CONTACT James Bocanegra Hilton Palacio del Rio +1 210.270.0783 james.bocanegra@hilton.com Brian Getman Hilton Palacio del Rio +1 210 270 0757 brian.getman@hilton.com Hilton Palacio del Rio Appoints Joseph Feldmann as Senior Sous Chef SAN ANTONIO – January 17, 2014 – Zachry Hospitality today announced appointment of Joseph Feldmann as Senior Sous Chef. He will manage food and beverage initiatives in catering, in-room dining and the hotel's culinary operations including The River's Edge Cafe and Patio Bar. James Bocanegra, executive chef, Hilton Palacio del Rio, said, “We are excited to welcome Joseph to the culinary team at Hilton Palacio del Rio. His creativity and passion for the culinary arts will delight our guests." Feldmann brings 8 years of experience to his new role at Hilton Palacio del Rio. In his former role at Piatti Éilan San Antonio Italian Restaurant, he was responsible for brunch, lunch and dinner service. Prior to Piatti Éilan, Feldmann worked as an executive chef at Sonny McLean's restaurant in California where he developed new menus and specialty items including wine/beer/food pairings, weekly specials, craft beer dinners, and catering events. Feldmann has also held positions with Oceana Hotel in Santa Monica and Falcon Restaurant and Lounge in Los Angeles. Feldmann earned his culinary arts degree from Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA. Media can access additional information about Hilton Palacio del Rio at http:// news.hilton.com/palaciodelrio. Hilton Palacio del Rio Located on the famous River Walk in beautiful downtown San Antonio, Hilton Palacio del Rio is only two blocks from the world-famous Alamo, and not far from two PGA Tour courses, the San Antonio Zoo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Sea World, the San Antonio Convention Center and the Alamodome. Recent renovations have transformed this iconic River Walk hotel to convey a contemporary flavor within a hacienda setting. Hilton Palacio del Rio offers several dining options, flexible meeting space, a pool and fitness center and is the only hotel in downtown San Antonio that features a private balcony in every room. www.palaciodelrio.hilton.com About Hilton Hotels & Resorts Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Access the latest news at news.hilton.com and begin your journey at www.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials. View a list of official social channels at www.hilton.com/social. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market leading brands. //