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10.04.12Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement With Premier Hotels & Resorts For Hotel Development And Introduction Of First Hilton Hotel In Bangladesh
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Premier Hotels & Resorts to manage Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh in central Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The agreement will see the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Bangladesh and mark Hilton Worldwide's entry into the country. Scheduled to open in 2015, the 250-room Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh is located in Gulshan Avenue, the central business district and commercial zone of Dhaka city and home to majority of the city's embassies, high commissions and key multi-national companies.
09.27.12Conrad Macao Adds Plush to ‘Pink Revolution’
Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of 'pink experiences and collectibles' from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund's Pink Revolution. This is an annual breast cancer awareness and fundraising campaign, which will be held in October in line with the global initiative of the same name. Conrad Macao will donate part of its sales proceeds to the Cancer Fund, toward its free and ongoing breast cancer support services, and its valuable research undertaken in Hong Kong. The Pink Revolution enjoys tremendous support and awareness in Hong Kong and Conrad Macao endeavours to bring the same level of awareness of this worthy cause to the city through its support and activities.
09.26.12DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces First Indian Ocean Resort
Hilton Worldwide today signed an agreement with long-standing Seychelles business partner, Allamanda Hotel Developments Ltd, for a new resort property on the island of Mahe, Seychelles. This new signing represents the first DoubleTree by Hilton in the Indian Ocean region and Hilton Worldwide's third Seychelles hotel.
08.15.12DoubleTree by Hilton Increases Presence in India with Launch of Third Hotel
Hilton Worldwide today opened the newly-renovated, upscale full-service DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, the third DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India. Ensconced in a quiet setting, the 105-room hotel is centrally located just a few kilometres from the picturesque Baga and Anjuna beaches and in the heart of the popular shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Ingo’s Saturday Nite Bazaar and Splash Water Park are both within walking distance from the hotel and the Anjuna Flea Market is also close, making the hotel a comfortable and convenient base from which to explore the breathtaking coastline of North Goa.
07.30.12DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Latest Hotel in Northeast China with the Announcement of DoubleTree by Hilton Shenyang
DoubleTree by Hilton has proudly announced the grand opening of its newest property in China, DoubleTree by Hilton Shenyang, which offers 389 well-appointed guestrooms, including 25 suites; two restaurants; a lobby lounge; a 24-meter heated indoor swimming pool; and an eforea:spa at Hilton.
06.26.12DoubleTree by Hilton Makes a Breakthrough in Australian Market
Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with Ramtron Australia Pty Ltd to open the first DoubleTree by Hilton property in Australia. Scheduled to open around mid-2014, the 164-room DoubleTree by Hilton, Karratha will be strategically located in the centre of the Karratha commercial area, 15 kilometres from Karratha airport and 20 kilometres from the port at Dampier.
06.04.12DoubleTree by Hilton to Add Third Property in Malaysia
Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with Daiman Landmark Hotel Sdn Bhd to open its third DoubleTree by Hilton property in Malaysia. Scheduled to open around mid-2014, the 365-room DoubleTree by Hilton, Johor Bahru, Malaysia will be conveniently located along Jalan Ngee Heng, within the Central Business District (CBD) of Johor Bahru and adjacent to the border causeway crossing between Malaysia and Singapore.
05.29.12Hilton Worldwide and Les Roches Reveal Insights on ‘Generation Y’
Hospitality students around the world are eager for international career opportunities, and many are considering working in China after graduation, according to a survey jointly conducted by leading global hospitality company Hilton Worldwide and Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (LRJJ), China’s top international hospitality management school.
05.24.12DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in Okinawa, Japan
Hilton Worldwide today opened the DoubleTree by Hilton, Naha in Okinawa, Japan – the tenth Hilton Worldwide hotel in Japan and the first in the fast-growing, upscale DoubleTree by Hilton brand portfolio. Located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa, the 227-room hotel is directly opposite the Okinawa Monorail station in Asahibashi, 11 minutes away from Naha Airport by monorail and 500 meters away from the local ferry terminal.
05.14.12Hilton Worldwide Signs Agreement with Hoan Kiem Tourism & Trading Company Limited to Welcome First Hilton Garden Inn in Southeast Asia
Hilton Worldwide today signed a new management agreement with Hoan Kiem Tourism & Trading Company Limited to introduce the first Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton Worldwide's second property in Vietnam. Scheduled to open in the second half of 2012, the 86-room Hilton Garden Inn Hanoi marks the debut of Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning, mid-priced brand, in Southeast Asia.
05.08.12Hilton Worldwide Partners with Room to Read To Empower and Educate Young People in South and Southeast Asia
Hilton Worldwide announced today a three-year partnership with Room to Read – a global nonprofit organization focused on improving literacy and gender equality in education. The partnership supports Room to Read’s holistic approach to literacy and girls’ education in South and Southeast Asia -- aiming to reach more than 2,000 young people in the first phase of the program – and it solidifies Hilton Worldwide as the organization’s leading hospitality partner in India.
05.02.12Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Named Five-Star Hotel By Forbes Travel Guide
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund was honored with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award at the 2012 Shanghai Inaugural Ratings Award Ceremony on April 25, 2012. The list has defined the industry's highest standard for excellence in hospitality for over 50 years. As a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai is one of only two hotels to receive this coveted award in Shanghai, joining an elite group of 59 Five-Star Hotels worldwide.