Doubletree by Hilton set for Indonesian debut

Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with PT Nurtirta Nusa Lestari to open the first DoubleTree by Hilton property in Indonesia.

Six global chains join forces to launch 'transparent' search engine

Room Key, a new venture owned by six of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched www.roomkey.com, an innovative new online hotel search engine.

Hilton’s Hampton brand debuts in Asia-Pacific

Hampton Hotels, part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, has opened its first Hampton by Hilton hotel in Asia Pacific.

Michael Bourne moves to Hilton Sydney

Michael Bourne has been appointed General Manager of Hilton Sydney, following the departure of 2011 HM Awards General Manager of the Year Paul Hutton to Asia.

VIDEO: Hilton Queenstown ‘performing well’

EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES WILKINSON IN QUEENSTOWN

Hilton Queenstown’s General Manager Marlene Poynder says while the property has only been open for less than six months, it is performing particularly well thanks to a strong domestic New Zealand market and an extensive food and beverage offering.

FIX to rock Hilton Surfers Paradise

Those on the Gold Coast who have been craving a hot new venue will get their FIX, when the new cocktail lounge at Hilton Surfers Paradise opens its doors on September 14.

Conrad and Holiday Inn added to Macau Sands development

Sands China Ltd., a majority-held subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp, has announced that franchise agreements with Hilton Worldwide and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will see the two leading companies launch their respective Conrad and Holiday Inn brands at Sands’ newest Cotai Strip development in Macau starting early next year.

ANZPHIC: Sydney flat, Perth hot and Cairns in trouble

BY JAMES WILKINSON

The latest STR Global statistics for the six months to June 2011 reveal that Sydney remains flat, Perth is the hot market and Cairns is in trouble as a strong Australian Dollar continues to significantly affect the hotel industry.

Hilton Queenstown officially opened by NZ Prime Minister John Key

New Zealand Prime Minister and Tourism Minister, the Rt Hon John Key, has officially opened two new upscale Hilton Worldwide hotels in Queenstown.

Global Hoteliers confident of strong finish to 2011

BY JAMES WILKINSON IN NEW YORK

The world’s leading Hoteliers are confident of a strong finish in 2011, particularly thanks to a rebound in corporate travel and a significant upswing in MICE market business across the globe.