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Hilton Worldwide Wins Golden Horse Award for "The Most Preferred International Hotel Management Company for Investors in 2012 – 2013" in China by Hotel Magazine

2013-04-10 10:30 1934

Hilton Worldwide's strong showing at the 13th China Hotel Golden Horse Award Ceremony also included two executives receiving prestigious recognition

SHANGHAI, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Worldwide has won the Golden Horse Award out of 100 top hotel brands for "The Most Preferred International Hotel Management Company for Investors in 2012 – 2013" at the 13th China Hotel Golden Horse Award Ceremony. At the award ceremony, Francis Lee Wee-Hau, Senior Vice President of Development, Greater China & Mongolia and Bruce McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Operation, Greater China & Mongolia, also received "Top 10 Influential Figures in China Hotel Industry" awards. These awards demonstrate Hilton Worldwide's acknowledgement for its exceptional service, accomplishments and contributions to the hotel industry in China. Over 2,000 hotel industry executives attended the award ceremony held in the Guangzhou Opera House.

Hosted by China Hotel Magazine, Asia Pacific Hotel Association (APHA) and Tourism Research Centre of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASSTRC), the China Hotel Golden Horse Award is one of the highest honors in China's hospitality industry. Nominees of the China Hotel Golden Horse Award are determined from recommendations of a consulting committee or applications of interested enterprises. After online voting, panel marketing research, consumer sampling survey and opinions from local authorities, a shortlist of the top 100 hotels, top 100 catering enterprises, top 100 suppliers and top 100 influential figures are generated for the award committee's selection of special awards. The China Hotel Golden Horse Award is regarded by the media as the industry standard for hospitality excellence. Recognized enterprises and executives are widely regarded as role models in China's hospitality industry.

"We are honored to have been selected by China Hotel Magazine and other industry advocates for this prestigious award. This recognition is a testament to Hilton Worldwide's on-going commitment to our guests, owners, and business partners. By powering each of our hotels with our long-standing leadership, we will continue to ensure the success of our properties and deliver value for investors through Distribution, Sales & Marketing, Global Brand Services, OnQ Technology and Hilton HHonors," said Francis Lee Wee-Hau, Senior Vice President of Development, Greater China & Mongolia.

Bruce McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Operation, Greater China & Mongolia also expressed the importance of the award to Hilton Worldwide's growth in China, "China is a priority market for Hilton Worldwide and, after operating in China for more than two decades, we are glad to see that our efforts in understanding the local market are well-recognized by the industry. We will continue to invest in this market and strive to be the first choice for Chinese guests, team members and owners alike. I'm honored to grow with this great brand and powerful industry."

Hilton Worldwide is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary in China, reaffirming Hilton Worldwide's leadership and commitment to China's hotel industry. With its latest recognition as the most favorable international hotel management company for investors, Hilton Worldwide continues its 25-year-long legacy as China's hospitality industry's leading choice for investors and guests. In addition to being named "The Most Preferred International Hotel Management Company for Investors in 2012 – 2013" by Hotel Magazine, in 2012 Hilton Worldwide also received the "2012 Top Ten International Hotel Group" by China Hotel Magazine.

About Hilton Worldwide's 25th Anniversary in China

Hilton Worldwide is celebrating its 25th anniversary in China, marking a new milestone in Hilton Worldwide's legacy of providing Chinese guests with excellent hospitality services. In 1988, Hilton Worldwide became one of the first international hotel brands to enter China and has since grown with China's consumers by constantly innovating to win their hearts at home and abroad. Since its entry into China, Hilton Worldwide has been registering strong growth in the Chinese market by expanding its presence from over 30 operating hotels today to more than 140 hotels over the next few years. Hilton Worldwide is also accelerating its expansion in the market with more than 115 projects in the pipeline under the Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands. Over the past 25 years, Hilton Worldwide has launched meaningful initiatives tailored for Chinese tastes, including the Huanying program and Hilton HHonors program, and in 2011 Hilton Worldwide became the first multinational hotel company to sponsor the Chinese Olympic Committee. Hilton Worldwide is launching a series of campaigns and promotional activities to commemorate the event.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

Source: Hilton Worldwide
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