“Florida has long been a cornerstone for leisure travel and surpassing 500 hotels across the state marks a pivotal moment in Hilton’s journey here,” said John Koshivos, VP/managing director, development, Southeast U.S., Hilton. “We are proud of our multi-brand growth in Florida, where we’ve introduced the breadth of Hilton’s award-winning brands, from Hampton by Hilton to Conrad Hotels & Resorts, in sought-after locales from the Panhandle and Orlando to Miami and the Keys. As we aim to offer our guests the right brand for their needs, our lifestyle brands are standing out in this continued expansion, as they reflect the evolving tastes of today’s modern travelers who crave immersive, culturally rich experiences.”
A focal point in the company’s plans is expanding its lifestyle footprint in the Sunshine State, including the first Tempo by Hilton properties in Florida, new Canopy by Hilton hotels in South Florida and the doubling of its Tapestry Collection by Hilton portfolio in the state.
Tempo by Hilton plans to debut in Florida with properties in Pensacola, St. Petersburg and Fort Myers. Canopy by Hilton hotels are expected to join the South Florida portfolio with properties in Miami’s Brickell area and Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas, complementing the existing Canopy property in West Palm Beach, while Tapestry Collection by Hilton plans to double its portfolio in Florida with developments in destinations such as St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Daytona Beach and more.
Notable lifestyle properties that recently joined the Hilton portfolio include:
- THesis Hotel Miami Coral Gables, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club Marathon, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Castillo Real St. Augustine Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Additional opening highlights that reflect the diversity and strength of Hilton’s brand lineup include:
- Hampton Inn St. Augustine Downtown Historic District
- Tru by Hilton Panama City Beach
- Spark by Hilton Tampa Brandon
- Conrad Orlando
Looking ahead, Hilton has nearly 140 properties in the statewide pipeline, across 15 brands, with additional highlights including high-profile luxury developments like Waldorf Astoria Miami and Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort, as well as the full-service Hilton Miami Bayfront.
Tags: John Koshivos, Hilton, 500 open hotels Florida
