Hilton Global Media Center Digest - August 30, 2013

News from Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Global Media Center Digest - August 30, 2013 Check-In With Hilton Hotels & Resorts OPENINGS / RENOVATIONS NEWS Hilton Hotels & Resorts Welcomes San Juan’s The Condado Plaza Hilton To The Brand’s Growing Portfolio Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced today that the 571-room hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, formerly known as Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza, has been renamed and rebranded as The Condado Plaza Hilton. Joining more than 550 Hilton hotels and resorts in 79 countries across six continents, The Condado Plaza Hilton now represents the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand’s fourth hotel on the island. Read more. Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement With Dijaya Land Development Sdn Bhd For Hilton Okinawa Kin Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Dijaya Land Development Sdn Bhd to manage Hilton Okinawa Kin in Kin, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan. Scheduled to open in 2016, the 190-room Hilton Okinawa Kin will be part of an integrated resort development located on the eastern side of Okinawa’s main island facing Kin Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Read more. Hilton Worldwide Signs Agreement To Expand Presence In Northwest China With New Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property In Lanzhou Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Lanzhou Friendship Hotel to build a hotel consisting of approximately 389 guest rooms in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2017, the 389-room Hilton Lanzhou will reside in the city’s central commercial district and provides Hilton Worldwide with greater access to China’s rapidly developing northwest China. Read more. Hilton Worldwide Announces Completion Of A $24 Million Refresh At Two San Diego-Area Properties Today, Hilton Worldwide announced the completion of an enhancement project for two of its Southern California properties - the 394-room Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines and the 300-room DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego- Mission Valley. Read more. FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS Lady Chang’s Jewelry Box At Hilton Petaling Jaya Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant is celebrating the renowned Mid-Autumn Festival from 19 August to 19 September 2013. This year, guests can take away an elaborately designed jewelry box filled with delectable mooncakes. Read more. Trader Vic’s Reveals Exotic New Look At London Hilton On Park Lane London’s first Polynesian-themed restaurant, Trader Vic’s, which opened in London 50 years ago at London Hilton on Park Lane, is refurbishing its South Pacific inspired décor. Re-opening on 12 September 2013, the restaurant’s new look takes inspiration from island sunsets and lush foliage and will continue to serve its renowned international cuisine using its custom-made wood-fired Chinese ovens, which can be traced back over two thousand years to the Han Dynasty. Read more. PACKAGES / PROMOTIONS NEWS Hilton Buenavista Toledo Launches Their New Campaign “Enjoy the Heat” Hilton Buenavista Toledo launches their promotion “Enjoy the Heat” for another year, whereby their guests will be able to return and take advantage of the great discounts this summer. Read more. El San Juan Resort & Casino, A Hilton Hotel Announces A Sparkling Veuve Clicquot Labor Day Experience El San Juan Resort & Casino, A Hilton Hotel, known as one of Puerto Rico’s foremost hotspots and entertainment venues, is popping the cork on a distinctive Labor Day weekend celebration, featuring extraordinary meals, libation and entertainment with Veuve Clicquot and Chef Ingrid Hoffmann. Guests can take part this Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 – Sept.2, 2013. Read more. SUSTAINABILITY NEWS The Drake Hotel Brings Light To Going Green The Drake Hotel is proud to announce its efforts in making the Chicago skyline greener, while keeping the iconic rooftop signage proudly pink. Read more. WEDDINGS / ROMANCE NEWS Hilton Naples Launches ‘Beautiful Beginnings’ And ‘Always & Forever’ Wedding Packages Hilton Naples today announced that they have expanded their catering service to bring their catering services to your venue. Destination Catering by Hilton Naples delivers the service, the expertise and the delectable cuisine wherever you and your guests gather. Read more. HILTON RESORTS / LEISURE TRAVEL NEWS Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Adds Second Weekly Fireworks Show Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has announced the addition of a Tuesday fireworks show to its entertainment offerings complementing its current Friday night fireworks show. When it launches on August 6, the Fireworks Spectacular on Tuesday evenings will feature a new 15-minute dance performance by Tihati Productions at 7:45 p.m., followed by the fireworks at 8 p.m. The performance will be a more contemporary show than the resort’s Rockin’ Hawaiian Rainbow Revue, which precedes the Friday night fireworks show. Read more. SPA / WELLNESS / FITNESS NEWS Hilton Broadens Footprint On South Island Two years after its grand opening, Hilton Queenstown has expanded its ambitions on the country’s South Island and reestablished itself as Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa. Read more. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS / PHILANTHROPY NEWS Hilton Lake Taupo In Support Of Make-A-Wish, New Zealand: Share The Power Of A Wish! Hilton Lake Taupo kicks off today a charitable Trade Me auction to raise funds for one of the most deserving and well-established charitable organisations in New Zealand, Make-A-Wish. Read more. PROPERTY NEWS Hilton Anatole Receives Expert Advice From Kids For Upcoming “Sparkle!” Christmas Celebration It was Christmas in June as nearly 20 kids between the ages of three and seven gathered in the Peacock Terrace at Hilton Anatole to meet with Santa Claus and share their ideas for the perfect Christmas celebration. All of the suggestions provided by this Children’s Advisory Panel will be considered for Hilton Anatole’s upcoming “Sparkle!” holiday festival that will take place at the hotel November 29 through December 31, 2013. Read more. AWARDS / RECOGNITION NEWS Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Awarded “Best Of MidAmerica” By Meetings Focus Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza has been awarded the prestigious "Best of MidAmerica" award by Meetings Focus magazine in its September 2013issue. Read more. 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