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Largest ever MEA property pipeline with 41 hotels under development
Dubai, UAE - 7 March 2012 - Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa (MEA) is continuing its strategy of ambitious growth and is pleased to announce it has the largest number of hotels under development across the MEA region - with 41 properties in its active pipeline.
According to the latest STR Global Research*, the company's bold expansion programme makes up 11.5% of the entire MEA hotel pipeline and, with 15,000* rooms under development, Hilton Worldwide is an impressive 50% ahead of its nearest rival.
"Hilton Worldwide's unwavering momentum in seeking out practical and productive partners and properties in Middle East & Africa is setting the regional pace and return for the company" commented Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa, "we're experiencing increased optimism in the region and this is reflected in the number and quality of enquiries we are receiving. Today's announcement is good news for the company and good news for the area's hospitality industry." he added.
MEA signed a record 20 properties in the last 12 months including noteworthy announcements such as the six hotels of the Jabal Omar Development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This May 2011 signing represented Hilton Worldwide's biggest announcement to date and added a further 6000 rooms to the MEA total. Other highlights included plans to enter a number of new countries including Chad and Sierra Leone in Africa, Lebanon and Kurdistan in Iraq.
In 2012, Hilton Worldwide expects to bring two new brands to the UAE with the anticipated end-of-year openings of the luxury brands Conrad Dubai and Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. In addition, the company will launch in four new markets including Doha, Uganda, Lebanon and the Emirate of Sharjah as well as extend its commitment to Egypt by opening its 19th hotel in the country.
Data source : STR Global, comprehensive pipeline summary (MEA) January. Published 28.1.12 With 15,000 rooms in its MEA pipeline, Hilton Worldwide now has an equal number of rooms in development as is currently open and operational.
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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 93 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 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 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®. For more information about the company, visit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] or connect with Hilton Worldwide at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 53 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totalling to more than 15,000 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and three hotels in the Indian Ocean.
Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 41 properties across Middle East & Africa including U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria and Cape Verde.
For more information about the company, please visit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Dubai, UAE - 7 March 2012 - Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa (MEA) is continuing its strategy of ambitious growth and is pleased to announce it has the largest number of hotels under development across the MEA region - with 41 properties in its active pipeline.
According to the latest STR Global Research*, the company's bold expansion programme makes up 11.5% of the entire MEA hotel pipeline and, with 15,000* rooms under development, Hilton Worldwide is an impressive 50% ahead of its nearest rival.
"Hilton Worldwide's unwavering momentum in seeking out practical and productive partners and properties in Middle East & Africa is setting the regional pace and return for the company" commented Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa, "we're experiencing increased optimism in the region and this is reflected in the number and quality of enquiries we are receiving. Today's announcement is good news for the company and good news for the area's hospitality industry." he added.
MEA signed a record 20 properties in the last 12 months including noteworthy announcements such as the six hotels of the Jabal Omar Development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This May 2011 signing represented Hilton Worldwide's biggest announcement to date and added a further 6000 rooms to the MEA total. Other highlights included plans to enter a number of new countries including Chad and Sierra Leone in Africa, Lebanon and Kurdistan in Iraq.
In 2012, Hilton Worldwide expects to bring two new brands to the UAE with the anticipated end-of-year openings of the luxury brands Conrad Dubai and Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. In addition, the company will launch in four new markets including Doha, Uganda, Lebanon and the Emirate of Sharjah as well as extend its commitment to Egypt by opening its 19th hotel in the country.
Data source : STR Global, comprehensive pipeline summary (MEA) January. Published 28.1.12 With 15,000 rooms in its MEA pipeline, Hilton Worldwide now has an equal number of rooms in development as is currently open and operational.
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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 93 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 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 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®. For more information about the company, visit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] or connect with Hilton Worldwide at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 53 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totalling to more than 15,000 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and three hotels in the Indian Ocean.
Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 41 properties across Middle East & Africa including U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria and Cape Verde.
For more information about the company, please visit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
