Hilton Worldwide Celebrates Expansion in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey and MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of five focused-service hotels in Turkey under Hampton by Hilton andHilton Garden Inn brands. The flurry of openings demonstrates Hilton's confidence in and commitment to the travel and tourism industry in Turkey.

The five hotels now open include:

• Hilton Garden Inn Erzincan, opened September 2015
• Hilton Garden Inn Trabzon, opened September 2015
• Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Beylikduzu, opened September 2015
• Hampton by Hilton Kocaeli, opened October 2015
• Hilton Garden Inn Izmir Bayrakli, opened November 2015

In Hilton Worldwide's 60^th year in Turkey, the five new hotels join 38 currently operating hotels across its portfolio of full-service and focused-service brands, of which five opened in the last 12 months. Hilton Worldwide has 32 hotels in its pipeline, of which nine are Hampton by Hilton and 12 are Hilton Garden Inn hotels.

"Turkey is significant to Hilton Worldwide's heritage and future, with huge potential for growth especially in the focused-service market," said Simon Vincent, president EMEA, Hilton Worldwide. "As guest preferences continue to evolve, one thing remains constant and that is the demand for quality and value. I am delighted that our five newest focused-service hotels in Turkey not only boost the presence of our footprint, but also offer business and leisure guests exceptional quality, service and value."

"We are delighted to open four Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Turkey, extending the brand's reach of eight Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Turkey and more than 640 hotels globally," said Phil Cordell, global head, Focused Service and Hampton by Hilton brand management, Hilton Worldwide. "Hampton by Hilton Kocaeli joins our more than 2,000 Hampton hotels globally and is our sixth Hampton by Hilton in Turkey."

Hilton Garden Inn hotels are globally recognised for allowing guests to discover and connect while on the road. Hilton Garden Inn delivers award-winning service, inviting social spaces, and high-end amenities ensuring a great stay at an even greater value. Guests will see why Life's Better at the Garden^TM through amenities offered at each Hilton Garden Inn location, including complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The Garden Grille and Bar^® offers a full cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner, bar menu, and evening room service.

Hampton by Hilton hotels offer guests quality experiences, great value and friendly service in our signature Hamptonality style. Each Hampton by Hilton hotel offers warm surroundings, a friendly service culture and complete satisfaction with the 100% Hampton® Guarantee. Guests also experience many value-added amenities such as Hampton's hot breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests will find the brand's signature Clean and fresh Hampton bed® at every location. Consistent and quality accommodations, in-room amenities with the latest technology and impeccable service, combined with convenient locations and competitive rates, have solidified Hampton by Hilton as a leader in its segment and a well-recognized hotel brand.

All hotels participate in Hilton HHonors^®, the only hotel loyalty programme that allows members to earn Points & Miles^® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. HHonors members always get the lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.hgi.com andwww.hampton.com. Read more about Hilton Garden Inn at news.hgi.com and Hampton by Hilton at news.hampton.com.

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Jennifer Hughes

Director, Brand Public Relations - Hilton Worldwide [email protected] +1 901 374 6518