Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao Appoints Michael Williamson As General Manager

SHANGHAI – 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao today announced appointment of Michael Williamson as general manager.

Michael’s experience in the hospitality industry spans nearly 30 years, of which the last 17 years with Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Until taking over the helm at Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, Michael was the general manager of various prestigious Hilton hotels in London, including Hilton London Hyde Park, Hilton London Green Park, Hilton London Paddington and Hilton London Euston. Over the years, Michael built a consistent track-record of hospitality & commercial succeed as well as overseeing major refurbishment projects.

During his career, Michael has worked in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Romania, the Netherlands and Dubai. He has held positions in revenue management, business development and hotel operations.

A native of England, Mr Williamson attended Durham and Newcastle Universities and holds diplomas in Business Administration, Hotel Management & Catering Administration as well as a BA Hons in Politics.

Media can access additional information about Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao at http://news.hilton.com/shanghaihongqiao.

About Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao
Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao offering spacious and comfortable accommodation, with guest rooms starting form a generous 46 sqm-the largest in Hongqiao. Indulge in unrivaled pampering at our iconic Spa, or revel in the flavors and ambiance of our world-class restaurants and bar. For special functions, the grand ballroom, accommodates more than 1,000 guests and is the largest in Puxi. Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao is conveniently located at the heart of the new Hongqiao business development district, just 15 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Discover a great new way to experience Hilton in Shanghai. www.shanghaihongqiao.hilton.com.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow’s savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 550 hotels in 80 countries and the brand remains synonymous with “hotel.” Access the latest Hilton news at news.hilton.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com. Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltonhotels, www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

Contact

Cindy Zhao
Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao
+86 21 3323 6660
cindy.zhao@hilton.com

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Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao today announced appointment of Michael Williamson as general manager. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao today announced appointment of Michael Williamson as general manager. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.