Hilton to sponsor Canada Basketball
By Adnews Staff
The Hilton Family of Hotels - Canada has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with Canada Basketball. The private, not-for-profit corporation promotes the sport of basketball in this country and supports national Canadian teams at the Olympic, Pan American, FISU Games and World Championship tournaments. Hilton Canada will be the official hotel of the organization, providing team accommodations and corporate event services. "The national presence of the Canada Basketball programs in rural and urban centres across Canada provides a perfect fit for our expanding portfolio of hotels," said Anna-Lisa Mantesso, regional vice-president of sales and marketing for the company. The company operates hotels in Canada under the names Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton.