That’s a Wrap: 2017 Was Another Year of Robust Growth for Hilton Garden Inn
With More than 750 Hotels Worldwide, Upscale Brand Averaged Nearly One New Hotel Opening Per Week in 2017; Showed Strong Growth in Southern U.S. and Internationally
MCLEAN, Va. -- With the New Year on the horizon, Hilton Garden Inn is wrapping up 2017 with gusto. The award-winning, upscale brand from Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will end 2017 with more than 750 hotels worldwide, with properties in 35 countries and territories. Six of those openings, in four countries, have occurred in the past month, including: Hilton Garden Inn Newtown Square Radnor, Hilton Garden Inn Boulder, Hilton Garden Inn Edmond/Oklahoma City North, Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman North in Malaysia, Hilton Garden Inn Aguascalientes in Mexico, and Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow in India. Including the aforementioned hotels, the brand averaged nearly one opening per week in 2017, with about one-third of these properties opening in international markets.
"We are proud to have welcomed so many beautiful new hotels to our global portfolio this year," said John Greenleaf, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. "These properties offer both business and leisure guests upscale yet affordable accommodations, while also providing best-in-class offerings for a brighter and more comfortable stay."
Hilton Garden Inn saw its strongest growth for the year in the Southern United States, with Texas and North Carolina accounting for eight openings collectively. The brand also debuted new properties in two of Manhattan's most sought-after locations: Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South and Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown.
Internationally, Hilton Garden Inn opened several new properties across key regions including Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe. A highlight was the debut of Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford, the brand's first property in Manchester, located on-site at the renowned Emirates Old Trafford venue, which is home to Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Other noteworthy international openings from the past year included:
China: Hilton Garden Inn Shanghai Hongqiao
Malaysia: Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Mexico: Hilton Garden Inn Merida
Russia: Hilton Garden Inn Moscow Krasnoselskaya
Singapore: Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
United Arab Emirates: Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah
The year's strong growth arrived as the brand unveiled a comprehensive refresh designed to cater to the evolving needs of today's modern traveler. The brand continues to amplify and focus on what's great about Hilton Garden Inn - the upscale, light and airy properties; award-winning food and beverage offerings; and exceptional Team Members.
Highlights of the brand's refresh feature enhanced menus to address consumers' changing dining preferences. This includes healthier and more on-trend choices such as small plates, hummus with veggies and flatbreads along with premium varietal wines, local craft beers and handcrafted cocktails*.
The new hotels - like Hilton Garden Inn's entire portfolio - are part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 14 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels save time and money and gain instant access to the benefits they care about most, such as an exclusive member discount, free Wi-Fi and a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay. Members can also redeem their Points for free nights, to gain access to unique events through the Hilton Honors auction platform or to make purchases with Amazon Shop with Points.
For more information about Hilton Garden Inn, please visit www.hgi.com or news.hgi.com.
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
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.
Jennifer Hughes
Director, Brand Public Relations - Hilton Worldwide
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