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Hilton HHonors Loyalty Program breaks record with over 25M members

Hilton HHonors Loyalty Program

Hilton HHonors Loyalty Program breaks record with over 25M members

By eTN Staff Writer

The loyalty program for Hilton hotel brands, has topped a record 25 million members.

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Aya brothers push back Kamapala Hilton opening once again

Masters In Changing Goal Posts

Aya brothers push back Kamapala Hilton opening once again

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The Aya brothers have gone public once again, this time shifting the opening dates of their Hilton hotel project in Kampala to September of this year.

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Hilton appoints general managers in Costa Rica

Rui Domingues And Laura Castagnini Named

Hilton appoints general managers in Costa Rica

By eTN Staff Writer

Hilton Worldwide announced two general manager appointments in Costa Rica.

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Hilton Worldwide opens more properties in last 2 years than any other period in its history

Bucking The Economic Trend

Hilton Worldwide opens more properties in last 2 years than any other period in its history

By eTN Staff Writer

In 2009, despite major challenges for the hospitality industry overall, Hilton Worldwide added 302 new hotels and more than 45,000 rooms to a total count that is now more than 3,500 hotels and 585,000

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If this is the new NY Hilton I prefer the old one

The Curious Case Of The NY Hilton

If this is the new NY Hilton I prefer the old one

By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN

With a great deal of fanfare the New York Hilton invited a few hundred friends and family to witness the renovation of a few of the ballrooms (Trianon and Mercury).

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Hilton on Margarita Island seized by Venezuelan government

Margarita Island

Hilton on Margarita Island seized by Venezuelan government

The Hilton resort on the island of Margarita, located 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela, has been seized by the Venezuelan government on the orders of President Hugo Chavez.

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Hilton Garden Inn debuts in Armenia

Yerevan

Hilton Garden Inn debuts in Armenia

By eTN Staff Writer

Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, will soon be home to a world-famous Hilton Hotel - one of an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts owned by the Hilton Hotels Corporation.

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Canada's tallest hotel tower Changes Niagara Falls' skyline forever

Niagara Falls Skyline

Canada's tallest hotel tower Changes Niagara Falls' skyline forever

By eTN Staff Writer

After months of construction and anticipation, Canada's tallest hotel tower has opened its doors and forever changed the skyline in Niagara Falls, Canada.

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US hotels tighten belt, lay-off, make tough decisions just to stay afloat

Hotel Industry

US hotels tighten belt, lay-off, make tough decisions just to stay afloat

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ 12th Annual Global CEO Survey reveals almost all US company chief executive officers have a bleak outlook for the year.

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Hilton executive calls for change in attitude towards human resources development

Making Tourism Jobs Aspirational And Challenging

Hilton executive calls for change in attitude towards human resources development

By eTN Staff Writer

A senior official of one of the world’s leading hotel brands has warned that the Caribbean’s tourism sector will continue to face human resources challenges unless there’s a change in attitude t

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Starwood sues Hilton alleging corporate espionage, theft of trade secrets, and unfair competition

Two Former Starwood Executives Also Sued

Starwood sues Hilton alleging corporate espionage, theft of trade secrets, and unfair competition

By eTN Staff Writer

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

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Hilton Hotels opens second property in Beijing in time for the Olympics

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Opens Today

Hilton Hotels opens second property in Beijing in time for the Olympics

By eTN

HONG KONG (August 5, 2008) – Hilton Hotels today announced the opening of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing which is owned by Beijing Macau Development Company LTD and managed by Hilton.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma earns AAA Four Diamond Award

Rating For 2009

Embassy Suites by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma earns AAA Four Diamond Award

By eTN

MEXICO CITY - Embassy Suites by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating for the year 2009.

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Tourism Society announces Hilton as new corporate member

One Of Society's Most Successful Years

Tourism Society announces Hilton as new corporate member

By eTN

The Tourism Society is pleased to announce that Hilton is the latest organization to join the Society as a corporate member in what is shaping up to be one of the Society's most successful years.

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