Hilton ended 2023 with the strongest development quarter in its history, opening more new rooms than during any other quarter. The hospitality leader opened 132 hotels and approximately 24,000 rooms between October and December 2023, contributing to full-year openings of 395 hotels and approximately 63,000 rooms to achieve net unit growth of 4.9%.
Daniel van Wyk appointed General Manager at Hilton Doha The Pearl
Daniel van Wyk has been named as the new General Manager of Hilton Doha The Pearl. Boasting a distinguished career in the hospitality sector, Van Wyk brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his role at the upscale property.
Hilton debuts in Yala with opening of Hilton Yala Resort
Leading global hospitality company Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Yala Resort, marking Hilton’s third flagship-branded property in Sri Lanka. Just outside Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park and surrounded by lush greenery, the resort provides an elevated escape for guests seeking adventure and relaxation, with a vast view that overlooks the Indian Ocean.
DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Korea with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo
Leading global hospitality company Hilton launches DoubleTree by Hilton in Korea with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo.
Digvijay Singh has been appointed General Manager at Conrad Bengaluru
Conrad Bengaluru is delighted to announce Digvijay Singh as its new General Manager. A luxury hotelier and strategic leader, Digvijay comes with diverse leadership experience at leading Indian and International hotels.
Highgate appointed to manage Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, has been selected by Continental Assets Management to manage Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay. This marks Highgate’s’ first property on Kauai and its 12th property in Hawaii, including the notable ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach and The Twin Fin, Oahu.
Hilton London Bankside appoints new General Manager, Raoul de Souza
Design-led hotel, Hilton London Bankside, has appointed Raoul de Souza as the hotel’s new General Manager, heading up the multi-award-winning Hilton flagship located in the heart of London’s culture quarter.
Shaun Robinson appointed General Manager at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hilton San Diego Bayfront announced the appointment of Shaun Robinson to general manager of the 1,190-room bayfront hotel featuring more than 165,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and located just steps away from the San Diego Convention Center. In his new role, he will ensure that Hilton San Diego Bayfront maintains its excellent reputation in providing purposeful and passionate customer service while continuing to enhance the guest experience for leisure, business and group travelers. Robinson joins Hilton San Diego Bayfront from Hilton Anaheim where he oversaw more than 1,000 team members as general manager, a position he held since 2011.
Hilton debuts island getaway with first property beyond Okinawa main island
Hilton has unveiled Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort, the first Hilton property on Miyako Island. Nestled approximately 300 kilometres southwest of the main Okinawa Island, Miyako Island has become a sought-after destination, known for its enchanting natural beauty and unique cultural experiences.
DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm opens its doors in the heart of the city
Today, DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm announced its opening, marking the first opening under Hilton’s full-service DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Berlin and the third in Germany. Designed to serve leisure guests vacationing in Berlin as well as business travelers and groups from around the world, the hotel is one of the largest in the city with 420 guest rooms and over 8,600 square feet of meeting space.
