Hilton Worldwide Agrees First Hotel To Open In Botswana

Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone Will Begin Welcoming Guests In 2017 Offering The Perfect Gateway To Renowned Game Reserves As Well As A Bustling Trading Environment

Botswana & McLean,VA,August 11, 2015-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Fleming Asset Management Botswana, on behalf of Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund, to open the mid-market Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone. Located in the capital and largest city of Botswana, the signing marks Hilton Worldwide’s first hotel agreed in the country and will offer travellers’ the perfect base for both business and leisure visits.

“With 13 Hilton Garden Inn locations now confirmed across Africa, I am delighted that we have agreed our first hotel in Botswana,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president of development, Europe & Africa for Hilton Worldwide. “Botswana has one of the fast growing economies in the world and an impressive visitor offering – resulting in an excellent opportunity for hotel development as we exceed 70 Hilton Worldwide properties either trading or under development across Africa.”

Expected to open in 2017, the hotel forms part of a new and fast evolving commercial business district of the city, and will be just thirteen kilometers from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Gaborone acts as a gateway to the natural beauty of Botswana which includes national parks such the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the Okavango Delta. The country is also famous for its mining industries, including for diamonds and the significant coal-rich deposits.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Hilton Worldwide to open Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone, bringing the renowned hospitality of Hilton to Botswana for the first time. The hotel will provide travellers with the perfect base for their visit here, showcasing our diverse economy, superb tourism options and friendly people,” said, Peter McC van Riet-Lowe, CEO of Fleming Asset Management Botswana.

Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone will feature 150 guest rooms offering signature bedding, a healthclub and outdoor swimming pool; as well as F&B options including an all-day dining restaurant, bar and 24-hour Pavilion Pantry. Guests will also have accces to a 24-hour business center, complimentary Wi-Fi and benefit from more than 400 square meters of meeting space.

“With more than 639 Hilton Garden Inn hotels globally, we are pleased to be adding Botswana to our portfolio of destinations,” said Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. “Hilton Garden Inn is known across the world for offering amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. We are confident that Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone will serve the needs of travellers seeking a trusted international hotel brand that is upscale, yet affordable.”

Read more about Hilton Garden Inn at: http://www.hiltongardeninn.com or news.hgi.com

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Hilton Worldwide.

CONTACT:

Dan Corfield Hilton Worldwide – MEA

dan.corfield@hilton.com

+971 (0) 56 416 1323

Christine Miller Hilton Worldwide – Global

christine.miller@hilton.com

+1 901 374 6462

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,440 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 730,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key.

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About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-recognized, peaceful and energizing hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today’s busy travelers are appreciated and have everything they need to be most productive on the road. Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart during their stay. Approachable and professional team members operating at nearly 640 hotels around the world are committed to providing a welcoming and dependable hotel experience for every guest, every time which is reflected in the satisfaction promise to do whatever it takes to ensure every guest is satisfied, or they don’t pay. You can count on us. Guaranteed™. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their exact room from a digital floor plan and customize their room prior to arrival with amenity requests.

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