Tourexpi
Hilton (NYSE: HLT)
has today announced that the company will hit 1,000 hotels in its Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region this Spring. Additionally, Hilton’s strong
growth trajectory is set to be boosted further by the introduction of new
brands, including the launch of Tempo
by Hilton in the region and two further country debuts for Spark
by Hilton.
In
the coming weeks, Hilton will celebrate a significant milestone by opening its
1,000th hotel in the EMEA region, highlighting the company's rapid growth and
expansion in recent years. Recent openings such as Signia
by Hilton Amman, Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, and Spark by Hilton Stuttgart Sindelfingen, along with upcoming
openings of Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Turin Centre, Adia Aluma Athens, Curio Collection by Hilton and The Marcus Hotel Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton,
are all driving Hilton towards this milestone in EMEA. Last year, Hilton also
announced an exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), expanding its
portfolio of luxury hotel experiences.
Building
on its strong growth, Hilton is scheduled to launch its stylish and
contemporary lifestyle brand Tempo by Hilton in EMEA. Tempo by Hilton Belfast
City Centre, Tempo by Hilton Lisbon Parque das Nações and Tempo by Hilton
Reykjavik are the first confirmed EMEA signings for this brand, designed for
the ambitious, modern traveller and with wellbeing front and centre. Following
Spark by Hilton’s recent 100 hotel milestone, the brand is set for further
growth with the signings of Spark by Hilton Van City Centre and Spark by Hilton
Madrid Alcalá, marking country debuts in Türkiye and Spain.
Simon
Vincent CBE, executive vice president & president, Europe, Middle
East & Africa, Hilton, said, “We’re thrilled to be reaching the impressive
milestone of 1,000 hotels across 77 countries in EMEA. Fuelled by new brand
launches, several upcoming openings and our strategic partnership with Small
Luxury Hotels of the World, our customers and more than 210 million Hilton
Honors members can now stay at 19 out of Hilton’s 24 brands. Our regional
growth trajectory remains stronger than ever with more than 450 hotels in our
pipeline, a reflection of the significant strides we are making towards our
ambition to serve any customer, at any price point, anywhere in the world they
want to stay.”
Tempo
by Hilton
Tempo
by Hilton Belfast City Centre
Following
a franchise agreement with Loughview Centre House Limited, Tempo by Hilton
Belfast City Centre will be located in the prime shopping district in Belfast’s
city centre. The 144-room hotel will offer guests thoughtfully designed
accommodation and a fitness space to help guests relax and recharge whilst also
maintaining their routine. The hotel will also feature an open lobby concept
with dedicated spaces to relax, work and dine.
Tempo
by Hilton Reykjavik
As
part of a franchise agreement with Bohemian Hotels ehf, this central Reykjavik
property is set to open in 2027 in the vibrant Hlemmur area in the city centre
by the historic Freemasons' Hall. Guest rooms will be designed with wellbeing
in mind, and the hotel will include dynamic communal spaces for collaboration
or focused work, as well as healthy café-style dining.
Tempo
by Hilton Lisbon Parque das Nações
Located
in Lisbon’s main business district and an
important commercial area, Tempo by Hilton Lisbon Parque das Nações will
join Hilton’s portfolio following a management agreement with Kronos
Real Estate Group. Integrated in a new mixed-use development called MIMA by
Kronos Homes, the hotel features 142 purposefully designed guest rooms and an
onsite fitness space, enabling guests to balance their day by powering up in
the morning and unwinding in the evening. Additionally, the hotel will have a
restaurant and bar area, ensuring guests have access to everything they need to
sustain energy and boost focus during their stay.
Spark
by Hilton
Hilton’s
cost-effective, conversion-friendly brand opened its first property in EMEA in
2024 with Spark by Hilton London Romford, and since then the brand
has debuted in Austria, Germany and Poland. Hilton also recently announced the
signings of three Spark by Hilton properties in France, which are all due to
open in 2026.
Spark
by Hilton Madrid Alcalá
The
95-room Spark by Hilton Madrid Alcalá is set to open in summer 2025, marking
the debut for Hilton’s premium economy brand in Spain, following a franchise
agreement with Societe Hoteliere Economique D'Investissement de Gerone
Nord. The hotel will be situated in San Blas-Canillejas, a neighbourhood
to the east of Madrid's city centre.
Spark
by Hilton Van City Centre
Part
of a franchise agreement with the Gultepe family, Spark by Hilton Van City
Centre will mark the debut of Spark by Hilton in Türkiye. Set to open in
September 2025, the new property will feature 60 rooms and a restaurant, along
with other key Spark by Hilton amenities such as the signature Hydration Cart
and 24-hour retail market for on-the-go travellers to purchase food and drink
around the clock.
Guests
of all Hilton properties are able to benefit from the award-winning Hilton Honors guest
loyalty programme, allowing more than 210 million members who book directly
with Hilton to earn Points for hotel stays and experiences. Hilton Honors
members can also unlock access to instant rewards and benefits, such as
contactless check-in with room selection and exclusive member discounts.
Image
Credit: © Hilton
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