“Hilton Worldwide is experiencing a period of remarkable global growth – with the industry’s largest global pipeline by rooms – and Latin America is among our leading markets for upcoming hotel openings,” commented Danny Hughes, senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, for Hilton Worldwide. “With stable and growing economies throughout the region, Latin America continues to offer great opportunities for both business and leisure travel, and we will continue playing an active role in welcoming visitors to this dynamic part of the world.”
Hilton Worldwide currently has more than 10,000 rooms among 51 hotels and resorts open and welcoming guests throughout Latin America. The following properties joined the portfolio during the last 12 months, adding more than 1,000 Hilton Worldwide rooms to Latin America:
- Hilton Bogota, Colombia – 245 rooms
- DoubleTree by Hilton Saltillo, Mexico – 125 rooms
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico – 120 rooms
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara/Expo, Mexico – 143 rooms
- DoubleTree by Hilton Panama City – 213 rooms
- Hilton Garden Inn Panama – 170 rooms
By the end of 2013, the company plans to continue expanding its presence throughout the region with the opening of 14 hotels and more than 2,000 rooms including:
2012
- Waldorf Astoria Panama – 248 rooms
- Hilton Lima Miraflores, Peru – 207 rooms
- Hilton Garden Inn Tucuman, Argentina – 103 rooms
- Hilton Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – 259 rooms
- DoubleTree by Hilton Merida, Mexico – 100 rooms
- DoubleTree by Hilton Mexico City Airport – 96 rooms
- Hilton Garden Inn Queretaro, Mexico – 102 rooms
- Hampton Inn by Hilton San Juan del Rio, Mexico – 90 rooms
- Hilton Panama – 347 rooms
- Hilton Garden Inn Zarate, Argentina – 160 rooms
- Hilton Iguazu, Argentina – 165 rooms
- Hilton Garden Inn Barranquilla, Colombia – 114 rooms
- Hampton by Hilton Barranquilla, Colombia – 125 rooms
- Hampton by Hilton Cartagena, Colombia – 132 rooms
For further information on Hilton Worldwide’s development opportunities, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/development.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a 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 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 640,000 rooms in 91 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®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.