http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/category/topic/717 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Hilton Worldwide Global Media Center Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23328 Girls and guys can gather their favorite friends and family and escape to two resorts in Puerto Rico for a girls' or guys' only getaway. Now through Dec. 22, 2013, El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and El San Juan Resort & Casino are offering a Girls' and Guys' Getaway package for friends to reconnect and spend quality time together. Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-23328 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23320 Granite Properties announced the groundbreaking today for a speculative office tower and the four-star, 299-key Hilton Granite Park conference hotel. Both projects are designed by BOKA Powell architects and slated for completion in mid-2014. Granite Properties has engaged Woodbine Development Corporation as hotel development consultant. The two new structures are part of the existing 90- acre mixed-use development located at the Sam Rayburn Thollway (S.H. 121) and the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, Texas. Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-23320 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23329 New York Hilton Midtown today announced the upcoming commemoration of 50 years of hospitality and personalized attention to New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. On June 26, 1963, legendary hotelier, Conrad Hilton officiated over the ribbon-cutting event when the hotel opened its doors for the first time, immediately generating awe and gathering accolades that continue to this day. The hotel was originally called "New York Hilton at Rockefeller Center" since the original boundaries of this iconic Art Deco building complex extended northward to West 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue. Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-23329 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23177 The newly rebranded DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin and DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs hotels are now open for bookings and stays from Wednesday May 1 2013, along with the new Hilton Darwin hotel. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-23177 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23178 Hilton Worldwide today announced that it will introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it rebrands four Northern Territory hotels on May 1, 2013. The country's first three DoubleTree by Hilton hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs will open alongside Hilton Darwin in the Territory. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-23178 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23095 Hilton Worldwide announced that it has signed a management agreement for a 260-room new-build Hilton hotel in the Santa Fe area of Mexico City, Mexico. The hotel will form part of Samara - one of the five largest mixed-use complexes in the country, featuring more than 3.8 million square feet of space combining corporate offices, a shopping center and the upscale Hilton Santa Fe Mexico City. Currently under construction, Hilton Santa Fe Mexico City is expected to open in March 2014. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-23095 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22980 As cities from San Francisco and Toronto to London and Amsterdam prepare for the start of Pride season, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers added value at more than 460 participating Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations properties in top gay travel destinations with its new ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.' package. Travelers attending LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) events or planning their own vacations will enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet, a one-year digital subscription to OUT magazine, two welcome beverages* and late checkout, where and when available at value rates by booking the offer at www.hilton.com/GoOut. Available throughout 2013, the package continues the global LGBT traveler program by Hilton Worldwide's flagship brand. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:01:00 GMT 717-22980 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/23037 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognised hospitality brand in the Middle East, today announced the opening of the 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche following a major refurbishment programme. The hotel represents the 19th upscale property in Egypt for Hilton Worldwide and its second in the city of Alexandria. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:01:00 GMT 717-23037 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22924 Hilton Worldwide today marked its entry into the Burmese market with the signing of a management agreement with LP Holding Co., Ltd to manage Hilton Yangon in Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The first Hilton Worldwide property in Myanmar, the 300-room Hilton Yangon will also be the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel and is scheduled to open in 2014. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:01:00 GMT 717-22924 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22879 Hilton Worldwide is adding to its programme of growth in Egypt following a major joint announcement today with prominent investor, Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development, to introduce the company's sixth property to Cairo. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:01:00 GMT 717-22879 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22881 Hilton Hotels & Resorts gives families more reasons to enjoy time away together throughout 2013 with its new Family Fun Package. Offering daily breakfast for two adults and two children, and free high-speed Internet access, families are able to save while exploring Hilton destinations in the U.S. and Canada all year long. Participating properties in the United States and Canada are offering the value added package throughout 2013. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-22881 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22779 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, a leader in family travel around the world, today launches Hilton Mom Voyage, www.HiltonMomVoyage.com, a dynamic family travel site featuring 14 moms and one dad who will engage with parents nationwide as they share insider travel content based on their own vacation experiences from the white sand beaches of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta to the slopes of Whistler. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide conducted a nationwide search for family bloggers in 2012 while creating Hilton Mom Voyage as a key extension of its focus on both family travel and its Hilton Resorts collection of more than 75 resorts in the world's most desirable locations. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-22779 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22766 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the iconic hotel brand with 70 properties in the UK, has been awarded the title of the country's number one provider of meetings services. The findings were revealed by renowned market research provider BDRC Continental in their 2012 UK MeetingsMetrix report. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-22766 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22689 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, today announced the opening of Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa, its first leisure property in India. Operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Writer Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., the retreat is nestled in the serene and unspoiled landscape of the Sahyadri mountain range in the Western Ghats. Located approximately a 2.5-hour drive (100km) and 30-minute helicopter ride from Mumbai and 1.5-hour drive (80km) from Pune, the property is spread across 320 acres within the 3,500-acre private Shillim Estate. Offering a sanctuary for the body, mind and spirit, the retreat features ecologically designed all-villa accommodation with butler service, extensive dining options, one of the largest wine cellars in India and among the largest and most comprehensive spa facilities in Asia that encompasses 70 acres and offers more than 150 treatments. The retreat is designed, built and operated with sustainability as its core commitment. With the opening of Hilton Shilim Estate Retreat & Spa, Hilton Worldwide extends its Hilton Resorts portfolio to 80 resorts across 29 countries. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-22689 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22677 An outbreak of Vacationitis is creating high levels of stress and claiming countless hours of unused vacation time as it spreads among workers incapable of taking long- or short-term breaks, Hilton Hotels & Resorts reports today. Responding to the epidemic, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide is activating its Hilton Urgent Vacation Care Center, www.vacationcarecenter.hilton.com, an interactive website featuring personal diagnoses of vacation needs and customized prescriptions urging people to take breaks, weekend getaways and longer vacations. Workers are advised to seek aid immediately if they show signs of 14 distinct symptoms of Vacationitis, including "Straight to Voicemailaria," a chronic avoidance of client calls, or "Replyallgia," the result of a flood of "reply all" emails. Through February 28, Hilton is offering immediate relief by giving www.vacationcarecenter.hilton.com visitors a chance to win one of 15 Hilton weekend getaways. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT 717-22677 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22617 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, today announced its second property in Tampa, Fla., with the reflagging of Hyatt Regency Tampa as Hotel Tampa, an affiliate of Hilton. Prior to being renamed Hilton Tampa Downtown in 2013, the hotel will undergo extensive renovations to the guest rooms, lobby, common areas, dining and restaurant amenities, ballroom and meeting spaces, fitness center and administrative offices. Hotel Tampa joins Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront and Hilton Clearwater Beach as the fifth Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the Tampa Bay Area. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT 717-22617 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22515 Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of its newest property in the Pearl River Delta - Hilton Zhongshan Downtown. Operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by The Lihe Group, the property is located in the heart of Zhongshan's central business district and surrounded by premium retail and entertainment center. The hotel features 459 guest rooms including 34 suites; a variety of restaurants and bars, two ballrooms, as well as state-of-the-art meeting facilities and an unrivalled recreation center. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT 717-22515 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22557 Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. to manage Hilton Manila in Newport City in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The agreement will bring the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel to Manila. Scheduled to open in 2014, the 350-room Hilton Manila is located on Newport Boulevard next to Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and is 3.5 kilometers away from Manila's central business district, Makati. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT 717-22557 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22498 Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city of Alexandria. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT 717-22498 http://news.hiltonworldwide.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22316 Hilton Worldwide announced that it has signed a management agreement with El Hotel Pilar, S.A. for a 170-room new-build Hilton hotel in Pilar, Argentina - part of Greater Buenos Aires. The hotel will form part of a mixed-use development featuring 130 residential condominium units that will benefit from all the services offered at Hilton Pilar. The Hilton Pilar Hotel & Residences project, currently under construction and expected to open in December 2015, is the third for Hilton Hotels & Resorts and fifth for Hilton Worldwide in Argentina. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT 717-22316