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ACCOLADES
Hilton enters
100th year with
‘record growth’
Hilton announced that in 2018 it
achieved a fourth consecutive year of
“record-breaking growth” including
deals signed, construction starts and
new openings.
During 2018 Hilton said it grew its
development pipeline to 364,000 rooms
across 15 brands, supported by almost
110,000 new rooms approved in 60
countries and territories, with construction
starts on 83,000 rooms totaling 184,000
rooms under construction.
It also achieved almost 7% net
unit growth as it opened more than a
hotel per day - adding more than 450
properties - to surpass 5,600 properties
globally with nearly 913,000 rooms
in 113 countries and territories. The
hospitality giant created more than
28,000 new hospitality jobs globally
Additionally Hilton launched its
Motto by Hilton brand, an affordable
lifestyle brand with hotels in London,
Boston, Dublin and Washington,
D.C. It also opened its first tri-
branded Hilton property in Chicago
at McCormick Place featuring Hilton
Garden Inn, Hampton Inn and Home2
Suites brands.
Christopher J. Nassetta, president
and CEO, said: “Hilton was founded
on the noble premise that travel can
make the world a better place, and 100
years into our journey, this premise still
guides us today. We have big plans
to continue to grow, innovate and
positively impact the world around us,
and we expect that 2019 will be our
best and most dynamic year yet.”
Kevin Jacobs, chief financial officer,
Hilton, added: “During our first 100
years, we have served more than
three billion guests and provided
$1tn of economic impact through a
phenomenon we call The Hilton Effect.”
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HOTEL REFURBISHMENTS
Bristol Marriott
Royal undergoes
‘regal’ refurb
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel has
undergone a refurbishment to
“reaffirm her regal position in the
premium hotel market”.
The city’s oldest hotel features 13
different bedroom types and has its own
royal wing, a seven-bedroomed suite
complete with its own private dining for
intimate events, all of which have had
their decor “brought up to date”.
Each room also has a variety of
“premium additions” outfitted with
plush bedding, large desks and
chairs, four poster beds and room
for entertaining. The Hotel also now
features a Miller & Carter Steakhouse
which opened in December 2018.
The Marriott Group said it kept the
hotel’s “iconic” Palm Court in keeping
with its original style – Grade II-listed
architecture and a stain glass roof.
Niten Sobti, general manager at
the Bristol Marriott Royal, said: “We
are extremely proud to showcase our
preciously restored hotel – the Grande
Dame of the city. We hope our guests
have a unique experience as they walk
through the doors by enjoying its rich
history but with the premium modern
hotel touch.
“It is only right to give a hotel of
this stature the kind of restoration it
deserves in order to elevate its position
as a premium hotel in the city. As the
Bristol hotel scene continues to grow
and flourish, we know our hotel will
continue to be a premium choice for
overnight stays and weekend breaks,
giving our guests the Royal Treatment
on every visit.”
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HOTEL OPENINGS
Doubletree By
Hilton to open
new Birmingham
hotel
The former Royal Angus hotel in
Birmingham is to be refurbished into
a 186-bedroom four-star, DoubleTree
by Hilton.
Comprising an investment of £25m, the
first DoubleTree by Hilton in Birmingham,
will include two Marco Pierre White
branded concepts including a Mr White’s
English Chophouse restaurant and
Marconi Coffee shop.
Part of the refurbishment includes the
addition of two extra floors as well as a
roof top terrace and is, according to the
team behind the work, “indicative of the
city’s popularity for both business and
leisure guests and demand for high-end
hotel rooms and facilities”.
Hilton said the hotel will create up
to 100 new full and part-time jobs, the
refurbished venue will also include
four state-of-the-art meeting rooms for
meetings and events.
Once open the hotel will be run by
Black and White Hospitality Management
on behalf of Downing LLP while
RPS Group plc is in charge of project
managing the construction work which is
being undertaken by Shaylor Group.
Nick Taplin, chairman and CEO of
Black and White Hospitality said: “The
Royal Angus was one of Birmingham’s
best-known hotels and was the epitome
of style and sophistication in the 70s and
80s.For DoubleTree by Hilton to bring one
of its flagship hotels to Birmingham shows
that it places the city in high esteem as a
business and leisure destination.
“Its location, which is close to the
business district, means it is perfect for
business people needing somewhere
for meetings and to have two Marco
Pierre White venues also on site also
gives the venue added kudos for those
looking for somewhere to stay and eat
when visiting the city.”
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