Hampton
Hotels, part of the Hilton
Worldwide portfolio of brands, today announced it is number one on Entrepreneur
magazine's 36th annual Franchise
500® list for the fourth time in five years. This accolade was
granted to Hampton Hotels on the heels of major milestones for the brand
in 2014, including the opening of its 2,000th hotel, the 30th
anniversary of the Hampton brand and the 25th anniversary of
its industry-defining satisfaction commitment, the 100% Hampton
Guarantee.
“Topping the Franchise 500® is a feat in itself, but doing so
for the fourth time in five years is a clear indication of the brand’s
vitality,” said Amy Cosper, vice president and editor in chief of Entrepreneur.
“We congratulate Hampton Hotels on this impressive accomplishment and
for the successful business model and culture it has honed.”
“It’s an incredible honor for Hampton Hotels to be named the No. 1
franchise by Entrepreneur magazine again this year,” said Phil
Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management,
Hilton Worldwide. “Hampton team members as well as our loyal franchisees
continue to be the backbone of our brand and have contributed to the
company’s success, being the first choice of guests and owners alike. We
believe that the passion of each and every one of our team members and
owners makes Hampton the industry leader it is today.”
About 75 percent of new Hilton Worldwide franchised hotel deals are
developed by existing franchisors. This ranking reinforces the trust
owners place in Hampton and Hilton Worldwide.
“The commitment we make to our franchise owners and management company
partners is of utmost importance to Hampton Hotels and Hilton
Worldwide’s portfolio of brands, and this ranking underscores the great
relationships we’ve built with our partners,” said Jim Holthouser,
executive vice president global brands, Hilton Worldwide. “We value
owner feedback and have in place many tools and resources to meet
franchisees’ needs and help them succeed.”
Hampton Hotels is continuing its steady growth in the U.S. In fact, the
brand recently announced the signing of an agreement to develop a hotel
in Oahu, Hawaii, rounding out its portfolio to all 50 states, as well as
the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
The brand is also poised to for growth outside of the U.S. with a
particular focus in Europe and Asia Pacific. In October, Hilton
Worldwide announced an exclusive license agreement with Plateno Hotels
Group, one of China’s leading hospitality groups, to rapidly launch and
develop the Hampton by Hilton brand in China. With this agreement,
Hampton plans to have over 400 deals signed, with the first hotel
expected to open by the end of 2015.
With nearly 400 hotels and approximately 40,000 rooms in the development
pipeline, Hampton is positioned to bring the same quality service and
unparalleled expertise to its next 2,000 hotels, providing guests with a
friendly, authentic, caring and thoughtful experience backed by the
brand’s unconditional 100% satisfaction guarantee during each stay.
Read more about Hampton Hotels at http://news.hampton.com
or www.hampton.com.
To learn more about Hampton franchising opportunities, visit http://hiltonworldwide.com/development.
About Hampton Hotels
Hampton Hotels, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton
by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment,
serving value-conscious and quality-driven travelers with more than
2,000 properties totaling nearly 200,000 rooms in 16 countries and
territories, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading
global hospitality company. All Hampton hotels offer a friendly service
culture, defined as Hamptonality, delivered by more than 50,000 Team
Members and backed by the 100% Hampton® Guarantee,
reinforcing its commitment to providing excellent service to business
and leisure travelers alike. High quality and consistent accommodations
and amenities, such as complimentary Wi-Fi, Hampton’s On the House®
hot breakfast, the latest technology and innovations like 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
twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,250
managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties,
with more than 700,000 rooms in 93 countries and territories, including
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels
& Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, Canopy 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®. Visit news.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.
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