Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with Daiman Landmark Hotel Sdn Bhd to open its third DoubleTree by Hiltonproperty in Malaysia. Scheduled to open around mid-2014, the 365-room DoubleTree by Hilton,Johor Bahru, Malaysia will be conveniently located along Jalan Ngee Heng, within the Central Business District (CBD) of Johor Bahru and adjacent to the border causeway crossing between Malaysia and Singapore. "Hilton Worldwide has been in Malaysia for over 30 years and we remain committed to expanding our footprint in the region with the DoubleTree by Hilton, Johor Bahru as our eighth property in Malaysia. Supported by the strong partnership with Daiman Landmark Hotel Sdn Bhd, we are confident that the hotel will continue to strengthen our leading position in commercial centers in Asia Pacific," said Andrew Clough, senior vice president, development, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide. Guests at DoubleTree by Hilton, Johor Bahru will be greeted with the characteristic qualities currently found at the brand"s more than 300 DoubleTree by Hilton locations in 24 countries around the world, including the warm welcome of the brand"s legendary chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in; an array of upscale amenities and guest services; the rewards of the Hilton HHonors® guest loyalty program; and a unique and caring team member commitment to the local community. Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, "We are delighted to introduce an increasing number of travelers across the globe to DoubleTree by Hilton"s fast-expanding portfolio of remarkable city center hotel locations around the world. The DoubleTree by Hilton, Johor Bahru is our third DoubleTree by Hilton-branded property in Malaysia following Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, and will be an exciting new addition to our hospitality offerings across the Asia Pacific region, as we create a rewarding and friendly hotel experience for the DoubleTree by Hilton brand globally."
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