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Mohab Ghail, country manager, Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Worldwide
Mohab Ghail, country manager, Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Worldwide, talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market 2013.
Carlos Kneisser, vice president, development, Middle East, Hilton Worldwide
Carlos Kneisser, vice president, development, Middle East, Hilton Worldwide, speaks to Breaking Travel News at AHIC 2013 in Dubai.
Hilton Worldwide reveals major growth in Middle East
Hilton Worldwide has revealed the extent of its growth across Middle East and Africa with the unveiling of figures showing a 440 per cent increase to its pipeline from 2007 to present day. Reinforcing the company’s position as the pre-eminent international hospitality company in the region, the data sets out the company’s pipeline expansion in 2007 from 13 hotels with 3,570 rooms to today’s figure of nearly 60 properties, representing nearly 20,000 rooms which are now in development across MEA.
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.