Hilton Hotels today announced the signing of a management agreement between Hilton Worldwide and HN Group to open a full service Hilton resort in the seaside destination of Alvor, in the Western half of the Algarve in Portugal. The new Hilton Alvor, which will boast some of the finest local sea view scenery, is scheduled to open in 2012.

“The Algarve is one of Europe’s most visited holiday destinations and we believe in its potential for growing Hilton’s portfolio of hotels, with its great weather, vibrant culture and strong tourism infrastructure,” Patrick Fitzgibbon, Hilton Worldwide Senior Vice President – Development, said. “Hilton Alvor will be a stunning hotel and we are delighted to be working with HN Group to manage this resort property, which we believe will raise the benchmark for upscale accommodation in the area.”

Occupying a prime location in Alvor’s tourist area, the hotel will be set within a 4.5 hectare park overlooking the magnificent Alvor beach. Hilton Alvor will offer 174 guestrooms, a full service restaurant including extensive outside dining, two bars, a large ballroom with internal and external pre-function, an all-embracing spa and fitness centre, several outdoor swimming pools, plus retail outlets. For business guests, the property will offer meeting and conference facilities of over 500m2. The large formal square which surrounds the hotel entrance will be able to host a variety of specialist events throughout the year.

“This resort will revolutionise the tourist industry in the Western Algarve region in providing a superbly equipped five star hotel designed expressly for guest comfort and providing a complete range of activities and pastimes for them to participate in,” HN Group CEO Rakesh Kanabar said.

“Located in the western half of the Algarve, Alvor has a heritage of being an important port during the Moorish occupation. The area offers one of the best climates in Europe, spectacular coastal locations and the charming nearby village of Alvor, full of typical Algarve local colour within its pretty narrow streets, numerous restaurants, shops and bars.

“Hilton Alvor is a fantastic new addition to the Hilton brand portfolio, which includes great resorts in major leisure destinations around the world,” said Dave Horton, Global Head =- Hilton Hotels. “The hotel will deliver what Hilton does best - truly upscale accommodations, facilities that are second to none and impeccable service.”

Hilton offers hotels in more countries than any other full service hotel brand. More than 530 Hilton hotels operate in 76 countries and the brand plans to serve 78 countries around the world by the end of 2009.

Hilton Worldwide currently manages one hotel in Portugal, the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa.

About HN Group | Eminent today in the retail, office and housing sectors, the HN Group was founded in 1987 in Oporto by two brothers of Indian Origin – Narenda Gordhandas and Harish Gordhandas.

The mission of the Group, which has already undertaken more than 20 large scale projects, is to be a recognised, innovative leader in real estate development, management and construction, and to establish relationships of trust and commitment with all its collaborators and business partners.

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Hilton Hotels’ Growth Continues in Portugal with Hilton Bom Sucesso Obidos

Hilton Hotels today announces the signing of a Franchise Licence Agreement between Hilton Worldwide and Acordo Obidos Empreendimentos Turisticos S.A. to open a full service Hilton hotel near the Medieval town of Obidos, approximately 100 kilometres north of Lisbon in Portugal. The Hilton Bom Sucesso Obidos is scheduled to open in March 2012.

Part of a development drive in Portugal, Hilton Bom Sucesso Obidos will be the third Hilton brand property in Portugal together with the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and the recently signed Hilton Alvor. The contemporary architecture of the hotel will be the cornerstone of its concept strategy and will involve several architects.

The Hilton Bom Sucesso Obidos will be operated by T3 hotels who also operate the Hilton Toledo and Hilton Sa Torre Mallorca in Spain.

“Portugal is one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations and a key country for Hilton Worldwide,” Patrick Fitzgibbon, Hilton Worldwide Senior Vice President - Development, said. “We strongly believe in this area’s potential for growing Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of brands, with its great weather, vibrant culture and heritage and strong tourism infrastructure. We are delighted to be working with Acordo Obidos Empreendimentos Turisticos S.A on this project, which we believe will raise the benchmark for upscale accommodation in the area.”

Just a ten minute drive from the town of Obidos on the Silver Coast and a fifty minute drive from Portela International airport Lisbon, the property, surrounded by an ecological reserve, is set in the locality of Vau and part of a development comprising an 18 hole golf course. Hilton Bom Sucesso Obidos will offer 120 guestrooms, three full service restaurants, two bars, a 900 square metre spa and a fitness centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole course. For business guests, the property will also offer meeting and conference facilities.

“Hilton Bom Sucesso Obidos, with its contemporary architecture and excellent facilities will be a stunning hotel and we look forward to its opening as a tremendous addition to the Hilton portfolio,” said Dave Horton, Global Head – Hilton Hotels. “Obidos is a stunning location and Portugal one of Europe’s most visited tourist destinations, I am sure that our customers will enjoy this great new property.”

Located approximately 100 kilometres north of Lisbon, Obidos is a preserved medieval town set on a hill encircled by a fortified wall. Its well preserved heritage, including a massive castle have turned the town into a favourite tourist attraction in Portugal. Obidos is also home to the prestigious Praia D’el Rey golf complex, one of the top golf resorts in Europe.

The innovative concept of Bom Sucesso Design Resort, Leisure & Golf, a contemporary architecture integrated with the natural surroundings, in association with the prestigious Hilton brand and the proven management of Gestion T3,” said Dr. Paulo Graça Moura, Acordo President. “This partnership will certainly contribute successfully to the development of the region as a tourism and golf destination”.

Hilton offers hotels in more countries than any other full service hotel brand. More than 530 Hilton hotels operate in 76 countries and the brand plans to serve 78 countries around the world by the end of 2009.

Hilton Worldwide currently manages one hotel in Portugal, the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,800 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 122 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2021 World's Best Workplaces list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. In 2021, in addition to opening more than one hotel a day, Hilton introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 128 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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