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Hilton Hotels and Azul Management Breakground on 144-room
resort in
Kralendijk, Bonaire, 50 miles off
the Coast of Venezuela
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - December 6, 2007 - Hilton Hotels
Corporation announced today the groundbreaking on the Hilton Bonaire Resort
& Spa, a new and upscale property being developed in collaboration
with Azul Management Bonaire, Inc. Hilton has entered into a franchise
license agreement with Azul to develop what will be one of the island�s
premier hotels. Construction on the 144-room resort will begin summer 2008,
and the resort is expected to open in July of 2010.
The Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa will feature 132 elegant guest rooms and 12 luxuriously appointed suites, offering guests luxury amenities including the rooftop Azul Fitness Center & Spa, a world-class dive facility, two restaurants and a variety of shops. �The Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa will represent a unique offering
for guests looking to relax and experience the calm of the Caribbean and
some of the world�s best diving,� said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president
of brand management � Hilton Hotels & Resorts. �We look forward to
partnering with Azul Management Bonaire on this exciting project and to
adding yet another unique guest opportunity to our portfolio.�
"We are very proud that we were able to attract the prestigious Hilton Hotels to Bonaire," said Ramoncito Booi, senior advisor to the Government of Bonaire, and the island�s former tourism commissioner. �Hilton�s mission of warm hospitality perfectly describes the way we view tourism in Bonaire. This world-class brand will significantly enhance our tourism offerings to high-end travelers, while offering the island much increased international exposure as a very special place to vacation.� The property will be built on a canal system on the southern edge of Kralendijk, Bonaire�s capital, just north of the island�s Flamingo Airport. The navigable canals provide easy dockside access to dive boats and private vessels. About Hilton Hotels & Resorts With more than 500 hotels and resorts on six continents, Hilton continues to be an innovative leader in the full-service hospitality segment and the most recognized global name in the industry. Hilton�s belief that Travel Should Take You Places® celebrates a commitment to the guest experience and to the idea that travel can and should be transformative. Hilton�s variety of services, amenities and programs are designed to give guests more choice and control over their stays so they can be at their best, 24/7 whether they travel for business or leisure. Each unique Hilton hotel and resort was designed to reflect the sense of place of its location; each team member chosen to reflect the local culture and community. For more information visit www.hilton.com available in English, Spanish and French. About the Hilton Family of Hotels in Caribbean
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Contact:
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Azul Management Bonaire
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