Home2 Suites by Hilton to Debut in Mexico with a 100-suite Home2 Suites
To be Built in Queretaro with a 2015 Opening Planned
McLean, VA - December 20, 2012 - Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended stay guests, has signed an agreement to bring the brand's first property to Mexico. This is the first Home2 Suites in Latin America. The announcement is the culmination of a successful year for the brand, with milestones including the opening of the 10th Home2 Suites by Hilton, the first signed deal in Canada, the groundbreaking of its first dual-branded property and the brand's one year anniversary since the opening of the first property.
The 100-suite, new construction Home2 Suites will be located in Queretaro, Mexico, a popular business and leisure travel destination, and is set to open in 2015. The Home2 Suites by Hilton Queretaro is the next step in the brand's continued expansion into North America, and follows the recent announcement of the first signed deal for a Home2 Suites in West Edmonton, Canada.
“This has been an exciting year for the Home2 Suites family. The flexibility of the Home2 Suites model combined with its many added value benefits has made it a go-to option for business travelers, tourists and investors alike,” said Bill Duncan, global head of Home2 Suites by Hilton. “We look forward to continuing to expand our presence, and meeting the demand for a new extended stay product.”
The Home2 Suites Queretaro will feature the trademark brand amenities standard in all properties, such as the Oasis lobby area, the Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, Spin2 Cycle and the “Inspired Table” complimentary breakfast.
Home2 Suites by Hilton currently operates 13 hotels and has nearly 70 properties in its development pipeline. The brand currently has 10 properties under active construction in Huntsville, Ala.; Jackson/Ridgeland, Miss.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Rahway, N.J.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Baltimore, Md.; Augusta, Ga.; Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tenn.; and Florida City, Fla. Future properties are slated for many of the nation's major markets, including Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Denver.
For more information, visit www.home2suites.com.
About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, is a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. As the fastest growing brand in the history of Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, Tenn.-based Home2 Suites offers a complimentary breakfast selection; innovative and customizable guest room design; combination laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations. For more information about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit http://news.home2suites.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/
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 territories 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.
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