Second Annual HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway Kicks Off August 18 At Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HGTV is reaching new heights with its second annual HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway, offering one lucky winner a stunning residence on the 35th floor of Chicago's Trump International Hotel & Tower®.  Custom-designed by popular designer Vern Yip, the 1,000-plus-square-foot, fully-furnished condominium is the centerpiece of the fall 2011 grand-prize package valued at more than $750,000. Viewers can enter for a chance to win the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway once a day on HGTV.com as well as once a day on HGTV's FrontDoor.com from Thursday, August 18 – Friday, October 7, 2011.

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Yip will give fans their first on-air tour of the home in the HGTV Urban Oasis 2011 special which premieres Saturday, August 27 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.  In addition, videos and additional information about the Chicago site are available at HGTV.com/urbanoasis and FrontDoor.com/urbanoasis.

"If you like the energy of city life, then the HGTV Urban Oasis is the giveaway for you," said network President Jim Samples.  "Chicago is an ideal location for anyone who has dreamed of living a downtown lifestyle and, once again, viewers can expect the HGTV Urban Oasis residence to showcase the best in urban design and progressive city living."

Yip, a favorite with viewers and currently a member of the judging panel on the top rated series HGTV Design Star, decorated the high-rise residence with an eclectic mix of period pieces and contemporary decor reflective of Chicago's heart and soul.  "This homage to Chicago showcases an easy juxtaposition of old and new that is representative of the city," said Yip.  The residence includes one bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, a gourmet kitchen and breathtaking views of the city's skyline, the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Owners also benefit from full access to the tower's five star services such as a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, complete with a 72" indoor pool, a Michelin-rated fine-dining restaurant, and a 24-hour concierge, among others.

As part of its comprehensive on-air and online coverage during the giveaway period, HGTV will feature many of the popular attractions, parks and eclectic shops in the Chicago area including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Millennium Park, Sullivan Center, the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, IL.

"The chance to win the HGTV Urban Oasis 2011 is an amazing opportunity," said Professional House Planner Jack Thomasson, who also oversees the HGTV Dream Home and HGTV Green Home projects for the network.  "Trump International Hotel & Tower is the best location we could have chosen in Chicago."  Sponsors of the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway include: Cuisinart, KraftMaid Cabinetry, Sherwin-Williams, Shark, KOHLER, Budget Blinds, Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, and Shaw Floors.

"We are thrilled to partner with HGTV for the Urban Oasis Giveaway 2011," said Ivanka Trump, executive vice president of development and acquisitions at The Trump Organization. "From the spectacular city views to the building's world-class amenities, we think HGTV viewers will enjoy witnessing the unparalleled living arrangements available to owners at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago."

About HGTV

HGTV, America's leader in home and lifestyle programming, is distributed to more than 99 million U.S. households and is one of cable's top-rated networks. HGTV's website, HGTV.com, is the nation's leading online home-and-garden destination and attracts an average of 5 million unique visitors per month. 

About FrontDoor.com

FrontDoor.com is an online real estate information service powered by HGTV, the No.1 source for home-related media content.  The site currently offers more than 4 million listings of homes for sale. In addition to providing users with the latest real estate listings, FrontDoor.com houses expert HGTV advice and videos along with original Web series and a comprehensive library of features, tools, guides and information.

About Trump International Hotel & Tower

Designed by the noted architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is the tallest residential building in North America, offering 486 luxury residences located on floors 29 through 89, as well as 339 award-winning hotel condominiums on floors 14 to 27M. Residential condominiums include studios, one- to three-bedroom plans, and four- and five-bedroom penthouses and range in size from 580 to 14,000 square-feet. Homes showcase floor-to-ceiling windows that afford unparalleled views of the Chicago River, Lake Michigan and the city skyline, as well as gourmet kitchens, custom baths and state-of-the-art appliances. Residents experience world-class living in opulent surroundings and benefit from five-star amenities including Sixteen, a Michelin-rated fine dining restaurant; The Spa at Trump®; Rebar, a chic cocktail lounge; The Terrace at Trump; and the River Walk, a 1.2-acre, three-level riverfront space. For more information, please visit www.trumpchicago.com or call (312) 644-0900.

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