Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Follows Marriott’s Lead, Cuts Commission on Group Business

Hilton Worldwide is following Marriott International's lead and cutting commissions from 10 percent to seven percent for group bookings at "participating" hotels in the United States and Canada, effective October 1, 2018. Danny Hughes, Hilton's senior vice-president and commercial director, Americas, sent a letter yesterday to group intermediaries advising them of the change. In it, he … Read More about Hilton Follows Marriott’s Lead, Cuts Commission on Group Business

Hilton Adds Jamaican Properties to Curio Brand

 Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa Runaway Bay and Jewel Dunn's River Beach Resort & Spa Ocho Rios have signed to become part of Hilton Worldwide's upscale brand, Curio - A Collection by Hilton. They are the first two Caribbean properties to join the brand. "Surrounded by the natural beauty of Dunn's River Falls and Mystic Mountain, the Jewel properties have long been synonymous with … Read More about Hilton Adds Jamaican Properties to Curio Brand

Chicago Hotel Added to Hilton’s Curio Collection

LondonHouse, a 452-room luxury lifestyle hotel scheduled to open in Spring 2016, is the newest member of the Curio - A Collection by Hilton. The property will be located in Chicago's historic London Guarantee Building and new 22-storey architecturally-synchronized Modernist glass tower. Its Windy City-based developer and manager, Oxford Capital Group, LLC, began work on the Alfred S. … Read More about Chicago Hotel Added to Hilton’s Curio Collection

Hilton Closes Waldorf Astoria Sale

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has sold the Waldorf Astoria New York to Anbang Insurance Group Co. Ltd. for $1.95 billion. The proceeds of the sale, which just closed, are being used to add five landmark properties to Hilton Worldwide's owned portfolio. As part of its long-term relationship with Anbang, Hilton Worldwide will continue to operate the Waldorf Astoria New York under a 100-year … Read More about Hilton Closes Waldorf Astoria Sale

Hilton Introduces Solution for Planning Sustainable Events

Meet with Purpose, a concept designed to make it easier for meeting pros to reduce waste, add CSR components and incorporate health and wellness into meetings and events, has been introduced by Hilton Worldwide. Inspired by its corporate responsibility strategy, Travel with Purpose, Hilton gathered feedback from customers and sales team members to identify the most pressing sustainability issues … Read More about Hilton Introduces Solution for Planning Sustainable Events

Myrtle Beach Getting New Resort & Conference Center

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is getting a new resort and conference center. Hilton Worldwide announced the ground-breaking for the Homewood Suites Oceanfront Resort & Conference Center in mid-November. It  is expected to open in spring 2016. The first and only Homewood Suites in the 399 chain that is an oceanfront property, it will share pools and amenities with the Hampton Inn Oceanfront … Read More about Myrtle Beach Getting New Resort & Conference Center

WEC 2014 Sets New Fundraising Record

The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation recently raised more than $170,000 during the 2014 World Education Congress (WEC), setting a new record for the most money raised at an MPI conference. The funds will go towards the MPI Foundation Education Endowment, which provides chapter grants and scholarships to MPI members. The MPI Foundation held three fundraisers during WEC … Read More about WEC 2014 Sets New Fundraising Record

Marriott Canada Names New VP Hotel Development

Ryan McRae has been named vice president, Hotel Development for Marriott Hotels of Canada Ltd. He will be based in Vancouver, B.C. and will be responsible for the growth of Marriott's full service, select service and extended stay hotel brands in Western Canada. The appointment, which was announced yesterday, is effective September 15, 2014. McRae joins Marriott with more than 16 years of … Read More about Marriott Canada Names New VP Hotel Development

Hilton Opens 16th Homewood Suites

The 16th Homewood Suites by Hilton property in Canada opened this month in Waterloo-St. Jacobs, Ontario. The four-storey, 97-suite hotel is the second Homewood Suites by Hilton in the Waterloo market. It is owned by Benjamin Hotel Inc. and managed by Kingsbury Hospitality Group Inc. Its general manager, Shuker Ismail, has been in the hotel industry for 19 years. Jasmina Savkovic is the property's … Read More about Hilton Opens 16th Homewood Suites

Hilton Adds to Footprint in Myanmar

 Hilton Worldwide has signed management agreements with Eden Group Company Limited for five Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in Myanmar. The partnership with Eden Group represents another significant milestone for Hilton Worldwide's expansion in Myanmar, following the company's earlier announcement in 2013 as the first western hotel group to have signed an agreement to operate a hotel in … Read More about Hilton Adds to Footprint in Myanmar

Hilton Worldwide Launching New Brand

Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of  Curio – A Collection by Hilton. The new brand was created for travelers seeking "local discovery and authentic experiences." It will consist of a curated collection of four to five star hotels. "Our customers and owners have expressed strong interest in a brand from us that includes hotels that can retain their unique identity but also deliver the … Read More about Hilton Worldwide Launching New Brand

Homewood Suites by Hilton Continues Expansion in Canada

Hilton's Homewood Suites by Hilton brand has opened its 12th property in Canada In Winnipeg. Homewood Suites by Hilton Winnipeg Airport – Polo Park is a four-storey, 113-suite extended stay hotel. Owned by MLS Managment, it is managed by Atlific Hotels. "We are thrilled to welcome the Homewood Suites Winnipeg Airport – Polo Park to our family of hotels, bringing our portfolio in Canada to 12 … Read More about Homewood Suites by Hilton Continues Expansion in Canada

Hilton Opens First of Three Calgary Airport Properties

Hampton Hotels, Hilton Worldwide's global brand of more than 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, has opened its newest property, the 135-room Hampton Inn — Calgary-Airport North, located at 2000 2021-100 Ave. NE, adjacent to the Calgary International Airport. "Hampton Inn by Hilton Calgary Airport North offers contemporary accommodations for … Read More about Hilton Opens First of Three Calgary Airport Properties

Hilton HHonors’ Olympic Partnership Helping Athletes Go for Gold

In its role as official hotel supplier for the Canadian Olympic Team, Hilton HHonors is offering some of the country's athletes more than a great place to sleep. As part of its relationship with the Canadian Olympic hopefuls, Hilton HHonors is sponsoring two-time Olympic gold medallist (Ice Hockey), Meghan Agosta-Marciano and the 2013 World Championship silver medallist (Aerials) Canadian … Read More about Hilton HHonors’ Olympic Partnership Helping Athletes Go for Gold

Hilton Introduces Meetings Simplified

Hilton Worldwide has launched a new program to meet the need for small meeting solutions. Designed for groups of 25 or less, Meetings Simplified is now available at 1,800 properties in the U.S. and select properties in Canada. A list of participating properties is available at www.hiltonworldwide.com/simplified. "Our hotels accommodate groups for meetings and events of all sizes, and Meetings … Read More about Hilton Introduces Meetings Simplified

Hilton Worldwide Offering Planners Chance to Win a Million

Million Dollar Booking, a new sweepstakes launched last week by Hilton Worldwide and its 10 hotel brands, offers Canadian and American event planners the chance to win $1 million. The sweepstakes is open to planners who complete a booking at any Hilton Worldwide property in the Americas by December 31, 2013, and then execute the event and register at milliondollarbooking.com by December 31, 2014 … Read More about Hilton Worldwide Offering Planners Chance to Win a Million

Hilton Worldwide to Operate New Cleveland Hotel

Cuyahoga County, Ohio has awarded Hilton Worldwide the rights to manage a 600-650 room hotel adjoining the new Cleveland Convention Center, located in this heart of the city's downtown. The County is the owner of the hotel and is financing the project with a combination of tax-exempt bonds and tax-revenue sources. "We are thrilled to be operating a new hotel in the city's dynamic downtown … Read More about Hilton Worldwide to Operate New Cleveland Hotel

Hilton Debuts New Dining Concept at New York Hilton Midtown

Hilton Hotels & Resorts launched its new dining concept this week in response to traveller demand for healthy, casual dining options. Herb N' Kitchen, which offers fresh, local gourmet food in an upscale restaurant and convenient culinary market, is now open inside the New York Hilton Midtown, the largest hotel in Manhattan. "With casual dining on the rise, our guests can enjoy quick, healthy … Read More about Hilton Debuts New Dining Concept at New York Hilton Midtown

Hilton Worldwide Opens Ninth Property in Thailand

Hilton Worldwide has opened its ninth property in Thailand, the Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. The company is also celebrating its 30th anniversary operating in the country. Located in one of the city's central entertainment, shopping and business districts, the hotel has 280 deluxe rooms and 25 suites. Its meeting and event spaces include a 4,320-sq.-ft. ballroom that can accommodate groups of 100 … Read More about Hilton Worldwide Opens Ninth Property in Thailand

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