Hilton News Page 24
Portland selected as first US home for Canopy by Hilton
Canopy by Hilton has unveiled plans for Canopy’s first United States-based hotel in Portland, Oregon. Residing in the Pearl District on Portland’s Gallery Row, among cobblestone streets and stylish upscale boutiques and restaurants, Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District is a new-build property slated to open in fall 2017. “We are excited about our newest addition to our growing Canopy by Hilton portfolio,” said Gary Steffen, global head, Canopy by Hilton.
Conrad Manila brings luxury flourish to Philippines
Today, the inspired luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation and managed by Hilton Worldwide, the 347 room Conrad Manila is located at the forefront of the Mall of Asia complex, in the heart of the 42 hectare Bay City development, a destination earmarked as a shopping, leisure, and business hub.
Conrad Hotels arrives in Saudi Arabia with Makkah property
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – the 438-room Conrad Makkah. Set in the heart of the Holy City and overlooking the Sacred Mosque, Al Masjid al Haram, and the Holy Kaabah, the hotel is designed for today’s smart luxury traveller, combining intuitive service with sophisticated, locally inspired surroundings.
Hilton Worldwide in environmental focus
Hilton Worldwide has reinforced its commitment to the environment by announcing multi-year sustainable seafood goals on World Oceans Day in conjunction with the company’s Travel with Purpose strategy.
Waldorf Astoria checks in to Dubai International Financial District
The Dubai International Financial District will have another luxury hotel brand joining their prestigious line-up reports Phil Blizzard from Dubai. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a property in the Middle East’s leading gateway for capital and investment.
Amaris welcomes Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House to Ireland
Amaris Hospitality has announced the official opening of the 239-room Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House, the brand’s first hotel in Ireland. Owned and operated by Amaris Hospitality the hotel has been converted from a Jurys Inn property as part of Amaris Hospitality’s €140 million strategy and investment programme to transform, rebrand and reposition 23 hotels in its portfolio, accelerate its growth and development.
Hilton Worldwide debuts in Estonia with Tallinn property
The Hilton Tallinn Park is set to open, marking Hilton Worldwide‘s first hotel in Estonia. The hotel is managed by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Fortuna Travel, part of the Olympic Entertainment Group that is publicly listed on the Tallinn and Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Hampton by Hilton Property set to open in Fond du Lac
Hilton Worldwide’s Hampton by Hilton brand is opening its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Fond du Lac. The 73-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of more than 2,100 Hampton by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotels.
Hilton Worldwide expands in South America with four Peru properties
Hilton Worldwide will more than double its presence in Peru over the next three years with the development of seven new properties across four brands: Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton. These new deals underscore the company’s rapid growth and momentum in Latin America, where Hilton Worldwide has been aggressively expanding, now with more than 90 hotels and 15,500 rooms open and welcoming guests across the region.
The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire reopens
DoubleTree by Hilton has reopened a historic Wisconsin hotel following a $21 million rebuild. The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire – a DoubleTree by Hilton has restored its status as the only full-service hotel in the city’s bustling downtown area, offering 112 stylish guest rooms and suites plus a multi-purpose convention center.
Hilton appoints CEO and CFO for planned REIT
Hilton Worldwide has appointed Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr. as president and chief executive officer and Sean M. Dell’Orto as chief financial officer of the planned real estate investment trust (REIT) that is expected to form following its separation from Hilton Worldwide later this year.
Hilton Hotels adopts interactive 360° mobile video technology
Opera Mediaworks and Hilton Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with its agency OMD, have launched a mobile campaign featuring an interactive 360° video that takes the viewer on a virtual vacation, using Opera’s innovative mobile video ad unit designed to create a fully immersive and engaging experience. The technology, which allows the viewer to fully control the viewpoint simply by tilting or rotating the device - rather than tapping or swiping the screen to explore the environment - has been popular among auto, entertainment and sports verticals, who use it provide viewers a 360° view of an interior of a vehicle, live television show set or basketball court.