Hilton Foshan Marks the Brand’s First Hotel in Guangdong’s Third-largest City
FOSHAN, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Hilton Foshan in China’s southern province of Guangdong. Strategically situated in Chancheng District of Foshan, the 27-story hotel features 600 contemporary guestrooms and suites. Hilton Foshan is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Country Garden Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
“We are excited to introduce Hilton Hotels & Resorts to Foshan, the third-largest city in Guangdong and an important manufacturing hub in South China,” said Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotel & Resorts. “We are committed to furthering our success throughout the country and look forward to serving a variety of travelers visiting this important Chinese business hub.”
Located next to the Foshan’s Central Business District, Hilton Foshan is only 2.5 kilometers from Guangfo metro station, providing easy access to Guangzhou city. The hotel is 60 kilometers from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport shuttle bus station, 40 kilometers from Shunde Pier which has regular ferry boats to Hong Kong and 120 kilometers from Shenzhen, making the hotel an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers alike.
Hilton Foshan presents five tantalizing food and beverage outlets. Guests can enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine at Yuxi Restaurant, a variety of Japanese cuisines such as teppanyaki, robatayaki and sushi at Yuu and other local and international food and beverages at OPEN Foshan. Guests can also relax and enjoy a drink at Lu Bar or meet with friends over tea and light bites at the Lobby Lounge.
Hilton Foshan features a broad range of modern amenities, including generous work surfaces, luxurious Hilton Serenity BedsTM and Wi-Fi access. A 24-hour fitness center features the latest generation of cardiovascular and strength training equipment. In addition, Hilton Foshan offers a heated indoor and two outdoor swimming pools and a spa center to accommodate spacious single or double treatment and foot massage rooms for guests to indulge in a range of services.
Hilton Foshan is designed to bring a world-class experience to all guests, enabling them to enjoy the unique design and state-of-the-art amenities at the property,” said Bruce McKenzie, senior vice president of operations, Greater China and Mongolia, Hilton Worldwide. “We look forward to providing our world-renowned Hilton hospitality to guests from China and around the world.”
Hilton HHonors members will be able to earn and redeem points for their stay. This new hotel is offering 1,000 Hilton HHonors points per night through June 30, 2014 to celebrate its opening.
Hilton Foshan is located at 127 Lingnan North Avenue, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong, China. To make reservations, please call the hotel directly at +86 757 8306 9999, or visit the hotel’s website at foshan.hilton.com.
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About Hilton Worldwide’s 25th Anniversary in China
Hilton Worldwide is celebrating its 25th anniversary in China, marking a new milestone in Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of providing Chinese guests with excellent hospitality services. In 1988, Hilton Worldwide became one of the first international hotel brands to enter China and has since grown with China’s consumers by constantly innovating to win their hearts at home and abroad. Since its entry into China, Hilton Worldwide has been registering strong growth in the Chinese market by expanding its presence from over 30 operating hotels today to more than 150 properties over the next few years. Hilton Worldwide is also accelerating its expansion in the market with more than 120 projects in the pipeline under the Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands. Over the past 25 years, Hilton Worldwide has launched meaningful initiatives tailored for Chinese tastes, including the Huanying program and Hilton HHonors program, and in 2011 Hilton Worldwide became the first multinational hotel company to sponsor the Chinese Olympic Committee. Hilton Worldwide is launching a series of campaigns and promotional activities to commemorate the event.
About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Access the latest news at news.hilton.com and begin your journey at www.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials. View a list of official social channels at www.hilton.com/social. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market leading brands.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 678,000 rooms in 91 countries and territories, including 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 an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
Contact
Chris Liang
Hilton Foshan
+86 757 8306 9999
chris.liang@hilton.com
Jacqueline Toppings
Hilton Worldwide
+1 703 883 6587
jacqueline.toppings@hilton.com
Suki Pan
Hilton Worldwide
+86 21 2321 6819
suki.pan@hilton.com
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Hilton Foshan features a broad range of modern amenities, including generous work surfaces, luxurious Hilton Serenity Beds™ and Wi-Fi access. A 24-hour fitness center features the latest generation of cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.