Hilton Worldwide has signed management agreements for five new properties in Myanmar.
This major expansion is the result of a partnership with Eden Group, and follows the earlier signing of a hotel in Yangon in 2013.
Under the latest deal, two of the Eden Group’s recently opened properties in Naypyidaw and Ngapali Beach will be rebranded as Hilton Nay Pyi Taw and Hilton Ngapali Beach Resort respectively. Both are scheduled to open as Hilton properties in October 2014. Three other hotels will then be launched over the next three years, including the Hilton Bagan and Hilton Inle Lake in 2016 and the Hilton Mandalay in 2017.
Along with the 300-room Hilton Yangon, which is expected to open this year, the new developments give Hilton the most widespread portfolio of any international hotel group in Myanmar.
“We are delighted to continue our strategic growth in Myanmar and to significantly increase our footprint with this landmark deal, which will allow us to contribute economically and socially to this great country,” said Martin Rinck, Hilton’s president for Asia Pacific.
The 200-room Hilton Nay Pyi Taw is set across 404,000m² of land in Myanmar’s new capital and will feature three F&B outlets and meeting space. Hilton Ngapali Beach Resort will overlook the Indian Ocean, offering 51 rooms, a restaurant, bar and function rooms.
In the ancient city of Bagan, the new Hilton will offer 220 rooms, while Hilton Inle Lake will have 180 rooms. Finally, the Hilton Mandalay will be 300-room property featuring a large 1,000m² ballroom.
Myanmar has witnessed a surge in hotel development in recent years, with international companies including Hilton, Accor and Best Western all signing new properties in the country.
Myanmar welcomed more than two million visitor arrivals in 2013, an increase of more than 90% compared to 2012.
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