MCLEAN, Va., Nov 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide's 10 brands, launched its Global Online Shopping Mall, offering members throughout the world a chance to transform their HHonors points into exclusive merchandise and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The online mall, available at www.HHonors.com/Shopping , is the largest of its kind for the hospitality industry, containing more than 20,000 items, from high-end jewelry, toys and electronics, to helicopter tours and donation opportunities. Items can be purchased and shipped to more than 185 countries, regardless of where the Hilton HHonors shopper lives.

"Hilton HHonors members know they can redeem their points for complimentary stays at our more than 3,750 properties in 85 countries," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, global customer marketing, Hilton Worldwide. "But with the expansion of our HHonors Global Shopping Mall, we're giving members around the world the chance to go beyond just stays, to convert points into endless possibilities -- whether it's an experience they've always wanted to have or a gift they've always wanted to give."

Chants of "Free, Free Palestine" and "Israel Is Here To Stay" resounded along New York City's Park Avenue, as both anti-Israel forces and pro-Israel supporters squared off in front of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Tuesday evening, March 9th, while inside the hotel the organization known as The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces gathered for their annual gala fundraising dinner. The guest of honor and keynote speaker for this year's dinner was Lt. General Gabi Ashkenazi, Chief of Staff of the IDF. As part of their Israel Apartheid Week activities, 13 anti-Israel organizations including Adalah-NY,...

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