Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of the new 298-room Hilton Barra hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – the company’s first hotel in this booming metropolis. With a privileged location on Avenida Abelardo Bueno in the heart of the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, this newest hotel in Rio de Janeiro is set to be the first choice of fans visiting the city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Hilton Worldwide announces commitment to improving animal welfare
We applaud Hilton Worldwide’s initiative to begin eliminating the use of cages for egg-laying chickens and gestation crates for breeding pigs in its global food supply chain
Hilton Durban appoints Chris van Aswegen as Chief Engineer
Van Aswegen brings both local and international experience to his new role at Hilton Durban.
Hilton Worldwide launches mobile room selection in southeast Asia
Guests will be able to check-in and choose their exact room from digital floor plans or lists, using their desktop, tablet or mobile device.
Michael Fletcher appointed Director of Sales & Marketing Hilton Atlanta
Prior to his most recent position as director of sales and marketing with Westin Hotels & Resorts, he spent 13 years with Marriott International as director of sales Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
Hilton to rebrand Hotel Nikko Tokyo
On October 1, 2015, the property will be converted and unveiled as the new Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, joining Hilton’s existing portfolio of 11 operating and pipeline hotels in Japan.
Stefan Mirevski appointed GM of Embassy Suites Crystal City
Mirevski joined Hilton in 2002 and was most recently director of operations at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
Ashley Smit appointed Front Office Manager at Hilton Durban
A 10-year industry veteran, Smit’s most previously was the Assistant Front Office Manager at The Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton.
Martin Chetty appointed Executive Chef at Hilton Durban
His career includes working at five-star hotels and restaurants around South Africa, most recently at Southern Sun, Waterfront in Cape Town.
Hilton sees 45 percent increase in conversions: Google Hotel Ads case study
Google Hotel Ads case study claims Hilton improved its conversion rate by 45% and drove a 12% increase in overall ROI.
