Hilton Worldwide
signed a multi-unit management
agreement with
BG Group of Hotels
to manage
four hotels, marking the company’s entry into the Northern
Territory and
the introduction of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand into
Australia.
The
properties, currently operating and subject to conversion works, will
join Hilton Cairns as a portfolio of five BG Group of
Hotels properties being operated
by Hilton Worldwide. The rebranded properties will
join Hilton Worldwide’s existing portfolio of 15 hotels
in Australasia and include:
• Hilton Darwin
– 235 rooms
•
DoubleTree
by Hilton Darwin – 184 rooms
•
DoubleTree
by Hilton Esplanade Darwin – 197 rooms
Martin
Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said,
“Hilton Worldwide has been operating in Australia for more
than 35 years and during that time we have focused on growing our
portfolio in key business and leisure destinations in the region with
important strategic partners. With our strong leadership on the
ground, our aim has been to create a network of hotels that
meet the needs of business and leisure travellers, and we look
forward to deepening our commitment to our clients and our valued
owners in this important market with the addition of four more
hotels.”
