DANDONG, China
and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has
signed a management agreement with Dandong Huilong Industrial
Development Co., Ltd (DHID) for the first mid-market Hilton Garden Inn
branded hotel in Dandong, Liaoning Province, North China. The agreement
also marks the second Hilton Garden Inn in China, following the first
property located in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province scheduled to open in
December of 2012. Construction on the 190-room Hilton Garden Inn
Dandong is scheduled to begin in March 2012 for a March 2014 opening.
"Located in the strategic center of Northeast China, Dandong has seen
tremendous growth in recent years due to its cross-border location,"
said Wee-Hau Lee, senior vice president of development, Greater China,
Hilton Worldwide. "Establishing a presence in this important city gives
impetus to Hilton Worldwide's development plan in China, and supports
our ambitious goal of expanding from the 20-plus hotels we currently
operate to the more than 100 hotels we plan to operate in the next five
years."
Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn, said, "The introduction
of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand to Dandong is another
milestone to expand and deepen our presence in China. We are looking
forward to having visitors experience the hospitality and amenities of
Hilton Garden Inn, while visiting this fascinating historical city,
reputed as 'the most beautiful border city in China."
Upon completion, the project will be a mixed-use building, with retail
at the base and a hotel tower on top. With convenient access to Dandong
Railway Station, Dandong Customs and the Yalu River, the centrally
located downtown hotel has a distinct advantage in accommodating both
leisure and business travellers.
Zhao Wei, Chairman and Legal Representative of Dandong Huilong
Industrial Development Co. Ltd described the agreement as a win-win
partnership. "We are delighted to cooperate with Hilton Worldwide, a
leader in global hospitality and one of the most influential and
well-known hotel chains in China," he said. "As a key project for both
DHID and the city, we are confident that Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Dandong will add great value to the property market and the city's
image."
In China, Hilton Worldwide currently operates 29 trading hotels and has
over 100 properties in the pipeline across its portfolio of brands and
expects more to develop and open in the near future.
About Hilton Worldwide Hilton
Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the
lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to
extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton
Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in
accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated
to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences
across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800
hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and
include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels &
Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy
Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by
Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company
also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.
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About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is an award-winning,
mid-priced brand which continuously strives to offer today’s frequently
travelling busy people with everything they might need during their
trip, including complimentary cable and WiFi internet access in all
guest rooms, PrintSpot(tm) mobile printing, complimentary
round-the-clock business center services, innovative and stress
relieving Garden Sleep SystemTM and ergonomic Mirra® chairs
designed by Herman Miller. Such that, whether you are on a business
trip or a personal trip, Hilton Garden Inn provides you a deep sleep
away from home, comfortable working environment, delicious food and
comfort and services to help you stay fresh. For further information on
Hilton Garden Inn’s North American or European hotels or to plan your
next escape, please visit www.HGI.com.