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ATM 2016: Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre slated for 2017 opening
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property in Dubai International Financial Centre. Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is expected to begin welcoming guests in autumn 2017, and will join a portfolio of 25 Waldorf Astoria properties operating around the world.
Hilton expands digital partnership with Uber
Hilton Worldwide is expanding its partnership with Uber to further bring together their respective mobile apps. Hilton HHonors members can now order an Uber straight from the HHonors app, and Uber riders can now view their hotel stay information and check-in, all accessed via the Uber app en route to their hotel.
Hampton by Hilton opens flagship hotel in China
The Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town has opened its doors. The 223-room hotel joins the Hampton portfolio of more than 2,100 hotels around the world. Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town is located in the Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China and is managed by Huanpeng Hotel Management Limited.
Tru by Hilton breaks ground
Hilton Worldwide broke ground on its first Tru by Hilton property located in McDonough, Georgia. The 98-room, 4-story hotel, located at 251 Avalon Court is expected to be completed in summer of 2017.
Hilton trials robot concierge
Hilton has partnered with IBM to pilot what it is calling “the world’s first Watson-enabled hotel concierge”. Connie draws on domain knowledge from Watson and WayBlazer to inform guests on local tourist attractions, dining recommendations and hotel features and amenities.
Hilton Worldwide to spin off timeshare division
Hilton Worldwide is planning to enhance long-term shareholder value by spinning off the bulk of its real estate business into a publicly traded real estate investment trust and by spinning off its timeshare business, Hilton Grand Vacations, as a separate publicly traded company. “The transactions we announced today will result in three pure-play companies, enabling dedicated management teams to fully activate their respective businesses, taking advantage of both organic and inorganic growth opportunities as well as capital market and tax efficiencies,” said Christopher Nassetta, president, Hilton Worldwide.
Hilton launches biggest ever campaign
Hilton Worldwide has revealed that Hilton HHonors members can now receive an exclusive discount on room rates by booking directly through its brand websites, Hilton HHonors mobile app and reservation call centers, or through preferred corporate travel partners and approved travel agents. This guaranteed discount is available at more than 4,500 hotels around the world.
New appointment for Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide have confirmed that Nathalie Corredor has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, based at its global headquarters in McLean.
Hilton Worldwide unveils new midscale brand Tru
Hilton Worldwide has unveiled Tru by Hilton, a brand that is simplified, spirited and grounded in value, filling a massive void in the midscale category in the US and Canada. Built from a belief that being cost conscious and having a great stay don’t have to be mutually exclusive, Tru by Hilton offers an experience unlike anything in its space, consistently delivered in a surprisingly affordable way.
Hilton Worldwide reaches centenary milestone with latest property
Hilton Hotels & Resorts today officially announced its first hotel in Chad, Hilton N’Djamena which takes Hilton Worldwide’s overall presence to 100 countries and territories. The 194-room property, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Chari River, is located in the new and upmarket district of Sabangali in N’Djamena.
Hilton Worldwide launches ‘All Suites’ brand category
Hilton Worldwide is creating an ‘All Suites’ brand category to include Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, as well as changing up its brand leadership roster to further maximize performance across the enterprise. Hilton Worldwide orchestrated this movement to amplify its growing brand portfolio, and with its All Suites category, maximise the synergistic relationship that the three brands share across development, operations and sales.
Hilton Worldwide opens trio of hotels in UK & Ireland
Hilton Worldwide is set to extend its relationship with Amaris Hospitality by converting three hotels in UK & Ireland under its brands. Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central and Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House will join Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of nearly 170 hotels trading or under development in UK & Ireland, adding more than 700 new rooms when they convert in 2016.