In partnership with running app RunGo, Hilton rolls out bespoke routes for seven hotels in Netherlands in time for major Dutch marathons

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Video: running routes and GPS art at Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

The Netherlands – 11 OCTOBER 2021 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today launched a new initiative in the Netherlands featuring bespoke guided running routes available to guests at seven of its hotels. Together with RunGo, the unique voice navigated running app, Hilton has created three bespoke routes under the themes running, sightseeing and mindfulness for each hotel.

Erwin Verhoog, vice president operations, Continental Europe Hilton, said, “With outdoor exercise more popular than ever, we are excited to partner with RunGo to offer guided running routes to our guests in the Netherlands. With both the Amsterdam Marathon and Rotterdam Marathon fast approaching, now is the perfect time to introduce this new functionality and allow our guests to enjoy bespoke routes designed to help them exercise, experience the city and benefit from the positive mental impact of running.”

Noah Bloom, Head of Partnerships at RunGo, said, "We are thrilled to be partnering with an international brand such as Hilton, allowing guests at their hotels in the Netherlands to explore their environment and keep fit at the same time. We believe that walking, jogging, and running outdoors is the perfect way to get acquainted with a new city and, with routes ranging from three to nine kilometres and beyond, and themed runs that focus on sightseeing, mindfulness, and GPS art as well as fitness, we’ve made sure that there are options for all abilities and interests."

Centred around a starting point from the hotel, guests will be able to connect to RunGo’s app and select the route they wish to take: accessible routes of a few kilometres, longer sightseeing tours, challenging and exploratory courses, and, in some properties, art drawn by the path you run created by local GPS artist Runbrandt.

Once selected, guests can run, jog or walk their route with audio and written direction from their phones, taking in the local area and sights and sounds of their surroundings. Very few out-and-back routes will be offered: exploration needs loops, and safe navigation allows it.

This announcement comes days before the Amsterdam Marathon, taking place this weekend, and the Rotterdam Marathon, taking place next weekend, two national events that see runners all over the country come together. Guests will be able to find marathon weekend prep routes built on the final five kilometres of these race routes: the perfect pre-race run, allowing you to visualize your race and hear unique insights from the app.

Video: running at DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen

Following restrictions last year that saw gyms and other indoor sports facilities close, outdoor running dramatically increased in popularity all over the world. RunGo saw a marked growth of 159% of completed runs and parks saw increased traffic from people enjoying nature more than ever before. Now, as domestic and international travel opens, travellers can bring their renewed love for outdoor running with them as they travel.

Hilton’s partnership with RunGo is the latest in a series of new technologies introduced across its hotels, including digital key, digital check-in and room selection.

Hilton and RunGo’s guided running routes will be available at the following locations:

Find the property pages at hilton.rungoapp.com

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 118 million 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 newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About RunGo

The mission at RunGo is to encourage people to explore their world and prioritize their well-being. This is done by creating memorable experiences out of navigation.

RunGo is the #1 running app on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android for audio-guided running routes. The same platform powers digitally annotated, custom concierge maps, as well as Hotel Guides, which are the most effective hotel recommendation engine for nearby points of interest. These programs are trusted by hundreds of hotels and thousands of running races around the world.

RunGo is based in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more at rungoapp.com.

Explore Like Never Before: Hilton Launches Bespoke Guided Running Routes Across Hotels in the Netherlands