GTA and Hilton Worldwide Agree to Global Distribution Agreement for Hilton Garden Inn

LONDON, December 16 - GTA by Travelport, a global travel wholesaler today announced that they
have further strengthened their strategic relationship with Hilton Worldwide
by agreeing to the distribution of the entire global portfolio of Hilton
Garden Inn properties.

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The agreement makes nearly 500 Hilton Garden Inn properties available to
GTA's thousands of tour operator and travel agency customers. The global
range of Hilton Garden Inn properties complements GTA's existing range of
hotels and destination services and nearly 500 Hilton Garden Inn properties
are available to book today across the GTA distribution channels.

"The Hilton Garden Inn brand is an excellent addition to our existing
portfolio of hotels and accommodation products," said Kurt Ekert, GTA Chief
Operating Officer. "The addition of this range of hotels enables us to offer
our clients expanded choice in the mid-range of the hotel market, coupled
with the benefits of best-rate assurance and added last minute availability."

"The global nature of the Hilton Garden Inn brand is a perfect fit for
GTA, its tour operators and travel agency customers," said Mark Nogal, VP,
Brand Performance and Sales Support, Hilton Garden Inn. "With hotels in
locations such as India, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Canada, as well as the
United States, and with preferred amenities suited to all types of
travellers, we feel our strengthened relationship with GTA is mutually
beneficial."

About GTA

GTA (Gullivers Travel Associates) is a world leader in the provision of
ground travel products and services. GTA uses industry-leading online
technology to market and distribute global travel content, including more
than 31,000 hotels & apartments with instant confirmation, in over 130
countries. Other travel services include car hire, sightseeing tours and
attractions, private transfers, group travel and rail passes. GTA also
provides online destination information, including 300 extensive city and
country travel guides, weather reports, currency conversion and travel health
advice. GTA, www.gta-travel.com, is a Travelport business. Travelport is one
of the largest and most geographically diverse travel companies, dedicated to
creating the exceptional travel experiences the world demands.

More information about GTA is available at www.gta-travel.com/.

About Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn is an award-winning, upscale mid-market brand that
continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they
need to be most productive on the road - from complimentary wired and Wi-Fi
Internet access in all guestrooms and PrinterOn mobile printing to the
hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center to one of the most comfortable
beds you will ever experience with the Garden Sleep System. So whether on the
road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities
and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart
while away from home. To find out more about Hilton Garden Inn locations
throughout Europe, North America, Central America, Middle East, Asia Pacific
and Africa, visit HGI.com. When tomorrow is a big day, stay HGI tonight.

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 90 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. Our brands are comprised of more than 3,400 hotels in 79
countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels &
Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn,
Hampton Inn & Suites, 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, please visit
www.hiltonworldwide.com.

    Media Contacts:
    Chris Gardiner
    Director, Corporate
    Communications
    Travelport
    Tel. +44-(0)-1753-288-042
    chris.gardiner@travelport.com

    Amy Chang
    Corporate Communications
    Travelport
    Tel. +1-973-939-1059
    amy.chang@travelport.com

Chris Gardiner, Director, Corporate Communications, +44-(0)-1753-288-042, chris.gardiner at travelport.com; or Amy Chang, Corporate Communications, +1-973-939-1059, amy.chang at travelport.com, both of Travelport