The first-ever food baked in outer space will be available on Aug. 4 at all DoubleTree U.S. hotels

Calling all cookie lovers, in celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, DoubleTree by Hilton is extending its signature warm welcome to everyone, from guests to the general public. On this delicious day, stop by DoubleTree by Hilton’s U.S. hotels to choose between a complimentary original warm chocolate chip cookie or the allergy-friendly version.

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DoubleTree by Hilton's signature chocolate chip cookie (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our chocolate chip cookie is a proud tradition, symbolizing the warm welcome and comfortable stay that the brand is known for,” said Shawn McAteer, brand leader, DoubleTree by Hilton. “We are excited to share our signature welcoming gesture beyond our guests to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day this year, synonymous with the caring hospitality guests receive with every visit.”

The DoubleTree Cookie debuted in 1986 and has since grown to become a beloved part of the guest experience, earning a passionate following around the globe. The brand continues to innovate and elevate its warm welcome to an array of audiences including bakers, astronauts, and travelers alike. Every year, more than 20 million of the original DoubleTree by Hilton cookies are enjoyed around the world.

In 2019, the DoubleTree cookie made aerospace history when it was baked in orbit aboard the International Space Station during experiments aimed at making space travel more hospitable. This spring, representing the brand’s commitment to warm and caring service anywhere in the universe, the first-ever food baked in space, the DoubleTree cookie, landed on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

In 2023, on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, DoubleTree by Hilton introduced an allergy-friendly version of the chocolate chip cookie to extend the brand’s signature welcome to even more guests. Served as an option alongside the original at check-in, the soft-baked allergy-friendly chocolate chip cookie is made in collaboration with Partake Foods, in a dedicated top nine allergen-free facility and is gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan.

For those unable to visit one of the nearly 400 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels across the U.S. this National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, brand’s official recipe cookie recipe is readily available for at-home bakers to create the warm and comforting treat in their own kitchen.

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About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of over 680 hotels with more than 155,000 rooms across 56 countries and territories. For more than 55 years, DoubleTree by Hilton has continued to be a symbol of comfort for business and leisure travelers around the world, from welcoming guests with its signature, warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, to serving the local community. DoubleTree by Hilton offers contemporary accommodations and amenities, including unique food and beverage experiences, state-of-the-art fitness offerings and meetings and events spaces. Experience a positive stay at DoubleTree by Hilton by booking at doubletree.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about DoubleTree by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/doubletree, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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