
Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the first hotel under the Double Tree brand at the destination, in Queenstown.
"Australasia is a key growth market for Double Tree by Hilton, and the introduction of the brand into New Zealand marks a significant milestone as we continue to expand our offering to travelers in the region," said Ashley Spencer, vice president Operations, Australasia.
On January 1, 2014, Double Tree by Hilton was 23rd hotel chain worldwide in terms of number of rooms, according to the ranking realized each year by MKG Hospitality, hospitality consulting firm founded by Georges Panayotis. It had an international portfolio of 371 hotels and 93,000 rooms. (read our report).