Hotel chain Hilton brought their Hilton Urgent Vacation Care Centre to the banks of the River Thames today
An event took place in London to help Britons build immunity to Vacationitis and Blue Monday, scientifically proven to be the most depressing day of the year for a range of reasons.
Some folks braved the snowy weather and enjoyed a mini vacation with the event.
Hilton Urgent Vacation Care Centre team built a pop-up Hilton Resot on the banks of the River Thames today to cure Vacationitis on a snowy Blue Monday.
Two brave spirits run down the banks of the River Thames this morning in London. We created a pop up resort near Hilton London Tower Bridge to help Brits check their Vacationitis level and enjoy a mini vacation.
Sand meets snow at our pop up Hilton Resort this morning in London. With a new study showing that Britons are spending less vacation time actually relaxing we’re encouraging everyone to check their Vacationitis level at Hilton London Tower Bridge.These three folks look like they’ve cured their Vacationitis. We took to the banks of the River Thames in London today to encourage Britons to prioritize vacation time.
latest leisure study shows working Britons on average take only 8 days off a year (out of an average possible 24) and more than half haven’t had a vacation in a year. With a Vacationitis outbreak imminent, we built a pop-up resort today and urged Londoners to take a mini break during the work day.
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Hilton Worldwide has unveiled plans to build a new Hilton hotel and conference center in the Sisli district of Istanbul, Turkey, which is currently undergoing restoration to become the focal point of a new visitor hub with extensive entertainment, dining and retail facilities, it announced last week.
The hotel, the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, will have 829 guest rooms inside a new 35-story tower, making it the largest hotel in the city by number of rooms and size of meeting space.
via Destinations – Meetings International – Hilton to Open Istanbul’s Largest Hotel, Conference Center – Successful Meetings.
Hilton Baku has unveiled some exciting food and beverage offerings from its new bars and restaurants available for guests to enjoy following the hotel’s grand opening.
The upscale Hilton Hotels & Resorts property will boast some of the best dining and bar locations in the city for local residents and hotel guests. Hilton Hotels & Resorts has a long tradition of culinary firsts and its a world-class food and beverage offering. The brand that created the Pina Colada, American brownie and other recipes will be bringing its global expertise to the new Hilton Baku.
Hilton Baku’s flagship restaurant Sky Grill, situated on the 24th floor, will be the dining centrepiece and jewel of the hotel’s culinary offering. Sumptuous flame-grilled steaks will be cooked on an open grill in the Argentinean tradition under the expert eye of head chef and Argentinean native, Ms. Gabriela Gomez. The Sky Grill promises to deliver the best meat cuts and flavours in the region. Also on offer will be a wide variety of fresh daily seafood catches, served in the large dining terrace, perfect for special occasions.
Chef Gomez, who joins Hilton Baku from the Hilton Diagonal Mar, Barcelona, said, “I am thrilled to lead the brigade of chefs at the new Sky Grill and we have gone to great lengths to source the finest flavours and ingredients with an unrivalled wine list to match. With incredible panoramic views of Baku, Sky Grill promises a first class dining experience coupled with the exciting theatre of an open kitchen.”
In addition to Sky Grill, the all-day dining restaurant Cilantro is also unveiled today. Inspired by middle-eastern flavours, the restaurant adds a modern touch to traditional favourites and will be an ideal location for business and social occasions. The restaurant will also prove popular for shoppers as there will be direct access to the Hilton Baku via an underpass from the Park Boulevard Shopping Centre. Complimenting Cilantro, the hotel’s Sugar Lounge will offer drinks and cocktails throughout the day and evening in a relaxed and ambient setting.
For evening and late night entertainment, 360 Bar is set to take the Baku evening social scene by storm with its upbeat atmosphere and unique revolving bar. Guests will be able to enjoy live music and DJ sets against the backdrop of Baku cityscape and Caspian Sea views. The showpiece of the hotel, 360 Bar will offer sophisticated cocktails created by a team of experts and premium spirit labels, wines and Champagnes – promising to be one of Baku’s hottest late night destinations.
Hilton Worldwide has announced plans to enter the cheap hotels business in Turkey through a brand to be called Hampton by Hilton.
The company has signed agreements on four Hampton by Hilton hotels and is running two other projects in 2011.
“Turkey is a powerful and growing country, which encouraged our decision,” Michael Collini, the company’s vice president of development in Turkey, Russia and Eastern Europe, said Thursday in a press conference where the agreements were unveiled. A gap exists in economic hotels in Turkey, he added.
The four Hampton by Hilton hotels will be built in Istanbul’s Kayaşehir neighborhood, Tekirdağ’s Çorlu district, the Black Sea province of Rize and the southeastern province of Gaziantep. Hilton has projects for two more Hampton by Hilton hotels in Bursa and Ordu, Collini said, adding that the company thus wants to six cheaper hotels up and running by the end of the year.
Hilton will follow a three-stage strategy, according to Collini: First, it aims to grow in all economic, luxury and medium segments in Istanbul; second, it will expand in other provinces through the Hilton Garden Inn or Hampton by Hilton; third, the company aims to construct residences in Turkey for both Hilton and Hampton by Hilton.
“Hampton by Hilton will provide cheap accommodation and meet all business and entertainment needs for Turkish customers,” Collini said. The brand has a long history in the United States and there are a total of 1,800 branches worldwide, he added.
There are currently 17 Hilton Worldwide hotels providing services in Turkey, and this number will be doubled by the end of 2011, Collini said.
Hilton also aims to bring the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts luxury brand to Turkey, but this will not be possible in the short run, Collini told journalists.
Asked about whether the company planned to expand into the Middle East, Collini said they were already present in some such countries. “We have opened development offices in strategic markets, such as in Dubai. As a U.S. firm, we are currently unable to open hotels in certain countries, due to security concerns. … However, we aim to expand in regions like China, India and Dubai.”
Istanbul’s Hampton by Hilton will be opened in August 2012, according to Acun Uyar, the general director of Makro İnşaat, the firm that is constructing the hotel. Uyar said 25 million dollars were invested in the hotel, which will have a total of 144 rooms.
via Hilton launches cheap hotel chain in Turkey – Hurriyet Daily News.
Hilton is planning to boost its Turkey investments with new hotels in the Central Anatolian province of Konya, as well as other locations, top company officials have said.
Hilton Worldwide announced in a press release on Nov. 24 the opening of its second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Turkey, in the Central Anatolian city of Konya.
There will be five DoubleTree hotels under the Hilton brand open in Turkey within the next year, DoubleTree by Hilton Vice President Gary Steffen said recently during a visit to the chain’s Istanbul-Moda location.
Hilton Worldwide announced in a press release on Nov. 24 the opening of its second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Turkey, in the Central Anatolian city of Konya.
“The Istanbul-Moda Doubletree by Hilton is the first hotel to open by any brand within the Hilton Worldwide organization on the Asian side of the city of Istanbul. So this opening is extremely important for us, along with our network of other DoubleTree by Hilton hotels that are open or soon will open,” Steffen said.
“DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda has a central location with easy access to ports, both airports of Istanbul, stations of the metrobus, bus and train and also the Bosphorus Bridge. The hotel also provides easy access to the organized industrial zone on the Anatolian side. And the hotel will provide fantastic Bosphorus and sea views,” he said.
DoubleTree by Hilton part of Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels
Steffen said there were 11 hotels and resorts currently being run by Hilton Worldwide in Turkey and added that there were 16 hotels and resorts in the Hilton Worldwide development pipeline set to open during the next several months.
“Every opening in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels leads to our company’s future success to providing great hotels in Turkey to the world’s travelers. So we look forward to the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda and our brand’s four additional Turkish hotels as part of the company’s success in early 2011,” Steffen said.
Free cookies to guests
Steffen said every guest would have the opportunity to taste the legendary chocolate chip cookies that are special to DoubleTree by Hilton hotels.
“Our DoubleTree cookies by Hilton are delicious. We have shared more than 225 million of our cookies with our guests during the past 20 years. But they mean much more than that. Our DoubleTree by Hilton cookies are warm and welcoming symbols of our hospitality and culture,” he said.
Steffen also said the management team of DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda will showcase the brand and its unique personality and caring hospitality.
Hilton Garden Inn to open second Turkish hotel
Hilton Worldwide announced Nov. 24 that it would open its second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Turkey in the Central Anatolian province of Konya.
The latest opening marks the continued growth of Hilton Worldwide in Turkey, a strategic development market with 16 hotels in the pipeline that will more than double the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels operating in Turkey by 2013, according to a press release by the company.
“We are delighted to be opening our second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Turkey. This is a particularly exciting market for us, with both guests and investors interested in our award winning brand; the new Hilton Garden Inn Konya represents a fantastic addition to our global portfolio,” said Adrian Kurre, global head of the Hilton Garden Inn.
The Hilton Garden Inn Konya is located in a prime location in the exclusive and historic city center, adjacent to the Mevlana Center, one of Turkey’s most significant cultural attractions.
The Hilton Garden Inn Konya will offer 210 guest rooms and 18 suites, a contemporary designed lobby, 24-hour business center, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel, remote printing capabilities, the Garden Sleep System bed and proximity to the airport.
The hotel has capacity for up to 475 guests in its large ballroom and separate meeting facilities for up to 220 delegates.
The hotel will feature the Sumac Grill restaurant, offering international and Turkish cuisine and a lobby bar. Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts and the 24-hour Pavillion Pantry, offering a range of healthy snacks, desserts and fresh drinks. The hotel also features an on-site fitness facility, and for those who want to get some exercise in the comfort of their own room, the Hilton Garden Inn Stay Fit Kit.
Guests can earn and redeem Hilton Honors points at the hotel and take advantage of benefits enjoyed by over 26 million members worldwide.
“We are looking forward to welcoming guests to our new Hilton Garden Inn Konya. Our guests will experience the best in Turkish hospitality, with all of the hallmarks of the world renowned Hilton Garden Inn brand,” said Hilton Garden Inn Konya General Manager Serhan Dora.
Hilton Worldwide has had a presence in the Turkey since 1955, with the iconic Hilton Istanbul. The new hotels joining the Hilton Worldwide portfolio in the next three years will each represent one of the seven brands active in Europe including the luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts; full-service Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Doubletree by Hilton; and mid-market Hilton Garden Inn and economy Hampton by Hilton.
