In the company's annual results for 2004, profits rose in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region by 12.8 percent - with the Middle East region recording good performance and a 19.3 percent growth in RevPAR (revenue per available room).
"A key contributor to our success in 2004 has come from our two main international feeder markets - where we have seen a 23 per cent increase in revenue from the UK - while from Germany, an astounding 138 per cent growth. The Russian market is also growing at a fast pace with a 92 per cent rise in revenue. To capitalise on this success and to further boost business from these markets, we are, for the first time launching a dedicated PR campaign at ITB in Berlin which starts on March 11," said Rudi Jagersbacher, Hilton International's Vice President, Arabian Peninsula.
The first property in the development pipeline is Qasr Al Sharq, the new 46-suite palace property in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia due to open in the third quarter of 2005 and set to become the Kingdom's premier property and the region's most luxurious and exclusive hotel.
Expansion plans also include a spectacular 324-room new-build Hilton Doha opening in Qatar in 2007, the region's first Conrad, a luxurious 350-room property located in the heart of Dubai's commercial, business and entertainment district, as well as the management of the new and exclusive Tower Links Golf Clubhouse, Ras Al Khaimah in the Northern Emirates.
Meanwhile, the leading hotel chain's flagship Abu Dhabi property, has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, introducing a brand new lobby, renovated bedrooms, the latest business-centre facilities, conference and banqueting rooms and the UAE capital's first Bice Italian restaurant.
In the recently issued statement of results for 2004, Hilton International's profits totalled £171.3 million; a 17 percent increase from 2003.
"We are delighted to report an extremely successful 2004. The Hilton brand has over the past years affirmed its leadership position in the Middle East, and indeed worldwide, evident by the 2004 BDRC findings. As we continue to reinvent and refresh our products and services, and offer exciting new hotels and experiences, our brand will just get better and better," Jagersbacher commented.
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Hilton International is spearheading a development drive that sees the opening of three new properties in the Arabian Peninsula over the next two years, the management of an exclusive golf clubhouse and the completion of a multi-million refurbishment programme.
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Hilton International (HI), an operating division of the UK based Hilton Group plc, owns the rights to the Hilton brand name throughout the world, with the exception of the USA, where the Hilton brand is owned and managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC).
HI currently operates 31 hotels in the Middle East - 17 hotels in Egypt, eight hotels in the UAE, three in Saudi Arabia and one each in Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. Hilton's heritage in the Arabian Peninsula stretches back over 30 years, when it became the first international hotel brand to open a property in the UAE - the Hilton Al Ain in 1972. New Hilton properties are under development in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, and Doha - Qatar, in addition to the Arabian Peninsula's first Conrad hotel in Dubai.
HI operates 394 hotels, with some 253 branded Hilton, 47 of which under the Hilton Worldwide Resorts brand, plus 141 under the mid-market Scandic brand. Under a joint venture agreement, Hilton International and the North American based Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) share responsibility for the Conrad brand, which includes 17 hotels in 12 countries.
A global marketing alliance between Hilton International and Hilton Hotels Corporation extends the number of hotels operated by both companies worldwide to over 2,700 - over 500 of which are branded Hilton. Hilton International Grand Vacations Company presently operates four resorts in Scotland and Egypt, comprising 271 time ownership units.
Hilton International employs over 70,000 staff in 78 countries. Committed to doing business in a responsible way, Hilton International's aim is to bring a positive benefit to the societies in which it operates through high quality services, economic growth, environmental protection, community involvement and employment.
For further information please visit our corporate website at
The Hilton Reservations Worldwide telephone numbers in the Middle East are as follows:
UAE - 8000 20000 11
Qatar - 800 97103
KSA - 800 82000 10
Egypt - 19009
Bahrain - 8000 4058
Jordan - 00 202 5805927
Kuwait - 371 1434
Lebanon - 00 202 5805928
Oman - 800 788788
Syria - 00 202 5805926
HI currently operates 31 hotels in the Middle East - 17 hotels in Egypt, eight hotels in the UAE, three in Saudi Arabia and one each in Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. Hilton's heritage in the Arabian Peninsula stretches back over 30 years, when it became the first international hotel brand to open a property in the UAE - the Hilton Al Ain in 1972. New Hilton properties are under development in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, and Doha - Qatar, in addition to the Arabian Peninsula's first Conrad hotel in Dubai.
HI operates 394 hotels, with some 253 branded Hilton, 47 of which under the Hilton Worldwide Resorts brand, plus 141 under the mid-market Scandic brand. Under a joint venture agreement, Hilton International and the North American based Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) share responsibility for the Conrad brand, which includes 17 hotels in 12 countries.
A global marketing alliance between Hilton International and Hilton Hotels Corporation extends the number of hotels operated by both companies worldwide to over 2,700 - over 500 of which are branded Hilton. Hilton International Grand Vacations Company presently operates four resorts in Scotland and Egypt, comprising 271 time ownership units.
Hilton International employs over 70,000 staff in 78 countries. Committed to doing business in a responsible way, Hilton International's aim is to bring a positive benefit to the societies in which it operates through high quality services, economic growth, environmental protection, community involvement and employment.
For further information please visit our corporate website at
The Hilton Reservations Worldwide telephone numbers in the Middle East are as follows:
UAE - 8000 20000 11
Qatar - 800 97103
KSA - 800 82000 10
Egypt - 19009
Bahrain - 8000 4058
Jordan - 00 202 5805927
Kuwait - 371 1434
Lebanon - 00 202 5805928
Oman - 800 788788
Syria - 00 202 5805926
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