""This hotel is independently owned and operated, and these actions were not reflective of Hilton values," Hilton said in a statement to Business Insider. "We have been in direct contact with the hotel, and they have apologized for the actions of their team, which was not in keeping with their policies. They have taken immediate action to resolve this matter and are contacting impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated.""
"According to a screenshot shared by DHS on Tuesday, a Hampton Inn in Lakeville, south of Minneapolis, said it was "not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property." "If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation," the screenshot said. Hilton said it doesn't own or operate the hotel."
A Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota canceled reservations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after posting that it would not allow ICE or immigration agents to stay. The Department of Homeland Security shared a screenshot of the message and identified the property under the Hilton brand. Hilton clarified that the hotel is independently owned and operated, apologized on the hotel's behalf, and said the actions did not reflect Hilton values. Everpeak Hospitality, the hotel's owner, said the incident was inconsistent with its welcoming policy, apologized, and contacted impacted guests. Most Hilton-branded hotels are franchised and not directly owned by Hilton.
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