
Hilton Signs Multi-Unit Management Agreement with BG Group of Hotels Australia.
Hilton has signed a multi-unit management agreement with BG Group of Hotels to manage four hotels, marking the company’s entry into Australia’s Northern Territory, and the introduction of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand into the country. The rebranded properties will join Hilton Worldwide’s existing portfolio of 15 hotels in Australasia.“Hilton Worldwide is proud to have been selected to rebrand and operate these important hotels. We are delighted to be able to introduce the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to the Australian market and to add another Hilton Hotel & Resort in the region’s most significant areas of growth,” says Vice President, Operations Australasia, Hilton Worldwide, Ashley Spencer. “We have been looking to enter into the Northern Territory for some time and to be working with BG Group of Hotels is a privilege. We are committed to making these properties the leading full-service hotels in the market.”The new properties include: - Hilton Darwin (235 rooms) - DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin (184 rooms) - DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin (197 rooms) -DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs (235 rooms)“Over a number of years we have developed a successful relationship with Hilton Worldwide as managers of our property in North Queensland, the Hilton Cairns. Due to the success of this property, it made a great deal of sense for Hilton Worldwide to manage four more of our properties in the Northern Territory. We are particularly pleased to introduce the first DoubleTree by Hilton properties to Australia, which we believe will meet the needs of our customers and continue to provide jobs in the region,” comments Director, BG Group of Hotels, Ludvik Berger.
