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100

This actress/singer/rapper goes by the name Dana Owens.

Queen Latifah

100

This phrase is commonly referred to as an SRP.

Special Rate Plan

100

It was in this year that Hilton acquired Promus hotels

1999

100

This city was Hilton Hotels' previous headquarters location.

Beverly Hills

100

This is the address of the last operational Hilton corporate office in Texas

15305 Dallas North Tollway, Addison, TX 75001

200

They are the biggest selling US girl group of all time.

TLC

200

Many hotels also call this the BAR.

Best Available Rate

200

In the acquisition of PROMUS, Hilton acquired these 5 brands. 

DoubleTree
Red Lion
Embassy Suites
Hampton Inn
Homewood Suites

200

Name a hotel that has been on the Big 8 list

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HNLHV
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NYCWA
NYCWT
SFOFH
CHIOH
MSYNH
NYCNH

200

Name 3 conference rooms in the Colonnade

Glasgow
London
San Francisco
etc

300

This artist has been sampled more than any other in history

James Brown

300

Commonly referred to as RFP, the acronym actually means this.  

Bonus Points: They deal with a lot of CNRs. 

Request for Proposal

Bonus: Corporate Negotiated Rate

300

Beginning in 2022, it is on this day of the week a guest can get a complimentary light dinner at any Homewood Suites location!

Wednesday

300

The first hotel to bear the Hilton name, the Dallas Hilton is currently operating under this title.

Hotel Indigo

300

This on again/off again alter-ego was suggested as a replacement name for the GDM Department.

RM Support or Revenue Management Support (RMS)

400

Who owns the masters for the Beatles?


Daily Double: Who is the previous owner

Paul McCarteny & Sony


Bonus Michael Jackson

400

This kind of database is commonly referenced as SQL.

Structured Query Language

400

Other than the flagship, this is the oldest operating Hilton brand

Doubletree

400

Hilton created the world's first central reservations office, titled with this acronym. The reservations team of 8 members on staff booking reservations for any of Hilton's then 28 hotels. Reservations agents used the "availability board" to track records. The chalk board measured 30 feet by 6 feet. Bookings could be made for any Hilton via telephone, telegram, or Teletype.

HILCRON

400

In 2016, Hilton spun off its timeshare and real estate businesses, creating these three independent public companies

Park Hotels & Resorts
Hilton Gran Vacations
Hilton Hotels

500

Before going solo, Missy Elliott was originally a part of this girl group, that performed "It's Alright" on the Dangerous Minds Soundtrack.

Sista

500

You will need this if you want to shop a rate on a GDS. What is the acronym and its meaning?

Rate Access Code

500

Mike Rose, CEO of Holiday Inn created this soon to be Hilton Brand in 1983.

Embassy Suites

500

In 1965, Hilton launched the first hotel concept created specifically for women guests. To appeal to female travelers, a number of properties offered floors occupied by only women along with distinct amenities for their usage. This was the name of the concept.

Lady Hilton
500

Conrad Hilton, played by Chelcie Ross was featured as a major character in this tv show.

Mad Men

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