The opening today of the Hilton Malmö City gives Skåne and Malmö their first, and the Nordic countries their 3rd Hilton hotel, and puts the Öresund region on the international map more clearly than ever before.

The inauguration is the second in a series of four Hiltons to open in Sweden this year. Starting with the Hilton Stockholm Slussen in February, now to be followed in a couple of weeks by the Hilton Stockholm Infra City and then the Hilton Linköping.

Hilton Copenhagen Airport opened in 2001.

After a comprehensive facelift and renovation of the lobby, conference facilities, guest rooms and creation of our new restaurant Lean Grill & Bar, the Hilton Malmö City is now ready to greet international and local Hilton guests alike. Introducing to the Malmö market the worlds leading conference concept "Hilton Meetings" and our famous "Hilton Breakfast"

Malmö, with its convenient proximity to the continent and position as the natural centre of the Öresund region, corresponds perfectly to what Conrad Hilton said were the most important features of a successful hotel - location, location and location. With 20 of the hotel's 216 rooms upgraded into Hilton Business Rooms and a well-equipped, manned Business Center for "Hilton Meetings", the Hilton Malmö City will be the location of choice for comfortable conferencing.

"The expansive development of the Öresund region, coupled with the numerous international companies based here, and the wealth of culture this region offers, make opening a Hilton hotel with an international air but strong local roots a natural step for us" says Frank Fiskers, Vice President, Sweden, within Hilton International.

"We aim to create one of the best restaurants in Malmö in the form of the new Lean Grill & Bar, which will, we believe, become the natural choice for anyone who appreciates high quality raw materials and fast but onsiderate service. It's perfect for both the confidential business meeting and a pre-theatre dinner for two," says Eva Persson, General Manager of Hilton Malmö City. She continues: "I feel confident and proud to invite our guests after six months of intensive team member training and education in Hilton's programmes and concepts."

The hotel's long-standing tradition of a strong commitment to our environment and a sustainable society has also gained renewed strength through the introduction of the Hilton brand.

Frank Fiskers
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Scandic Hotels (by Hilton Group)