Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Motu Toopua, Bora Bora, French Polynesia  

In conjunction with the franchise agreements, the three hotels will be managed by South Pacific Management, one of Tahiti�s leading resort management companies. Headquartered in the Tahitian capital Papeete, South Pacific Management has a strong track record in managing resort properties in French Polynesia and currently manages a group of ten resorts located across the three main archipelagos. 

Laurent Bessou of South Pacific Management commented, �South Pacific Management has extensive management experience in French Polynesia and we are thrilled to be managing these three newly branded Hilton properties which will provide the best service and products in the upscale segment in the South Pacific. We are confident that French Polynesia�s charm and natural beauty will continue to attract guests from all over the world, and these hotels will contribute favourably to that experience.� 

Martin Rinck, President - Asia Pacific, Hilton Hotels Corporation, commented �Hilton Hotels is proud to have been selected to have branding rights for these three properties. Hilton Hotels will work closely with the owners and managers of these properties to further develop the international reputation of the hotels and location. We believe these hotels will quickly become favourites among our guests, and will further strengthen our Hilton Worldwide Resort presence in the South Pacific.�  

Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa

The island of Bora Bora is located one hour�s flight from the international airport in Papeete, Tahiti. Built around a sacred and legendary cove of white sand and majestic lava rock, the resort rises above what Pulitzer Prize-winning author, James Michener, called �the most beautiful lagoon in the world �. 

Access from the airport is by private motor launch with guests having the unique experience of arriving to the resort via the over water lobby. The resort has won many awards including the 2008 World Travel Awards for French Polynesia�s Best Spa Resort .  The Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa includes the following facilities:

120 villas (84 over water villas);

2 restaurants;

2 bars;

Meeting facilities for up to 100 people;

6 room health spa;

Pool and fitness centre.

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

The island of Moorea is a 10 minute flight or 30 minutes by catamaran from Tahiti. The Hilton Moorea Resort & Spa is set within the crystal waters of a 10 acre lagoon, with volcanic mountains as a backdrop. The Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa includes the following facilities:

106 villas (54 over water villas); 

2 restaurants;

2 bars;

Meeting facilities for up to 120 people;

4 room health spa;

Pool and fitness centre.

Hilton Hotel Tahiti

The Hilton Hotel Tahiti is conveniently located just three miles from the International Airport and three minutes from the heart of Papeete, Tahiti�s capital. The hotel is an ideal gateway to the outer islands for the leisure traveller and is well placed to meet the needs of the business traveller with extensive meeting facilities and ideal location close to Papeete�s business district. The Hilton Hotel Tahiti includes the following facilities:

189 rooms;

2 restaurants;

1 bar;

Conference facilities including ballroom, with a total of 20,000sq ft of meeting space;

4 room health spa, pools, and fitness centre

About Louis Wane
Entrepreneur Louis Wane has more than 40 years experience in French Polynesia. The Louis Wane Group in total includes over 30 companies comprising hotels, industrial, distribution and retail businesses including local representation in French Polynesia for Procter & Gamble, Carrefour and Champion.

About South Pacific Management 
South Pacific Management is one of Tahiti�s leading resort management companies. Headquartered in the capital Papeete and under the direction of the company�s President Laurent Bessou, they currently manage a group of ten three to five star resorts under the Manava Hotels and Resorts, Pearl Resorts & Spa brands. These properties are located on the islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha�a, Bora Bora, Manihi, Tikehau, Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa. In addition they manage the Le Taha�a Resort and Spa , a Relais et Chateaux on the island of Taha�a, the Te Tiare Beach Resort on the island of Huahine plus with five signature Manea Spas which offer authentic Polynesian treatments with Tahitian spa products. 

Charlotte Seymour
Regional PR Manager Hilton Hotels Australasia (Sydney)
+61 (0)447 710 099 / [email protected]

Emily Biotteau
PR Manager for South Pacific Management
+689.508461 / [email protected]