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Hilton moves into Estonia with Tallinn property
Set to open in the heart of Estonia’s historic capital, Hilton Tallinn becomes Hilton Worldwide’s first property to be announced in the Baltic States. The upscale hotel is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2016 and will be located just a few minutes’ walk from the historic old town and major commercial areas of the city, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure guests.
Hilton Worldwide opens 4000th hotel
Hilton Worldwide has opened its 4,000th hotel, Hilton Shijiazhuang in the Hebei province of China. It now has 35 hotels operating in Greater China and a pipeline in this region of more than 120 hotels with more than 42,000 rooms.
Hilton Worldwide Partners with IDeaS on Global Revenue Initiative
Hilton Worldwide and IDeaS Revenue Solutions today announced their agreement to continue to deploy IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management System (G3 RMS) across 2,700+ Hampton Hotels and other focused-service hotels within Hilton Worldwide’s global portfolio of brands. Building on a year-long pilot program, the agreement supports Hilton Worldwide’s Global Revenue Optimisation (GRO) initiative, which is designed to help hotel owners better manage room availability and pricing in order to maximise each hotel’s revenue and profitability.
USA Volleyball, Hilton HHonors renew sponsorship
USA Volleyball and Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, have announced their renewed sponsorship through the year of 2016. HHonors has been a sponsor of USA Volleyball since 2011. As part of the continued partnership, Hilton HHonors will continue to support the organization and offer benefits to USA Volleyball members.
Hilton Worldwide enters Macedonia
Hilton Worldwide’s expanding presence in South Eastern Europe will see it enter Macedonia with the signing of a franchise agreement with Ajdovan Ademoski to open the upscale DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje. The hotel is expected to open in early 2016 and joins further properties under development in the region in Croatia and Montenegro.
Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand set for summer opening
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel for Abu Dhabi, UAE. The hotel, currently known as Abu Dhabi Al Maqta, will re-brand and re-open as Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand in summer 2013.
Hilton London Islington undergoes £5.2m rooms make over
Hilton London Islington today announced the £5.2 million refurbishment of its guest rooms, to be completed June 2013, with the addition of seven new bedrooms, bringing the total number to 191. The hotel, situated in the heart of fashionable Islington, has been inspired and influenced by its close proximity to the Square Mile. Each room displays subtle hints of London, with a sleek city style.
Heather Shaw, senior director, corporate communications, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide
Heather Shaw, senior director, corporate communications, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony at Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives.
Heather Shaw, senior director, corporate communications, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide
Heather Shaw, senior director, corporate communications, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony at Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives.
Remco Werkhoven, general manager, Hilton Fujairah Resort
Remco Werkhoven, general manager, Hilton Fujairah Resort, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.
Nader Halim, general manager, Hilton Salalah
Nader Halim, general manager, Hilton Salalah, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.
Christian Grage, vice president, operations, Arabian Peninsula, Hilton Worldwide
Christian Grage, vice president, operations, Arabian Peninsula, Hilton Worldwide, speaks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market 2013.