Cairo, Egypt - 6 December 2012: Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city of Alexandria.  

The new 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche, a conversion property, is expected to open as a Hilton branded hotel in 2013 and will be Hilton Worldwide's 19th property in Egypt and it's second in Alexandria.

Hilton Alexandria Corniche will enjoy a prime location and imposing presence in Alexandria's most upscale district on the city's Corniche.  Surrounded by stylish residences and boasting stunning views of the beachfront and Mediterranean Sea, the property will feature two large function rooms, four meeting rooms, a business centre, three restaurants, two of which will be speciality, and two bars.  Leisure facilities will include a health club & spa, private beach and an outdoor pool. 

Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa said: "I am thrilled we continue to build on our important legacy in Egypt, a country we have served for more than  50 years.  Alexandria is an inspired choice for our latest signing, it is a vibrant city with a strong business and tourism sector and our new hotel, commanding a superior beachfront location, will perfectly complement the facilities at our existing city-based hotel in Alexandria."  

Known as the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean' and Egypt's second largest city, Alexandria enjoys a rich and proud heritage dating back to 331 BC when Alexander the Great founded the city.  Alexandria's status as a beacon of culture and civilisation was symbolised at the time by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse which became one of the Seven Wonders of the World.  Today, the city is a beacon to industry, commerce and tourism attracting a mix of business, leisure and cultural travellers.     

Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: "As the pre-eminent hospitality provider in the region, our portfolio of properties in Egypt incorporates many styles and offerings but all share the well-defined, distinctive company hallmarks of top quality facilities and high standards of service.  Hilton Alexandria Corniche will perfectly combine these style and service attributes to create a premium experience for both leisure and business travellers."  

Tarek El Sayed, Chairman of owners Delta for Tourism & Hotels company said: "We wanted to collaborate with an internationally recognised brand to match our ambition to provide world class hotel facilities.  Hilton Worldwide has the experience and the reputation and were our natural first choice to operate this landmark property."

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years.

Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 640,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include 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 the world-class guest reward programme Hilton HHonors®.

For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com and www.hiltondevelopment.com

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.

About Hilton Worldwide in the Middle East & Africa
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 57 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totalling to more than 17,000 rooms across 19 countries. There are 19 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 10 hotels in the UAE, 6 in Saudi Arabia, two in Lebanon and one each in Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, plus another 13 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean.

Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 54 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria, Chad, Tanzania, Burundi, South Africa and Cape Verde.

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 www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com. Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltononline, www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide's ten market-leading brands

Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide's 10 distinct hotel brands, has launched its Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale, giving travelers added incentive to make the most of their weekends.

Guests can save up to 40 percent on weekend stays completed through December 31, 2013 at participating hotels and resorts in the Hilton HHonors portfolio, 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. To participate in the Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale and for full Terms and Conditions, visit at HHonors.com/Weekend Exact discounts will vary by brand, hotel and region. For more information or to become a Hilton HHonors member, visit HHonors.com

For further information, please contact:
Engy Emad
Media Relations Manager
Trans - Arabian Creative Communications (TRACCS)
28 Wadi El Nile Street / Floor 1, Suite 2 / Mohandiseen, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +20.23.304.6860 / +20.23.304.6870
Fax: +20.23.303.1219
Mobile: 010 0900 2207
Email: engy.emad@traccs.net

Elaine Reed
Corporate Communications
Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa
+971 (0) 4 365 4886

John Forrest Ales
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
+ 1 703 883 5212

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