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News for the Hospitality Executive |
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| McLean,
VA, November 1, 2010 – Hampton Hotels
(www.hampton.com), the
international brand
of more than 1,800 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and
Hampton
by Hilton Hotels, today announced the opening of 20 new properties in
the third
quarter 2010, including its first property in Germany. The new openings
add
2,015 rooms for the quarter and total more than 170,000 rooms for the
brand
globally. Five of the new hotels are Hampton by Hilton properties
located in
Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. “Our growth this period revealed significant achievements for the brand,” said Phil Cordell, global head, focused service & Hampton brand. “Not only did Hampton surpass the 1,800th hotel mark, but we also opened the first Hampton by Hilton property in Berlin, Germany, attesting to Hampton’s increasing global development strength.” This quarter, Hampton also expanded its social media presence by adding features on Facebook designed to help guests with their upcoming travel plans. The new “International” application allows fans to quickly see what hotels are open or coming soon by country. Road warriors can also map out new trip ideas with the “Hit the Road” application, which provides suggestions for destinations based on the user’s interests and friends. In addition, the brand launched its first in-language Facebook page to represent properties in Latin America. Hampton makes it a priority to connect with guests and provide the latest news through its social media channels. A list of the 20 new properties opened in the third quarter is provided below:
About Hampton Hotels The Hampton brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment. With more than 1,800 properties globally, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company. All Hampton Hotels offer warm surroundings and a friendly service culture that share a common “personality” supported by the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. High-quality accommodations, in-room conveniences and the latest technology, combined with numerous locations and consistent offerings, have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands. For more information about Hampton Hotels, please visit www.hampton.com/pressandmedia, www.facebook.com/Hampton or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HamptonFYI. 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 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering 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 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 82 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, 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®. For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com. |
| Contact:
Charmaine Easie-Samuels Hampton Public Relations [email protected] Andrew Crosby Crosby-Volmer (901) 575-0010 [email protected] |