Doubletree by Hilton signs first hotel development deal in India
Scheduled to open in 2010, Doubletree by Hilton Gurgaon will offer refreshing, contemporary accommodations in the National Capital Region
Tweet-- Hilton Hotels Corporation today announced that it has signed a long-term management agreement with JMD Ltd., a leading property developer, for a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Gurgaon, India. This not only marks the first Doubletree by Hilton development deal in India, it also marks the foray of JMD Ltd. into the hospitality business. The 182-room, new-build Doubletree by Hilton Gurgaon is scheduled to open in 2010 in this fast-emerging commercial hub in the National Capital Region.. Gurgaon is a prime investment destination for Information Technology and IT-enabled services and continues to develop what is becoming a leading commercial district during the next several months.
Martin Rinck, President Asia Pacific Hilton Hotels Corporation, commented, “India’s hotel market has enormous potential, due to its low penetration and the combination of a growing trend for travel and increasing socio-economic development. We believe the contemporary and relaxed style of the upscale Doubletree by Hilton brand will prove to be popular with travellers in India and from abroad.”
As one of the upscale hotel brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, Doubletree by Hilton will introduce business travellers and tourists in India to the brand’s longstanding tradition of distinctively designed hotels that reflect the destination and surrounding area. Other Doubletree by Hilton characteristic qualities include the warm worldwide welcome of the brand’s legendary chocolate chip cookie to every guest at check-in, the rewards of the prestigious Hilton HHonors® loyalty programme and a unique and caring commitment to the communities in which they operate.
“We are delighted at the international momentum we have gained behind development of the Doubletree by Hilton brand. With more than 200 hotels in some of the most desired business and leisure destinations worldwide, our entire brand team looks forward to expanding our brand to India by building a collection of fine hotels that share the same core attributes, impeccable service and a sense of contemporary style and individuality,” said Dave Horton, senior vice president – brand management for Doubletree Hotels.
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The Doubletree by Hilton Gurgaon will be situated along a major highway, running through some of the prime and up-market areas of the district, which are home to several IT businesses. Amenities and services at the Doubletree by Hilton Gurgaon will include over 860 square meters of meeting space including a ballroom and a business centre featuring the latest technology to facilitate seamless business meetings and global communication. Guests will be able to relax and rejuvenate at the hotel’s Doubletree Fitness by Precor fitness centre, and its spa and swimming pool.
An all-day dining restaurant will serve an array of local Indian cuisine and international fare. The hotel will also have a lobby lounge and bar and a speciality restaurant. Retail outlets and a car park within the property will ensure guests a stay of comfort and convenience.
Mr. Sunil Bedi, CMD JMD Ltd, commented, “This is the first time that JMD Ltd has ventured in to the Hospitality industry. JMD is renowned name in the real estate arena and has always strived to deliver only the best both in terms of construction quality and property location. In order to carry on this legacy of defining quality JMD wanted to go with only the best for its hospitality venture. Given Hilton Hotels Corporation’s track record and renowned worldwide brands, it was not only the obvious choice but the only choice for us. We are extremely glad to introduce the successful Doubletree by Hilton brand here.”
In addition to being a major business travel destination, New Delhi has a host of historic and cultural tourist attractions including The Qutub Minar, The Red Fort, Jantar Mantar and Humayun’s Tomb. It is also the gateway to Agra (home of the Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Udaipur and other cities of Rajasthan.
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About Doubletree Hotels
With a growing collection of contemporary, upscale accommodations in more than 200 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations worldwide, Doubletree by Hilton hotels and resorts are distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today’s business and leisure travelers. From the millions of delighted hotel guests who are welcomed with the brand’s legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors® guest reward programme, each Doubletree by Hilton guest receives a satisfying stay wherever their travels take them.
Doubletree features a collection of more than 45,000 rooms in more than 200 locations worldwide, predominantly in the United States to date. A rapid worldwide expansion of the Doubletree by Hilton brand has included an aggressive opening plan of upscale, full-service hotels and resorts in Canada, China, Costa Rica, Peru, the United Kingdom, India and now India, with additional hotels and resorts in Panama, Peru, Russia, Slovakia and Thailand anticipated to open during the next several months.
To make reservations at any Doubletree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit our website at www.doubletree.com.
About Hilton Hotels Corporation in India
Doubletree is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, the leading global hospitality company with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, with more than 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection™.
Hilton Hotels Corporation has a joint venture with DLF Limited in India, with the strategic goal to build and develop an extensive network of hotels in India, comprising 3500 rooms. All these projects projects are in various stages of development and construction and will be managed by Hilton under its Hilton Family brands: Hilton, the upscale full service brand; Hilton Garden Inn, the business traveler focused service brand and the Homewood Suites, an extended stay hotel product by Hilton brand.
In April 2008, Hilton Hotels Corporation entered into an agreement to franchise its Hampton by Hilton™ brand to Marigold Hospitality Limited in India. Marigold Hospitality aims to franchise 16 hotels (approximately 2,000 rooms) under the Hampton by Hilton brand in India.
In addition, Hilton Hotels Corporation has signed management contracts under the Hilton Brand with independently owned in Shillim, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai:
In October 2008, Hilton Hotels Corporation announced the first Doubletree by Hilton hotel which will open in Gurgaon, New Delhi, in 2010.
About JMD Group of India
JMD Limited is one of the leading property developers in the country. Headquartered in Gurgaon, JMD today has operations in many parts of India including cities like Delhi/NCR, Goa, Ludhiana, etc. Started in the year 1989 as a real estate solutions provider, the initial decade saw JMD getting used to market trends, understanding realty and dealing with Bear and Bull Runs. 1998 saw the launch of JMD’s flagship project JMD Regent Square, the first commercial complex on M.G. Road Gurgaon. Today with a staff strength of over 300 dedicated professionals and activities in every sphere of real state development including IT/SEZ, Commercial, Residential, and Retail & Hospitality. In fact JMD currently has over 20 million square feet under construction in these sectors. In 2008 the company established a special JMD Offshore Wing to proactively explore overseas markets, and to identify ideal locations for future projects. Already several prime international properties are in the JMD fold.