Hilton
Worldwide today announced the signing of an agreement to open
eight new Hampton by Hilton properties in Latin America, including four
in Peru and four in Chile, making it the biggest development for the
brand in the region in recent years. The agreement is a continuation of
the partnership between Hilton Worldwide and Colombia-based Metro
Hotels, which last week opened Hampton by Hilton Cali, Colombia.
Colombia-based Metro Hotels signs agreement with Hilton Worldwide to develop eight new hotels in Latin America. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Peru and Chile have shown great potential in offering tourism and
business opportunities,” said Ian Carter, president, global development,
architecture and design, Hilton Worldwide. “This is a great time to
expand Hilton Worldwide’s presence in these markets and we’re thrilled
to continue our development efforts in Latin America with our partners
at Metro Hotels.”
The first two hotels in the new agreement are expected to open in the
early months of 2018 in Lima and Santiago and will join the brand’s
recently opened hotels in Colombia – Hampton by Hilton Cartagena,
Hampton by Hilton Barranquilla, and Hampton by Hilton Cali. Metro Hotels
has three additional Hampton hotels in the pipeline throughout Colombia
in: Valledupar, Yopal, & Bogota –Usaquen all slated to open in 2015. The
company is actively working to add three more hotels to the pipeline in
Bucaramanga, Medellin and another in Bogota.
“Our intention is to continue our growth strategy in Latin American
countries with stable and healthy economies, and position Hampton by
Hilton as the most important brand for business travelers in the biggest
and intermediate cities,” said Felipe Galeano, development manager,
Metro Hotels.
Today’s announcement complements the recent opening of Hampton by Hilton
Cali, showcasing the continuous interest in developing in the region.
Located in Santa Teresita, in the West of Cali, the hotel overlooks the
Rio Cali and is surrounded by several dining options. The 105 rooms
feature free Wi-Fi, 32-inch HDTV, a mini-refrigerator and modern
amenities.
Currently, Hilton Worldwide has a portfolio of six hotels in Colombia,
three in Peru and one in Chile and will continue to expand with 60
hotels in the pipeline throughout the region.
Read more about Hilton Worldwide and Hampton Hotels at http://news.hiltonworldwide.com
and http://news.hampton.com/.
About Hampton Hotels
The Hampton Hotels brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites
and Hampton by Hilton, is Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning leader in the
mid-priced hotel segment, serving value-conscious and quality-driven
travelers. With over 1,900 properties totaling more than 188,000 rooms
in 14 countries and territories, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton
Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company. All Hampton hotels
offer comfortable surroundings and a friendly service culture, defined
as "Hamptonality," delivered by over 50,000 Team Members and supported
by the 100% Hampton Guarantee®, reinforcing its commitment to providing
excellent service to both business and leisure travelers alike.
High-quality and consistent accommodations and amenities, such as free
Wi-Fi and free hot breakfast, and the latest technology and innovations,
such as multi-unit Power Cubes and the brand’s signature Clean and Fresh
Hampton Bed®, combined with numerous locations globally have made
Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel
brands worldwide. Please visit www.hampton.com,
http://news.hampton.com
or www.hamptonoffers.com
for more information and connect with Hampton Hotels online at www.faceboook.com/Hampton,
http://twitter.com/Hampton
or www.youtube.com/Hampton.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company,
spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and
resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95
years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition
of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio
of eleven world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,100
managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties,
with more than 685,000 rooms in 92 countries and territories, including
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels
& Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, 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 an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
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