Hilton News
Hilton Worldwide celebrates 100th property in Asia Pacific
Hilton Worldwide has celebrated a key milestone in Asia Pacific, with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, its 100th property in the region. Hilton also has more than 170 hotels with more than 50,000 rooms in its pipeline and expects to triple its current portfolio in the next five years.
Hilton New York renamed as New York Hilton-Midtown
On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Hilton New York today adopted a new name, New York Hilton-Midtown, as a tribute to its storied past and a way of helping business and leisure travelers more easily identify its Manhattan neighborhood.
Hilton expands footprint in Vietnam
Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Hanoi, the award-winning, focused service brand’s first property in Southeast Asia. Located in Hanoi, Vietnam, the 11-storey hotel with 86 rooms and well-equipped facilities lies right in the heart of Hanoi, and is the second Hilton Worldwide property in Vietnam.
Hilton Garden Inn Milan Malpensa re-opens under new ownership
Hilton Worldwide today announced the re-opening of Hilton Garden Inn Milan Malpensa, close to Milano Malpensa Airport. Visitors to one of Europe’s most important transit hubs can once again enjoy the exceptional facilities of a hotel located near the banks of the River Ticino, catering to the needs and requirements of the busy modern traveller.
Hilton opens dual-branded properties
Home2 Suites by Hilton, announced the opening of its first dual-branded property in collaboration with Hampton Hotels, the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced properties worldwide.
Change of leadership for Hilton Worldwide in Asia Pacific
Hilton Worldwide has announced the appointment of Dominic Sherry as head of sales for Asia Pacific.In this capacity, Sherry will lead the sales force, manage key partnerships with third-party intermediaries and drive initiatives to increase the corporate, MICE and leisure business at Hilton Worldwide’s 98 operating hotels in Asia Pacific.
Hilton moves into Myanmar with Yangon property
Hilton Worldwide has marked its entry into the Burmese market with the signing of a management agreement with LP Holding to manage Hilton Yangon in Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The first Hilton Worldwide property in Myanmar, the 300-room Hilton Yangon will also be the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel and is scheduled to open in 2014.
Hilton continues Egypt growth
Hilton Worldwide is adding to its programme of growth in Egypt following a major joint announcement with prominent investor, Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development, to introduce the company’s sixth property to Cairo.
Hilton, Marriott, Four Seasons are most ‘relevant’ hotel brands
How do you choose a hotel? By the quality of service? The view? What your friends might think? How about the water pressure in the shower? Don’t laugh. Brodeur Partners looked into the heart of what really matters when it comes to online conversation about hotel choice and has come up with intriguing answers.
Hilton adds four hotels in Australia
Hilton Worldwide is planning to take over the management of four hotels in Australia, marking the company’s entry into the Northern Territory and the introduction of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand into destination.
New base for Hilton in Peru
Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of the new-build 207-room Hilton Lima Miraflores – the company’s first managed hotel in Peru and the flagship brand’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in the country. “The opening of Hilton Lima Miraflores is a significant milestone in our rapid expansion across Latin America,” said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
Hilton Worldwide opens Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa in Knysna
Hilton Worldwide announced the official opening of Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa in Knysna, South Africa, the first Conrad-branded luxury property in sub-Sahara Africa.