December 10, 2012
- MANILA, the Philippines and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide
today
signed a management agreement with Travellers International Hotel Group
Inc. to
manage Hilton Manila in Newport City in Manila, the capital city of the
Philippines. The agreement will bring the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts
hotel to Manila. Scheduled to
open in 2014, the 350-room Hilton Manila is located on Newport
Boulevard next
to Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and is 3.5
kilometers
away from Manila's central business district, Makati.
"Manila is the political, economic, social and
cultural center of the Philippines and a leading gateway destination in
Southeast Asia. Today's announcement fully demonstrates our ongoing
commitment
to growing aggressively in Asia Pacific and re-establishes both Hilton
Worldwide's and the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand's presence in the
Philippines. With an experienced partner like Travellers International
Hotel
Group Inc., we are confident that Hilton Manila will capitalize on the
strong
domestic demand from travelers seeking world-class accommodations,"
said
Andrew Clough, senior vice president, development, Middle East &
Asia
Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
"Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a leading global
hotel brand and Hilton Manila marks another milestone for the our
rapidly-growing collection in this region. Our brand portfolio
currently spans
80 countries and we are proud to bring our authentic hospitality to
visitors
and locals in this part of the Philippines," said Dave Horton, global
head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
Directly opposite Ninoy Aquino International Airport,
Hilton Manila is located in Newport City, where Manila's largest road
transportation hub and several multinational companies are situated.
Within
four kilometers of Manila's main business districts, the hotel will be
developed by Alliance Global Group, Inc. and Genting Group, and connect
to an
30,000 square meter entertainment and hospitality complex.
"Representing our first collaboration with Hilton
Worldwide, this agreement combines the expertise of a truly
international,
award-winning hospitality household name with strong local market
knowledge.
Manila is a regional hub for a large number of multinational
corporations and
given Hilton Manila's strategic location, we are confident that it will
deliver
top notch service to both holiday makers and business travelers," said
Kingson Sian, President, Travellers International Hotel Group Inc.
Based in
Manila, Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. is a joint venture
between
Alliance Global Inc. and Genting Hong Kong Limited.
The 10-storey hotel will offer one all-day dining
restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a bar and lobby lounge. It will
also have a
fitness club, an indoor pool, a spa, a ballroom and other function and
meeting
space as well as a car park.
As the nation's capital, Manila is a major gateway to the
Philippines and a government, business, finance and entertainment hub.
The
Ninoy Aquino International Airport hosts both international and
domestic
flights and is the country's busiest airport.
Read more about recent and upcoming Hilton Hotels &
Resorts openings at http://news.hilton.com/openings.
To view an interactive map featuring the Hilton Hotels & Resorts
development pipeline visit http://news.hilton.com/map
About Resorts World Manila
Resorts World Manila (RWM) is the first one-stop, non-stop
entertainment and
leisure destination in the Philippines that features exciting
recreational
thrills, superlative performances, unique events, and spectacular
lifestyle
options. Conveniently located across Ninoy Aquino International Airport
3, RWM
is an instant gateway to world-class Philippine hospitality. This
integrated
lifestyle hub is home to three international lodging brands: the
all-luxury
suite MAXIMS Hotel; the five-star brand MARRIOTT Hotel Manila; and
REMINGTON
Hotel which offers cozy and superb accommodations for great value.
Also home to RWM is The NEWPORT Mall which features
international luxury brands. Experience a unique viewing experience at
The
Newport Cinemas with stadium seating and state-of-the-art cinema
technology. Watch
grand-scale performances at the 1,500-seater, ultra-modern Newport
Performing
Arts Theater (NPAT), which boasts of state-of-the-art lights and
soundsinnovations, and the largest LED wall in all of Southeast Asia,
or relax
in the cozy interior and chilling 24/7 entertainment provided for you
at Bar
360.
About
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
One of the most recognized names in the
industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward
thinking
global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award
galas to
business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes
history,
closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all.
The
flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy
of
innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of
tomorrow's
savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape
experiences
in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the
Hilton
Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 550 hotels in 80
countries
and the brand remains synonymous with "hotel." Access the latest
Hilton news at news.hilton.com
or begin your journey at www.hilton.com.
Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltonhotels,
www.facebook.com/hilton
and www.youtube.com/hilton.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten
market-leading
brands.
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 territories 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.