan for TV Campaigns, two Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) Adrian Awards - Silver for Sweepstakes and Bronze for Complete Advertising, The Premier Print Award as well as a Platinum Hermes Creative award.

"Christian brings an innovative results-driven approach to our award-winning extended-stay brands," said Bill Duncan, global head, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton.  "Looking at his track-record with Embassy Suites, his strategic guidance will be an asset as we look to build upon our recent successes and set new growth records for both Homewood and Home2 Suites."

Kuhn has more than 20 years of marketing experience, with more than 12 years at America Online (AOL) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).  At each organization he leveraged his marketing expertise in addition to his database marketing and segmentation background to create best in class marketing concepts and promotions.

Kuhn, his wife Laura and their two children will be relocating from the McLean, VA Hilton Worldwide headquarters to the Memphis Commercial Services Center.

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Contact:
Jennifer Hughes
Homewood Suites / Home2 Suites by Hilton
(901) 374-6518
jennifer.hughes@hilton.com

About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, is a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest.  As the fastest growing brand in the history of Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, Tenn.-based Home2 Suites offers a complimentary breakfast selection; innovative and customizable guest room design; combination laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations. For more information about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit www.home2mediacenter.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/.