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07.23.12Hilton Worldwide Announces Hilton Hotels & Resorts Development In Iraq
Hilton Worldwide today announced expansion plans in Iraqi Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, with the signing of a management agreement with the Mihtab Group to develop the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the rapidly growing city of Erbil, Iraq.
07.02.12Hilton Worldwide Expands Egypt Portfolio With Two New Hilton Hotels & Resorts Properties
Hilton Worldwide, Egypt’s largest hospitality provider, has signed an agreement with long-standing business partner, Egyptian Touristic Resorts LLC, to introduce two new premium Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties to Cairo and Alexandria.
06.28.12Hilton Worldwide and Inveravante Sign Agreement to Open Two Premium Hotels in Tangier
Hilton Worldwide has today signed an agreement with Inveravante Group to introduce two new premium hotels in the historic city of Tangier. The agreement ceremony, held in Rabat, Morocco in the presence of Lahcen Haddad, Minister for Tourism in Morocco, was officially signed by Manuel Jove Capellan, chairman, Inveravante and Deepak Seth, vice president, development, Southern Europe, North & West Africa, Hilton Worldwide.
06.27.12Hilton Worldwide to Launch Luxury Brand in South Africa
Hilton Worldwide today announced Pezula Resort & Spa, one of South Africa's leading resorts, is set to join the luxury portfolio of Conrad Hotels & Resorts following the signing of a management agreement with resort owners, Alderney Establishment.
05.28.12DoubleTree by Hilton Strengthens its Presence in Dubai, UAE
Hilton Worldwide today signed an agreement to convert the Dubai hotel property, The Royal Ascot, into a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, the second DoubleTree branded property planned for the city and the third for the UAE.
05.01.12Hilton Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hotel in Qatar
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, today expanded its global portfolio to 80 countries with the opening of Hilton Doha, its first hotel in Qatar.
The new visually stunning 309-room Hilton Doha is ideally located on the headland of the capital city's prestigious Corniche and boasts a number of leading features including a 750-capacity ballroom, a dedicated conference wing and the first eforea: spa at Hilton in the Middle East.
The hotel also features seven state-of-the-art meeting rooms, six restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, a kids club, a private beach and a view of the Arabian Gulf from every bedroom. Hilton Doha will also open Qatar's very first Trader Vic's bar and restaurant.
Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: "With so many new striking features, Hilton Doha is set to become an exceptional example of the high standards, quality and unrivalled experience guests expect from Hilton. Our brand is recognised for entering new markets and successfully creating landmark products that appeal to both leisure and business travellers. Hilton Doha continues this legacy and this is an exciting milestone for us."
04.25.12Hilton Garden Inn Expands Presence In Rome
Hilton Garden Inn today announced the opening of its latest hotel in Rome’s elegant Parioli district. The former Claridge Hotel has been converted to Hilton Garden Inn Rome Claridge and is ideally located within easy reach of famous attractions such as Villa Borghese with its surrounding parklands, and Via Veneto. The hotel becomes the fourth hotel in Hilton Worldwide’s Rome portfolio, joining luxury Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, upscale Hilton Rome Airport and mid-market Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport.
03.22.12Hilton Worldwide and Schiphol Group Plan for Iconic New Airport Hotel
Hilton Worldwide and Schiphol Real Estate, Schiphol Group's real estate subsidiary, have today signed an agreement to introduce a new landmark 433 guest room Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, to be designed by prominent Dutch architects, Mecanoo. The new hotel will replace the current Hilton property and is expected to open in 2015, with construction scheduled to start later in 2012.
03.05.12DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces Fifth Central London Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced a fifth London property to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing, upscale, full-service hotel brands. The DoubleTree by Hilton London-Victoria is conveniently located opposite London Victoria Station – historically known as the starting point for the legendary Orient Express and a central hub of public transportation that provides travellers with convenient access to Gatwick Express, National Rail service to the Southwest and London Underground service to all of Greater London.
03.01.12One In Six Rooms Under Construction In Europe Carries Hilton Worldwide Brand
Hilton Worldwide today reveals new figures which show that one in six of all rooms under construction in Europe carries a Hilton Worldwide brand. Across the hotel industry there are currently 54,587 rooms under construction in Europe, with Hilton Worldwide representing 18.2 per cent of the total room count, according to the latest data from STR Global research.
02.16.12Hilton Garden Inn Launches in Bristol
Hilton Garden Inn today announced the opening of its latest UK hotel in Bristol's Temple Quay development. The former Mint Hotel has been converted to Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre and is located in the heart of the city centre opposite Bristol's business district, Temple Meads station and close to Cabot Circus shopping destination as well as the city's historic harbourside. The transformation of the former Mint hotel is part of a wider Hilton Garden Inn portfolio expansion which also includes new openings in Glasgow and Birmingham.
02.07.12Hilton Worldwide extends global reach with first hotel signing in Kazakhstan
Hilton Worldwide today announced its first ever hotel signing in Kazakhstan.