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Hilton Worldwide

MICE work if you can get it: Hilton exec chats Asian meetings industry and work culture

Alastair Newport Sep 6, 2019

In yesterday's interview with Hilton executive Matt Fry, we discussed the Asian expansion of Hilton. Today, Hilton's SVP of development in Asia Pacific and I hone in on the MICE industry and…

Why is being seen as a travel expert so important to Gen-Y?

Alastair Newport Aug 12, 2019

In the last part of my interview with Hilton’s senior director of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships in Asia Pacific, about the brand’s recent study into the travel motivations of…

Franchising in Europe is the “preferred means of expansion for midmarket properties”

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2019

The scaling up of a company’s presence using the franchise model, in the hospitality sector, has gained significant traction in Europe, it was revealed this week. Following a study, from…

US consumers spend more in Airbnb than Hilton

Kristin Mariano Mar 26, 2019

Airbnb has long been a threat to hotel companies as it offers cheaper accommodation. The start-up also enables hosts to earn money by opening their homes to travellers.

China’s hotel construction pipeline hits all-time high

Christian Tolentino Mar 21, 2019

According to analysts at industry consulting partner Lodging Econometrics, China's hotel construction pipeline remains strong with record-breaking figures.

Newly launched: Hilton Taipei Sinban

Mili Oct 15, 2018

Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Taipei Sinban marking its return to the Taiwan market after 15 years.

Hilton rebrands three luxurious Al Habtoor Group’s hotels in Dubai

Kristin Mariano Aug 3, 2018

Hilton has announced the opening of three luxurious hotels of Al Habtoor Group in Al Habtoor City – the new luxury district in the heart of Dubai right on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal.

HNA considers selling Radisson Group to repay $100B debt

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2018

Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is reportedly considering to sell Radisson Hotel Group to pay its debt.

Hilton Malaysia introduces ‘Meet with Purpose’ programme

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2018

No sooner than I include the Hilton Kuala, Lumpur on my list of the top four meetings and events locations in the Malaysian capital a couple of weeks ago, Hilton Worldwide upgrades its MICE…

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island unveils the “world’s first undersea residence”

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the submersion of the resort’s new undersea residence The Muraka, slated for completion by the end 2018.

Discover Hilton’s Connected Room tech: simple, quick – intuitive

Alastair Newport Dec 11, 2017 22

Hilton have unveiled Connected Room, a first-of-its-kind, high-tech guest room that enables guests to personalize and control every aspect of their stay from one central point - their mobile…

Where to Stay: new hotels from Waldorf Astoria, Sofitel, Rosewood and more

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2017

Rosewood Sanya (pictured above) Location: Part of a 16-hectare integrated resort development in Haitang Bay, next to a large convention centre Grade: Luxury Keys: 246, including 45…

Human Resources

Hilton provides leadership training to young Chinese

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017

Hilton has become the first hospitality company to partner with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), in a bid to provide leadership training and fund projects that improve…

Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, Avani and more

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017

Grand Hyatt Changsha Location: In a 61-story tower overlooking Xiang River on Xiangjiang Road in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province Grade: Luxury Keys: 354 Facilities: Five…

Where to Stay: new hotels in Beijing, Jakarta, Yangon and more

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

Hilton Yantai Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 252…

Timor-Leste to get first international hotel

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2017

Timor-Leste will get its first international hotel brand next year, when Hilton launches a new upscale property in the capital city, Dili. Construction of the 150-room Hilton Dili…

Hilton opens 200th hotel in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Hilton Worldwide has opened Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, the company's 200th hotel in Asia Pacific. Located in the capital of western China's Sichuan province, the new 289-room luxury…

Hilton swallows neighbouring hotel in Shenzhen

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017

Hilton's waterfront hotel in Shenzhen has expanded by incorporating a neighbouring property as its new wing. The former Nanhai Hotel has now been swallowed by the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou…

Where to Stay: new hotels from Fairmont, Regent, Hilton and more

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017

Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon Location: Singapore's Little India district Grade: Midscale Keys: 328 Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour "grab and go" F&B outlet, fitness…

Where to Stay: new hotels in China, Japan, Australia and the US

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Golden Bay Location: Located on the beachfront at Golden Bay, east of downtown Shenzhen Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 317 Facilities: Four restaurants, lounge,…

Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Conrad Osaka Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka's Umeda and Namba districts Grade: Luxury Keys: 164 Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th…

Hilton brings Curio Collection to Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017

Hilton has launched its upscale Curio Collection in the Asia Pacific region, with the opening of a new hotel near Sanya, the Chinese beach resort. The new Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort, Curio…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Deer Jet partners Waldorf Astoria for “Dream” holidays

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2017

Following the recent launch of its inaugural "Dream Journey" to Tahiti, China's Deer Jet has partnered with Waldorf Astoria to offer ultra-luxury private jet holidays to Europe. Under the…

Hilton expands upscale pipeline in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

Hilton has expanded its hotel pipeline in Sri Lanka to seven properties with the signing of another upscale hotel. The company has penned an agreement to manage the 140-room DoubleTree by…

Hua Hin resorts join forces for beachfront dining

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2017

Five of Hua Hin’s top resorts have come together to create a new beachfront dining experience. Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort,…

Where to Stay: New APAC hotels from Hilton, Dusit, Minor and more…

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar Location: In the centre of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh Grade: Midscale Keys: 106 Facilities: Four F&B outlets including a rooftop…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Jakarta, LA, Bangkok, Shanghai, and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Ayana Midplaza Jakarta Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman Grade: Luxury Keys: 366 Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…

Hilton hits six in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Hilton has made a significant move into Sri Lanka, with the signing of management agreements for six hotels and resorts across the country. The deals, which were penned with Melwa…

The latest executive appointments from JNTO, Hilton, Citilink and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2017

KANA WAKABAYASHI has been named as the new executive director of the Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) Sydney office. Ms Wakabayashi moves to Australia from Tokyo, where she…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Melbourne, St Petersburg, Marbella and more

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands (pictured above) Location: Part of the Marina Tower complex on Pearl River Road, in Melbourne’s Docklands area Grade: Midscale Keys: 273…

One million hotel rooms rise around the world

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

More than one million new hotel rooms are currently being constructed across the globe, a new report has revealed. In its latest Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, Lodging…

Hilton enters Laos

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

Hilton has sealed its first ever hotel in Laos, the landlocked Southeast Asian nation. The US hotel giant has penned a deal with TPD Company to manage the 160-room DoubleTree by…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, New York, Paris and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2017

Little Tai Hang Location: In the Tai Hang neighbourhood of Hong Kong, close to Causeway Bay and Victoria Park Grade: Upscale Keys: 91, including serviced apartments Facilities:…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, KL and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2017

ibis Bangkok Impact Location: Next to Impact, Thailand’s largest convention centre, in north Bangkok Grade: Economy Keys: 587 Facilities: Restaurant, café-bar, web corner Meeting…

Hilton accelerates hotel development

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Hilton Worldwide added 354 new properties to its global portfolio in 2016, or almost one new opening per day. By the end of the year, the company's collection had increased to 4,922…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, the US and Czech Republic

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2017

Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing Location: Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Panadura, on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, 1.5 hours' drive from Colombo Grade: Upscale Keys: 180 Facilities:…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Laos, Australia, the US and more

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos Grade: Luxury Keys: 75 Facilities:…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Myanmar, Nigeria, Thailand and more

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2017

Best Western Thousand Island Hotel Location: On the waterfront in Nyaung Shwe, the gateway city to Myanmar's Lake Inle Grade: Midscale Keys: 48 Facilities: Riverfront cafe, rooftop…

Where to Stay: New hotels in India, the US, Sri Lanka and more

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Jetwing Colombo Seven Location: Ward Place, in the centre of Sri Lanka's capital city Grade: Upscale Keys: 70 plus 28 serviced apartments Facilities: Rooftop restaurant, bar, pool…

Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Indonesia, China, the US and more

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017

Oaks Bodhgaya Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment Grade: Upscale Keys: 78 Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop…

Hilton targets independent upscale hotels with new brand

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017

Hilton Worldwide has launched its 14th hotel brand, the Tapestry Collection, which is targeted at the independent upscale sector. Becoming the company's second "collection" following…

Hilton connects to TripAdvisor “Instant Booking”

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2017

Hilton Worldwide has started enabling TripAdvisor users to book its hotels without leaving the travel review site. The company has made its entire portfolio of 13 global brands…

Hilton grows Garden in scenic Chinese province

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2017

Hilton has brought its Garden Inn brand to southwest China's scenic Guizhou province. The 251-room Hilton Garden Inn Guiyang Yunyan has now opened, located close to the city’s…

Hilton separates from timeshare and real estate brands

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2017

Hilton Worldwide has separated from two of its brands, including its timeshare arm, Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV), and real estate investment trust, Park Hotels & Resorts. The move…

Hilton at the double in Hanoi

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2017

Hilton will significantly expand its range of accommodation options in Hanoi in the coming years, following the signing of a dual-branded hotel and serviced residence complex in…

Hilton opens mountain resort in Chinese UNESCO site

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016

Hilton has opened a new resort in a UNESCO-listed scenic region of China. The new Hilton Sanqingshan Resort is located in Mount Sanqing National Park, Jiangxi province, which was…

Marriott to extend Asian domination

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2016

Marriott International, which is now the world's largest hotel group, is set to extend its leadership position in Asia in the coming years. According to a new report from Lodging…

Hilton opens first Hong Kong hotel since 1990

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2016

Hilton has expanded its presence in Hong Kong with the opening of the city's first midscale Garden Inn hotel. The new Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok, which is located 1km from…

Hilton debuts in Bali with huge beach resort

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2016

Hilton has opened a huge coastal resort in Bali, marking the entry of the famous upscale brand into the popular Indonesian island. The former Grand Nikko resort in the Nusa Dua area of…

Hilton opens beach resort in Ningbo tourism park

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2016

Hilton has opened a new resort at a tourism park in Ningbo, the coastal city in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The new Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort is positioned within the…

Hilton parks up in China’s motor city

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2016

Hilton has continued its rapid Chinese expansion with the opening of its first hotel in Shiyan, one of the country's main automotive hubs. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Shiyan is…

China’s HNA acquires major stake in Hilton

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2016

China is tightening its grip on the global hotel industry, after the HNA Group announced the acquisition of approximately 25% of Hilton Worldwide. HNA Group, which already has…

Hilton grows Garden in China

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2016

Hilton has continued to expand its midscale Garden Inn brand in China with the opening of a new property in Guangdong province. The new Hilton Garden Inn Zhongshan Guzhen joins the…

New Hilton confirmed for Aberdeen

Aaron Greenwood Sep 11, 2016

Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200 room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at the new AECC, which will be managed by …

Hilton plants second DoubleTree in NZ

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2016

Hilton has opened its second upscale DoubleTree hotel in New Zealand. Formerly known as the Chateau on the Park, the new DoubleTree is located adjacent to Hagley Park, within walking…

Hilton ramps up roll-out of new Tru brand

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has kicked off a month of ground-breaking celebrations for its newest hotel brand, Tru. This month will mark a major new phase in the roll-out of the midscale hotel…

Hilton Garden Inn kicks off major expansion in Chengdu

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2016

Hilton has opened its first Garden Inn-branded hotel in Chengdu, marking the start of a major roll-out in the city. The new Hilton Garden Inn Chengdu Huayang, which is located in the…

Dramatic new Conrad rises on Chinese coast

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has opened its first ever Conrad hotel in southeast China's Fujian province. The brand new Conrad Xiamen opened on 18 August 2016 as part of a dramatic 300-metre-tall…

Hilton opens fourth hotel in Chongqing

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has opened its fourth hotel in Chongqing, the largest city in western China. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing Nan'an welcomed its first guests on Monday (25…

Hilton brings new brand to Xi’an

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has opened its first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the Chinese city of Xi'an. Located in the Xi'an Hi-Tech Zone, surrounded by office space and shopping centres, the new…

Conrad debuts in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2016

Hilton today opened its first luxury Conrad hotel in the Philippines. Set within the 42-hectare Bay City development, the new Conrad Manila is positioned adjacent to the huge Mall of…

Bahrain to welcome DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2016

Hilton Worldwide recently announced signing of a management agreement with United Tower Real Estate WLL to open DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bahrain Dilmunia Island. This will be…

Hilton opens new seafront hotel in China

Mark Elliott May 31, 2016

Hilton has continued its rapid expansion in China with the launch of a new seafront hotel in Shandong province. The new Hilton Yantai Golden Coast marks the company's entry into…

Grand Nikko Bali to become a Hilton

Mark Elliott May 23, 2016

The Grand Nikko Bali hotel will be rebranded as a Hilton, following the signing of a new management agreement. Hilton Worldwide secured the contract in a deal with the hotel's owners,…

Hilton unveils cutting-edge hotel in historic Chinese city

Mark Elliott May 18, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has expanded its portfolio in China with the opening of its first hotel in the historic city of Suzhou. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is an eye-catching…

Hilton plants new DoubleTree in South Pacific

Mark Elliott May 17, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has expanded its portfolio in the South Pacific with the opening of its first DoubleTree property in Fiji. The new DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji Sonaisali Island…

Hilton harnesses Google Maps to improve room selections

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016

Guests staying at Hilton hotels now have the ability to choose their exact room, and what views they can expect, following the integration of Google Maps into the online booking process.…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016

FOO CHAI WOO has been appointed chief executive of SilkAir. He will take over at the Singaporean airline on 18 May, replacing Leslie Thng who returns to SIA. Foo has spent 21 years with…

Waldorf Astoria to open in DIFC

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016

Hilton Worldwide recently announced signing of a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property in Dubai International Financial Centre…

Hilton brings Garden Inn brand to Indonesia

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016

Hilton has launched its first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Indonesia. The new Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport is a 291-room property located 500 metres from Bali's…

Hilton signs South Pacific beach resort

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2016

Hilton has signed an agreement for a new high-end beachfront resort in New Caledonia. Scheduled to open in 2019, the Hilton Lifou Wadra Bay Resort will offer just 50 rooms, all…

Conrad Hotels debuts in India

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2016

Hilton's luxury brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, has opened its first ever property in India. The new Conrad Pune, which is located in the centre of the Maharashtra city, close to…

IHG has largest Asian pipeline

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has the largest pipeline of new hotels in the Asia Pacific region (not including China), a new report has revealed. Lodging Econometrics' latest…

Hilton embarks on major midscale expansion in China

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2016

Hilton's expansion in China reached significant milestone last week with the opening of its first Hampton hotel in a major Chinese city. The company signed a master development agreement…

Hilton breaks ground on first Tru hotel

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

Construction work has started on Hilton's first ever Tru hotel. The ground-breaking of the new Tru by Hilton property in the US state of Georgia comes less than eight weeks after…

Hilton teams up with IBM to reveal Connie – the robot concierge

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

Hilton has started employing the hotel industry's first Watson-enabled robot concierge. In partnership with IBM, the hotel group has introduced "Connie" - a new robotic helper who can…

Hilton delivers meal ingredients to guest suites

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2016

Hilton has launched a new initiative that will enable long-stay guests cook full meals in the comfort of their suites. Available at Homewood Suites by Hilton properties in the US, the…

Hilton debuts in UNESCO-listed Dali

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2016

Hilton has opened its first ever hotel in the UNESCO-listed Chinese town of Dali, Yunnan province. Located halfway up Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake, Hilton Dali Resort & Spa…

Hilton unveils new modern midscale brand, Tru

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a new midscale brand called 'Tru by Hilton'. Designed to fill what Hilton called "a massive void in the midscale category in the US and Canada", Tru by…

Hilton opens two new properties in UK

Aaron Greenwood Jan 13, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of two new UK hotels - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Kensington and Hampton by Hilton Oxford. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London –…

Hilton debuts in China’s Hunan province

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2015

Hilton has signed its first hotel in China's Hunan province, which is home to more than 65 million people. The new Hilton Zhuzhou is located in the province's second largest city and…

Hilton to open in huge Clark complex

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

Hilton has signing a management agreement for its first hotel in Clark, the Philippines, as part of a huge new development. Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2017, Hilton…

Hilton merges three brands to create “All Suites”

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has announced plans to merge three of its long-stay brands to create the new “All Suites” collection. Under the initiative, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by…

Hilton Worldwide announce expansions in Turkey

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2015

Hilton Worldwide recently announced opening of five focused-service hotels in Turkey under Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands. The openings demonstrates Hilton’s…

DoubleTree upgrades rooms with “little extras”

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2015

Hilton has launched a new initiative that offers guests the chance to add a series of extra services. Under the 'Little Extras Upgrade' initiative, DoubleTree by Hilton hotels have…

Hilton debuts in Fuzhou with new Garden Inn hotel

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2015

Hilton has launched its fourth Hilton Garden Inn hotel in China, and its first property in Fuzhou. The new Hilton Garden Inn Fuzhou Cangshan is located in the capital of southeast…

Hilton Garden Inn opens in UAE

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Hilton Worldwide recently celebrated the opening of its mid-scale brand - Hilton Garden Inn - into the UAE. The opening was marked with the unveiling of an edible Dubai skyline -…

DoubleTree by Hilton opens for business in Qatar

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Hilton Worldwide recently announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Doha in the old town. “Doha is a critical market for our growing footprint in the Middle East,” said John…

Hilton profits jump 50%

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2015

Hilton Worldwide achieved a sharp rise in profits in the third quarter of 2015. Releasing its three-month figures this week, the US-based hotel group posted a net profit of US$279 million…

Hilton embarks on major expansion in Chengdu

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2015

Hilton has opened its first hotel in Chengdu, marking start of a period of significant expansion for the company in the fast-growing Chinese city. The new 395-room Hilton Chengdu is…

Hilton adds third hotel in Shenzhen

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2015

The new Hilton Shenzhen Futian has opened its doors in southern China, marking the third Hilton hotel in the city. Located in the centre of Shenzhen, the 23-storey hotel is within…

Hilton opens in Tokyo Bay

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2015

Hilton has announced the opening of a new hotel in Odaiba, overlooking Tokyo Bay. The 15-storey Hilton Tokyo Odaiba offers views of the bay and access to the rest of Tokyo via from…

Face-to-face still top choice for meetings

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2015

Despite living in a digital age, business professionals still prefer face-to-face meetings, a new study has revealed. According to a global study conducted by Hilton, more than…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

CHRIS SILCOCK has been announced as Hilton Worldwide's new executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Silcock has nearly 20 years of experience with Hilton, most recently…

Hilton opens first DoubleTree in Yunnan

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2015

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree hotel in southwest China's Yunnan province. The new DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Xishuangbanna is located within the Wanda Xishuangbanna…

Hilton targets Asian golf sector with sponsorship deal

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2015

Hilton Worldwide is aiming to enhance its presence in the Asian golf tourism sector by becoming the official hotel partner of the Asian Tour. Under the terms of the deal, Hilton will…

Hilton adds sixth hotel in Hainan

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2015

Hilton has expanded its presence in China with the opening of a new hotel on Hainan Island. The new Hilton Wenchang, which is located on Hainan's east coast, becomes the first…

Hilton commits to major new Papua project

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2015

Hilton has signed its first hotel in Papua New Guinea, as part of a major new complex that will also include a convention centre. Under a new management agreement with Star Mountain…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2015

MICHAEL UNGERER has been appointed as Carnival Corporation's new chief operations officer for Asia. Ungerer joined AIDA Cruises in 1997 and served as the European cruise line's president…

Hilton makes debut in Xiamen

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has opened its first ever hotel in Xiamen, a city of approximately 3.5 million people in southeast China's Fujian province. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen Wuyuan…

Hilton plants second DoubleTree in Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2015

Hilton has opened its second DoubleTree hotel in Guangzhou. The 314-room DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou Science City is located in the Guangzhou High Tech Development District, or…

Hotel giants see rising profits in 2015

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

The world's largest hotel groups have experienced rising revenues and profits in the first half of 2015. Releasing their financial results for the January-June period,…

Hilton revamps spa offerings

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has developed a series of new treatments at its global collection of eforea spas. Commencing this month, eforea spas around the world will start offering a new…

Hilton starts work on new DoubleTree in Perth

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2015

Hilton has celebrated the start of construction work on a new DoubleTree hotel in Perth. Due for completion in early 2017, the new DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge will become…

Hilton Worldwide expands Dubai portfolio

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2015

Hilton Worldwide recently entered into an agreement with wasl hospitality and leisure to open a further two mid-market hotels in Dubai. The two properties include Hampton by Hilton…

Hilton adds second hotel in Yunnan

Mark Elliott May 28, 2015

Hilton has opened its second hotel in southwest China's Yunnan province, and the first under its main Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. The new Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake is located on…

Hilton to open Dubai World Central hotel

Mark Elliott May 26, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with the Hospitality Division of the Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group to open Hilton Dubai World Central (DWC). The property…

Hilton enhances environmental credentials with WWF

Mark Elliott May 13, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), in an effort to improve the company's environmental practices. Under the initial three-year partnership, WWF will…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA teams up with Hilton to promote destinations

Mark Elliott May 8, 2015

Japan's ANA has formed a new partnership with Hilton that will include a new series of guest initiatives and destination promotions. The 'Experience More' programme will be rolled out…

Hilton brings Embassy brand to Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott May 3, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled plans to bring its Embassy brand to the Asia Pacific region for the first time. The US hotel group has signed a management agreement for the Embassy by…

Hilton profits exceed forecast in Q1

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has posted a strong set of financial results for the first quarter of the year, exceeding the high end of its profit forecast. The hotel group's net profit for the…

Hilton’s debuts its Hampton brand in Dubai

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2015

Hilton Worldwide and wasl hospitality recently announced introduction of the mid-market hotel brand Hampton by Hilton to the Middle East. A management agreement has been signed to…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2015

VLAD REYES has been named as Pan Pacific's new area general manager for China and general manager of the Pan Pacific Suzhou. Under his regional role, Reyes will be responsible for Pan…

Hilton launches mobile room selection in Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2015

Hilton has confirmed the launch of room selection technology at its hotels in Southeast Asia. Following the roll-out of the solution in Australasia and India on 23 March 2015, the…

Hilton to rebrand Nikko Tokyo

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2015

Hilton has signed a management agreement that will see it take over the running of the Hotel Nikko Tokyo. On 1 October 2015, the property will officially relaunch as the Hilton Tokyo…

Hilton Worldwide expands its Middle East presence

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2015

Hilton Worldwide announced its intent to open three new Hilton Garden Inn hotels for Dubai and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This is in addition to its mid-market brand’s growing…

Hilton unveils two resorts in Fiji

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2015

Hilton has announced plans to expand its presence in Fiji with the launch of new Hilton and DoubleTree branded resorts. The Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, which was already managed by…

Hilton launches First DoubleTree by Hilton in Egypt

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2015

Hilton Worldwide recently announced signing of a management agreement with the Asala for Investment and Touristic Development Company. The agreement was signed to open its first…

Hilton profits surge in 2014

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has posted a strong set of financial results for 2014, as the company exceeded its full-year profit forecast. The US-based hotel group generated adjusted pre-tax…

Hilton launches green meetings initiative

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a new campaign designed to make its meetings better for the environment, and for the health of delegates. The Meet with Purpose concept provides meeting…

Hilton seeks Southeast Asia’s top F&B talents

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has launched a new campaign designed to find the top talents from the food & beverage departments of its hotels in Southeast Asia. The 'Hilton SEA F&B…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2015

MARYAM BANIKARIM has been appointed as Hyatt's new global chief marketing officer. She joins the Chicago-based hotel group with more than 20 years of marketing expertise across multiple…

Hilton to arrive at Patong

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

Hilton has announced plans to expand its presence in Phuket, with the launch of a new hotel in the island's main resort destination, Patong. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of…

Hilton ushers in new era at Myanmar beach resort

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2015

The development of Myanmar's hotel sector took a major step forward today, with the opening of the first internationally-branded property on Ngapali Beach - one of the country's main…

Hilton opens first international hotel in Heyuan

Mark Elliott Dec 29, 2014

Hilton has launched a new DoubleTree hotel in Heyuan, making it the first international brand to establish a presence in the South China city. Located in Guangdong province, just over…

DoubleTree arrives at the Taj Mahal

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2014

Hilton has launched its DoubleTree brand in the Indian city of Agra - home of the Taj Mahal. Located in the centre of the Rajasthan city, the DoubleTree by Hilton Agra is one of the…

Hilton launches online check-in and room selection

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has launched a new digital check-in and room selection solution. Now live across more than 4,100 hotels worldwide, the technology allows members of the group's…

Hilton Worldwide goes digital

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2014

In an effort to enhance its customer experience, Hilton Worldwide has rolled out its digital check-in and room selection technology. This new technology is now live across more than…

DP, Hilton Worldwide announce new Dubai property

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2014

Dubai Properties (DP) and Hilton Worldwide recently inked a management agreement to build a DoubleTree by Hilton at Bay Square development. The 238-room DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai…

Hilton arrives in Lijiang

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has continued its expansion in China with the launch of its first hotel in the ancient city of Lijiang, Yunnan province. Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang is now open,…

DoubleTree debuts in Melbourne

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2014

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree hotel in Melbourne. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne Flinders Street marks a rebranding of the former Citigate Melbourne. It reopens…

Hilton launches soap recycling drive

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has launched a new soap recycling initiative in Singapore. In partnership with Soap Cycling, DHL Global Forwarding and the United World College South East Asia…

Hilton enters the capital of Hainan

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2014

Hilton has opened another hotel in southern China's Hainan province. The new Hilton Haikou Meilan becomes the upscale brand's first property in Haikou, Hainan's provincial capital,…

Hilton London Paddington plans new additions

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2014

Hilton London Paddington has announced further upgrades to open next month. The London hotel will open luxury GWR Tower Rooms in an exclusive wing in December, named after the…

Accor takes over Hilton Melbourne

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2014

Accor has signed an agreement to take over the Hilton on the Park hotel in Melbourne. The 419-room city centre hotel will now be rebranded, re-emerging as the Pullman Melbourne on the…

Hilton’s DoubleTree moves in western China

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2014

Hilton has continued to expand its DoubleTree brand in China, with the launch of its first ever property in the western province of Qinghai. Located in the city of Golmud, a key stop…

Hilton reaches milestone in China

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has reached a milestone in its Chinese expansion, with the opening of its 50th hotel in the Greater China region. The Hilton Changzhou launched this week in eastern…

Hilton launches Canopy brand

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has launched a new hotel brand that it thinks will ‘redefine’ lifestyle-driven hotels. The new Canopy by Hilton brand will look to target potential guests by their…

Hilton opens first DoubleTree in Queensland

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has opened its first DoubleTree hotel in Queensland. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns was formerly a Holiday Inn, and occupies a waterfront location overlooking…

Airlines and Aviation

Hilton teams up with AirAsia FFP

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2014

Hilton has entered into a new partnership with AirAsia, offering benefits for the members of the two companies' loyalty programmes. Members of the Hilton Honors and AirAsia Big…

DoubleTree signs new Ahmedabad hotel

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has announced a management agreement for a new DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad. The hotel will be located close to the city centre near Satellite Road with 174 rooms,…

Sabre renews agreement with Hilton Worldwide

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2014

Sabre Corporation recently renewed its technology agreement with Hilton Worldwide to market and sell its inventory in the Sabre global distribution system (GDS). “Sabre provides…

Hilton opens beach resort in Qingdao

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

Hilton has launched a new resort property in the coastal city of Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong province. The Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach offers 431 rooms and suites, all with…

Hilton adds DoubleTree hot spring resort in Hainan

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has opened a new DoubleTree resort on the Chinese island of Hainan. The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Qixianling Hot Spring is set in the Qixianling Hot Spring…

Hilton opens DoubleTree in Tanzania

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014

Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar. The property offers 58 rooms and marks the brand’s third hotel to open in the country.…

Hilton launches DoubleTree in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has celebrated the official launch of its first DoubleTree hotel in Indonesia. The DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro is a new upscale hotel located 4km from…

Travelport pens long-term deal with Hilton

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2014

Travelport has secured a new long-term content agreement with Hilton Worldwide, giving travel agents access to the hotel group's global portfolio of more than 4,000 properties. The…

Hilton to open new Okinawa resort

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2014

Hilton has revealed that it will open a new resort in Okinawa next month. Launching on 2 July 2014, the Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is a nine-storey property located next to the…

Hilton signs five hotels in Myanmar

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2014

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…

Hilton unveils Qatar beach hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014

Hilton Worldwide announced plans with Qatari investors Al-Rayyan Hospitality to develop a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at Salwa Beach. The development, the largest of its…

Hilton unveils new Curio brand

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has announced a new brand for travellers that ‘seek local discovery and authentic experiences’. Curio – A Collection by Hilton will include four and five-star hotels…

Yangon hotel room supply to double

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

The supply of quality hotel rooms is expected to double in the next five years. According to a new report by JLL, 4,518 new rooms are expected to open in Myanmar's largest city, of…

Hilton opens in Jaipur

Mark Elliott May 15, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has today announced the launch of its full-service hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Located close to the city’s major attractions, Hilton Jaipur features 179 rooms and…

Hilton Worldwide inks contract with MAF properties

Mark Elliott May 6, 2014

Hilton Worldwide have inked a management agreement with Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Properties. The agreement was signed to further expand the hospitality company’s mid-range Hilton Garden…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2014

ADAM GOLDSTEIN has been named as the new president & chief operating officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. A 25-year veteran of Royal Caribbean, Goldstein has spent the last 12…

Hilton enters Jaipur

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has announced its entry to Jaipur under its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. The group has signed a management agreement with Fruitful Buildcon Private…

Hilton opens second hotel in Bengaluru

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of its second property in Bangalore today (28 March). The Hilton Bangalore Residences overlooks the expanse of the Karnataka Golf Course,…

Hilton plants flag in Busan

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2014

Hilton will continue its expansion across South Korea, with the launch of its first property in the port city of Busan. Scheduled to open in 2016, the Hilton Busan will be part of the new…

Waldorf Astoria expands in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Hilton is expanding its Waldorf Astoria brand in Indonesia. Just a week after announcing plans for its first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Bali, the US hotel giant has continued the…

Hilton enters Foshan

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has continued its rapid expansion in China with the launch of its first hotel in the city of Foshan, Guangdong province. Located in the southern city's Chancheng…

Hilton strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2014

Hilton Worldwide recently announced the signing of a management agreement with investors Faisal Al-Ansari Contracting, to introduce a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Al Jubail.. The hotel is…

Hilton enters Henan

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2014

Hilton has opened its first ever hotel in central China's Henan province. The Hilton Zhengzhou is set in a 39-storey building in the centre of Henan's provincial capital. It features…

Waldorf Astoria to launch in Bali

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2014

Hilton has unveiled plans to launch its ultra-luxury Waldorf Astoria brand in Bali. The new management contract with PT Bali Ragawisata will see the development of the 96-villa…

Hilton promotes equal opportunity for women

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2014

Hilton Worldwide recently pledged to promote equal opportunity for women by signing the CEO Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles. The Principles are a result of…

Hilton strengthens Qatar presence

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014

Hilton Worldwide announced expansion plans in Qatar with signing of a management agreement. The agreement witnesses the First Qatar Real Estate Development Company open Hilton Doha The…

Hilton expands in Saudi Arabia

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2014

Hilton Worldwide will soon add Al Ahsa to its Saudi Arabia portfolio. This follows the signing of an agreement with Al Jazeera Group, owned by HE Sheikh Dr Jassim bin Nasser bin Jassim…

Hilton to open DoubleTree in Agra

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has announced the launch of DoubleTree by Hilton in Agra. Signing a management agreement with Archer Hospitality Pvt Limited, DoubleTree by Hilton is scheduled to…

Waldorf Astoria opens in Beijing

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2014

Hilton's ultra-luxury hotel brand, Waldorf Astoria, has arrived in Beijing. The Waldorf Astoria Beijing welcomed its first guests last week, becoming the brand's second hotel in China…

Hilton bans shark fins at all Asian hotels

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2014

Hilton has confirmed it will stop serving shark fins at all its hotels in the Asia Pacific region. Effective 1 April 2014, the hotel company will impose a complete ban on the sale of…

Conrad Hotels to debut in India

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has signed a new agreement that will see the luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand debut in India. The US hotel giant has penned a management contract with Palm…

Double Tree By Hilton expands in Seychelles

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2014

In a bid to tap into growing tourist numbers, Hilton Worldwide has opened its 30-room Double Tree by Hilton Seychelles-Allamanda Resort & Spa. This is the Group’s third resort in the…

Hilton opens first hotel in Bengaluru

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2014

Hilton has opened its first hotel in the Indian city of Bengaluru. The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore is a modern upscale hotel located in the southeast suburbs of India's…

Hilton expands Southeast Asian carbon offset programme

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2014

Hilton has expanded the range of Southeast Asian projects that can benefit from its carbon offset programme. Three new renewable energy projects will receive support in 2014: the…

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah now operational

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts recently announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The 319-room property offers luxury and sophistication. John T A…

Hilton continues growth in UAE

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2014

Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton opened its second DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The 485-room resort will feature a mix of guest rooms…

Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2013

So another year has passed; how was it for you? Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…

Hilton debuts in Shenzhen

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2013

Hilton has opened its first hotel in Shenzhen. The 16-storey Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai is located in the centre of the Guangdong city, facing Shenzhen Bay and the Pearl River…

DoubleTree continues rapid China expansion

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has continued the rapid expansion of its DoubleTree brand in China, with the opening of a new hotel in Suzhou, Anhui province. The 23-storey DoubleTree by Hilton…

Hilton brings DoubleTree to Hangzhou

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2013

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree hotel in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. The new 20-storey DoubleTree by Hilton Hangzhou East is located in the Xiasha Economic &…

Hilton brings Garden Inn brand to Jaipur

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has signed a new management agreement for a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Jaipur. The hotel group has signed a contract with Goverdhandham Estate Private Limited for…

Hilton to launch in Kota Kinabalu

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

Hilton has signed an agreement to launch its first hotel in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu. The company has penned an agreement with Pekah Hotels Sdn Bhd to manage the Hilton…

RAK tourism showcase at WTM

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2013

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is aggressively promoting its tourism showcase the on-going World Travel Market (WTM). The Authority is accompanied with a delegation…

Hilton launches DoubleTree in Wuhu

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2013

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree-branded hotel in the Chinese city of Wuhu. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu is a 26-storey hotel located in the centre of the city, featuring…

Hilton enters New Caledonia

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2013

Hilton has signed its first hotel in New Caledonia - the Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences. The company penned a management deal for the 154-apartment property with GLP Hotels New…

Hilton expands DoubleTree brand in China

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013

Hilton has opened another DoubleTree property in China. The DoubleTree by Hilton Jiaxing is located in the centre of Jiaxing - a city in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The…

Hilton Garden Inn to debut in Al Khobar

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2013

Hilton Worldwide will soon introduce its Hilton Garden Inn brand to Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia. This announcement was followed by signing of an agreement with local investor Ali Saad Bin…

Hilton expands Africa portfolio

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2013

Hilton Worldwide signed an agreement with Nigeria business partner, Transcorp Hotels Ltd. The agreement will see the introduction of a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in Lagos. The…

Conrad Dubai gets operational

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of Conrad Dubai. The 555-room luxury hotel marks the entry of Conrad Hotels & Resorts into the region. John TA Vanderslice, global head,…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

MARK LIVERSIDGE has been appointed as Hilton Worldwide's new chief marketer for Asia Pacific. Liversidge, who will be based in Singapore, was previously the chief marketing officer of…

Waldorf Astoria debuts video campaign

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2013

Hilton luxury brand Waldorf Astoria has launched a social media campaign featuring its prominent staff and those who have links to the company explaining what it is they love about their…

Hilton opens Sukhumvit Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2013

Hotel giant Hilton Worldwide has opened its ninth property in Thailand with the launch of the Hilton Sukhumvit Bankok. The 280-room hotel has two restaurants, MICE facilities, a…

Hilton opens new hotel in Abu Dhabi

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2013

Hilton has officially opened its new Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi hotel adding around 281 more rooms to its 3,000 room UAE total. The property, which has undergone a serious…

Hilton increases New Zealand interest

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2013

Hilton Hotel’s New Zealand south island property, Hilton Queenstown, has officially reopened as Hilton Queensland Resort & Spa. The hotel, which is one of four properties Hilton…

Hilton signs first hotel in Lanzhou

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2013

Hilton has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Lanzhou, the capital of western China's Gansu province. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2017, the 389-room Hilton…

Airlines and Aviation

Tourism tidbits from India

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2013

Puducherry Governor meets Tourism Minister The Governor of Pondicherry, Virendra Kataria met the Union Tourism Minister, Dr K Chiranjeevi to expedite the releases of Central…

Hilton expands in Okinawa

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2013

Hilton has signed an agreement to manage a new property in Okinawa. Scheduled to open in 2016, the Hilton Okinawa Kin will be set on beachfront site in the town of Kin, on the east…

Hilton to open in Baltics

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2013

Hilton Worldwide is to open its first hotel in Estonia’s capital, Talinn, it has been revealed. The property, which is expected to open in 2016, will be the operator’s first within the…

Hilton connects with Japan’s Rakuten Travel

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has signed a new deal with Japanese online travel agent, Rakuten Travel. Under the new intermediary agreement, Hilton will initially offer Rakuten access to the rates…

Hilton Worldwide strengthens KSA presence

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has signed on a new property with a local investor - Al Hokair Group. This partnership would be for its fourth hotel in Saudi Arabia. The new signing is a 153-room…

Hilton brings DoubleTree to Three Gorges

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2013

Hilton has launched its DoubleTree brand in a city close to China's Three Gorges Dam. The DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing-Wanzhou is a new 22-storey hotel developed by the Dalian Wanda…

Hilton reaches milestone with China hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has opened its 4,000th global hotel, with the launch of a new upscale property in China's Hebei province. The milestone was marked by opening if the Hilton…

Hilton Worldwide supports youth in RAK

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2013

Hilton Worldwide’s properties in Ras Al Khaimah have participated in Brighter Bluer Future as part of the company’s efforts to support the youth of the emirate. In a bid to develop…

Hilton adopts IDeaS revenue solution

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has decided to deploy a new revenue management solution across several of its brands. Following a year-long pilot programme, the US hotel company will use IDeaS’ G3…

Hilton brings luxury brands to Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a major expansion of its luxury brands in Asia Pacific. The company is planning a significant roll-out of its Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands in the…

Hilton’s Passport to Success initiative launched in KSA

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has partnered with the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and King Khalid Foundation, to announce the launch of the Passport to Success initiative for Kingdom of Saudi…

Hilton’s Abu Dhabi plans unveiled

Mark Elliott May 27, 2013 1

Hilton Worldwide recently announced the signing of a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel in Abu Dhabi. The hotel, currently known as Abu Dhabi Al Maqta, will rebrand and…

The latest appointments – India

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2013 0

ANDREAS KRAEMER has been appointed as the General Manager for Hilton’s first leisure property in India – Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa. In his role, Kraemer will look into the…

Hilton Hotels and Resorts open in Alexandria

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2013 0

Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche following a major refurbishment programme. The refurbishment and rebranding programme covered…

Hilton plans to expand Waldorf Astoria brand in Qatar

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2013 15

Hilton Worldwide plans to expand its Waldorf Astoria brand presence with a new property in Qatar. This was followed by the signing of a management agreement with Doha-based La Jolla. The…

Hilton brings Conrad to the Philippines

Mar 7, 2013 16

Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement that will see the first Conrad hotel open in the Philippines. The management deal, signed with SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation, will…

Hilton enters Myanmar

Mar 6, 2013 11

Hilton Worldwide has become the first major international hotel company to announce its entry into Myanmar. The company has signed a management agreement with LP Holding Co Ltd to…

Cairo signing for Hilton

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2013 14

Hilton is to open a sixth hotel in Cairo after signing a contract with Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development. The 257-room Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi is due to open in early 2016 in the…

Pacific Islands

New Caledonia boosted by tourism developments

Feb 25, 2013 14

The Pacific island territory of New Caledonia is expecting to see an increase in visitors to its shores following the completion of several major tourism developments. The island has…

Hilton Hotels forays into Sharjah

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2013 0

Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of Hilton Sharjah, its first in the Emirate. The 259-room Hilton Sharjah located at Corniche Al Buhaira and close to Dubai International Airport.…

Hilton moves into Northern Territory

Feb 13, 2013 13

Hilton has signed a major new deal that will see it launch four hotels in Australia's Northern Territory. The agreement, with the BG Group of Hotels, will mark the company’s entry into the…

Hilton Worldwide’s aggressive MEA plans

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2013 0

With 12,349 rooms in 35 properties in active construction, Hilton Worldwide will be aggressively expanding its presence in the MEA region in the next two-three years. In 2012, Hilton…

Hilton to add nearly 1,000 new hotels

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2013 1

Hilton Worldwide has a development pipeline totalling almost 1,000 hotels and 170,000 rooms. The company revealed today that it opened 171 with 28,000 rooms in 2012, and currently has…

Hilton, Marriott urge smart visa policies

Jan 23, 2013 17

Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International have joined forces to urge governments to adopt “smart” visa policies that stimulate global travel. Addressing global business and travel…

Hilton expands in Okinawa

Oct 15, 2012 18

Hilton has announced plans to launch a new hotel on the Japanese resort island of Okinawa. The signing of the Hilton Okinawa Chatan comes just five months after the company launched its…

Hilton moves into Bangladesh

Oct 4, 2012 17

Hilton has signed its first hotel in Bangladesh. Scheduled to open in 2015, the 250-room Hilton Dhaka will be located on Gulshan Avenue in the centre of the Bangladeshi capital. “We have…

Hilton offers carbon offsetting for meetings

Oct 2, 2012 13

Hilton has launched a carbon offset programme for events held at several of its hotels across Southeast Asia. At no additional cost to customers, Hilton is offering to measure the amount of…

Hilton Worldwide adds Tabuk in Saudi Arabia

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2012 0

Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of a management agreement to introduce Hilton Garden Inn Tabuk, its first hotel in Tabuk, in North Western KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). The hotel…

Hilton Worldwide host Egyptian Hospitality roundtable

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2012 14

Hilton Worldwide hosted the first Egypt Regional Hospitality Leadership Committee roundtable at Conrad Cairo in Egypt. The collaborative partnership committee consisting of seven global…

African Briefs

Jul 4, 2012 6

Rwanda Africa’s fastest-growing air market Rwanda is the fastest growing aviation market in Africa, according to a new report. OAG’s latest Market Analysis report revealed that the number…

Hilton Worldwide expands Egypt portfolio

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2012 0

Hilton Worldwide signed an agreement with Egyptian Touristic Resorts LLC, to introduce two new premium Hilton Hotels and Resorts properties to Cairo and Alexandria. The dual signing for the…

Hilton Worldwide, Inveravante ink agreement

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2012 9

Hilton Worldwide has entered into an agreement with Inveravante Group to introduce two new premium hotels in the city of Tangier. The agreement ceremony, held in Rabat, Morocco in the…

Hilton signs first DoubleTree in Australia

Jun 26, 2012 16

Hilton Worldwide has signed a new deal to bring its DoubleTree brand to Australia. The agreement, penned with Ramtron Australia Pty Ltd, will see the DoubleTree by Hilton Karratha open in…

Hilton to add Malaysia’s third DoubleTree hotel

Jun 4, 2012 13

Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement for its third DoubleTree property in Malaysia. Following the deal, which was signed with Daiman Landmark Hotel Sdn Bhd, the 365-room…

DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Japan

May 24, 2012 15

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree property in Japan. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Naha, on the Japanese resort island of Okinawa, becomes the 10th Hilton hotel in Japan. The 227-room…

Hilton Garden Inn to arrive in Southeast Asia

May 17, 2012 15

Hilton Worldwide has signed a new management agreement for Southeast Asia's first Hilton Garden Inn hotel. The deal, penned yesterday with Hoan Kiem Tourism & Trading Company, will see…

Hilton Worldwide, Al Faisal Holding to launch DoubleTree by Hilton in Qatar

Mark Elliott May 15, 2012 17

Hilton Worldwide and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) announced the joint signing of a management agreement for two new DoubleTree’s by Hilton properties in Doha. Both…

Hilton to help fund Asian education

May 9, 2012 1

Hilton Worldwide has formed a new three-year partnership with Room to Read – a non-profit organization focused on improving literacy and gender equality in education. The partnership…

Hilton Worldwide kicks off GCC sales road show

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2012 15

Hilton Worldwide kick started its 15th annual GCC sales road show with a successful event in Riyadh, drawing more than 120 delegates and a 50% increase in attendance compared to last year.…

Hilton opens first two hotels in Dalian

Mar 19, 2012 0

Hilton Worldwide has opened two new hotels in the Chinese coastal city of Dalian. The 210-room Conrad Dalian and the 370-room Hilton Dalian are both located in the East Harbor area of the…