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02.07.12Hilton Worldwide announces four new hotel signings in Turkey
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of development agreements to open four new hotels in locations across Turkey, taking its development pipeline to 13, and the number of hotels, either operating or under development in the country, to 33. The announcement was made during the 2012 Central Asia and Turkey Investment Conference (CATHIC).
02.06.12Hilton Garden Inn Launches in Birmingham
Hilton Garden Inn today announced the opening of its latest UK hotel, in Birmingham's prestigious Brindleyplace development. The former Mint Hotel has been converted to Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace and is located in the heart of the city centre within close proximity to the National Indoor Arena, International Convention Centre and Symphony Hall. In the coming weeks, two additional former Mint properties will also join the Hilton Garden Inn portfolio, in Glasgow and Bristol.
01.17.12DoubleTree by Hilton Welcomes the World’s Travellers to Two New UK Locations in Manchester and Leeds
DoubleTree by Hilton today announced two former Mint Hotels have officially joined the upscale, full-service hotel brand and are now welcoming guests as the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester-Piccadilly and the DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre. The hotels are two of eight Mint Hotels across the UK and the Netherlands joining the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels as DoubleTree by Hilton or Hilton Garden Inn properties.
01.15.12DoubleTree by Hilton Announces First Resort Development in UAE
Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with Mohamed Ruqait Real Estate for a second DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Marjan Island is expected to open at the beginning of 2014 and will enjoy a prime location on the trunk of Marjan Island, a cluster of five man-made islands in the upscale area of Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah.
01.11.12Hilton Worldwide Signs Fourth Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property in Riyadh
Hilton Worldwide announces the signing of a Management Agreement with Obeikan Real Estate Development Company for the fourth Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 210-key Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road is scheduled to open in 2014, following the Hilton Riyadh King Saud University, Hilton Riyadh King Saud University Residence and the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residence, all scheduled to open by 2013.
12.20.11Hilton Worldwide Opens Two New Hotels at Frankfurt Airport
Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Frankfurt Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport, part of the renowned, futuristic THE SQUAIRE complex. The project is a first for Hilton Worldwide in Europe with two individually branded hotels operating beside each other under the same roof.
12.19.11Double Conversion of Mint Hotels in Central London Create Two New DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels in the UK
DoubleTree by Hilton today announced that two of Central London’s largest hotels have officially joined the upscale, full-service hotel brand with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton London-Tower of London and DoubleTree by Hilton London-Westminster. The hotels are two of eight Mint Hotels across the Netherlands and the UK joining the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels under the DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brand names during the coming months.
12.12.11Mint Hotel Amsterdam Officially Converts to Become First DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in the Netherlands
DoubleTree by Hilton today made its official debut in the Netherlands with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. Formerly known as the Mint Hotel Amsterdam, the hotel is one of eight Mint Hotels across the Netherlands and the UK that will join the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels under the DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brand names during the coming months.
11.30.11Hilton Hotels & Resorts Continues Growth In The UAE With Opening Of Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment
Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment in Dubai, UAE, Hilton Worldwide's third property in the city. Located on Jumeirah Beach and The Walk, the popular beachfront avenue of boutiques, al fresco restaurants and modern day Arabic culture, Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment is linked via footbridge to Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, with both properties sharing a wide range of facilities and services.
11.29.11Hilton Worldwide to Create 8,500+ New Jobs in Europe by 2014*
Hilton Worldwide today announced that its industry-leading growth will create more than 8,500 employment opportunities in Europe in the next three years – bucking the trend of rising unemployment figures. An additional 2,500 hospitality careers will be safeguarded through the conversion of existing hotels to Hilton Worldwide brands.
11.09.11Hilton Worldwide Announces Waldorf Astoria Luxury is Coming to The Netherlands
Hilton Worldwide today announced an agreement with Dijkhuis Vastgoed Management B.V, the owner of Hilton Amsterdam, for a new luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property. Located in the heart of central Amsterdam, within the recently declared UNESCO World Heritage site, the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam will be created by combining six historic canal-side buildings.
11.02.11Hilton Garden Inn Awarded Top Ranking in Europe by J.D. Power and Associates
Today, Hilton Worldwide announced that Hilton Garden Inn landed top honors in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 European Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. The brand was awarded the highest ranking in the “Upscale” segment, coming in 57 points above segment average.