Hilton Garden Inn To Debut In Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Latest Signing Becomes Fifth Hilton Worldwide Pipeline Property For KSA's Eastern Province Region

DUBAI, UAE & MCLEAN, Va - 10 October 2013 - Hilton Worldwide is introducing its Hilton Garden Inn brand to Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province following a signing agreement with prominent local investor Ali Saad Bin Sultan & Brother Holding Group Co.

The agreement will bring the 150-room Hilton Garden Inn Al Khobar to a busy, central location in Al Khobar, home to Saudi Arabia's oil and petrochemical industry and a leading corporate and commercial destination in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The hotel, which is scheduled to open mid-2017, will be located conveniently close to the city's two largest shopping malls and will enjoy easy access to King Fahd International Airport and to the famous King Fahd Causeway, a 26km road bridge connecting Saudi Arabia with their international neighbours, Bahrain.

Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn said: "We are pleased to add another impressive property to our hotel portfolio and proud to introduce the brand to the dynamic city of Al Khobar for the first time. Hilton Garden Inn has consistently set the guest standard in the mid-range sector and Saudi Arabia is proving particularly appreciative of our award winning combination of best-in-class customer service together with affordable comfort and convenience."

The high levels of service and facilities found in Hilton Garden Inn hotels has led to multiple honours for the brand and this latest addition to the brand portfolio will feature those stylish attributes which have contributed to recent award-winning success. Features such as the signature pressure-reducing Garden Sleep System bed, complimentary hi-speed internet access and the relaxation of an ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller. The hotel will also boast a range of inviting guest amenities including a health club, an outdoor pool, a business centre, large multi-function room and meeting rooms. A lobby lounge and all day dining option will add to the welcoming service facilities at the hotel.

Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa said: "Al Khobar and the wider Dammam region in the Eastern Province is an exciting prospect for Hilton Worldwide. The region is enjoying rapid commercial and industrial expansion and if that trend is to continue then the demand for quality hotels will be key to the continued progress and prosperity of the city."

While Al Khobar is regarded as the industrial heartland of Saudi Arabia, the city is also growing as a leisure destination. Al Khobar's picturesque corniche, pedestrian-friendly walkways, recreational parks and numerous nearby beaches have not only created a city favoured as an expat residential area but has also attracted growing numbers of domestic leisure travellers wanting to enjoy the city's attractions.

Ali Saad bin Sultan Alqahtani from owners Ali Saad Bin Sultan & Brother Holding Group Co commented: "We are pleased to partner with Hilton Worldwide as they have an impressive track record for launching hotel brands into new markets. We are confident that Hilton Garden Inn Al Khobar will be representative of the quality and style for which the company is known."

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About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road - from our oh-so-comfortable Garden Sleep System® bed to complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms. So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. We even guarantee it with our Hilton Garden Inn Satisfaction Promise: At Hilton Garden Inn, we promise to do whatever it takes to ensure you're satisfied or you don't pay. You can count on us. Guaranteed^TM. For more information about our locations around the globe, visit www.hgi.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide 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 665,000 rooms in 90 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^TM. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.