Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. to manage Hilton Manila in Newport City in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The agreement will bring the first Hilton Hotels & Resortshotel to Manila. Scheduled to open in 2014, the 350-room Hilton Manila is located on Newport Boulevard next to Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and is 3.5 kilometers away from Manila's central business district, Makati.
"Manila is the political, economic, social and cultural center of the Philippines and a leading gateway destination in Southeast Asia.
Today's announcement fully demonstrates our ongoing commitment to growing aggressively in Asia Pacific and re-establishes both Hilton Worldwide's and the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand's presence in the Philippines. With an experienced partner like Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., we are confident that Hilton Manila will capitalize on the strong domestic demand from travelers seeking world-class accommodations," said Andrew Clough, senior vice president, development, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
"Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a leading global hotel brand and Hilton Manila marks another milestone for the our rapidly-growing collection in this region. Our brand portfolio currently spans 80 countries and we are proud to bring our authentic hospitality to visitors and locals in this part of the Philippines," said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts.