Tilo Joos Named GM, Hilton Buenos Aires
FEBRUARY 28, 2008. Tilo Joos has been appointed general manager of the Hilton Buenos Aires in Argentina. Tilo most recently served as regional director of sales and marketing, Caribbean and Central America for Hilton Hotels Corporation.
A 10-year Hilton veteran, Tilo began his career with Hilton at the company's regional office in Caracas, Venezuela. Since then, Tilo has held several management positions throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, including a term as general manager of the Hilton Colon Quito in Ecuador. Prior to joining Hilton, Tilo spent several years in the airline industry, where he served as general manager for Lufthansa in Venezuela, Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles. He holds a masters degree from the Universit'e du Qu'ebec `a Montr'eal in Canada.
Located in Puerto Madero, the most recently renovated neighborhood in Buenos Aires, the contemporary Hilton Buenos Aires is just 25 minutes from the international airport. The hotel welcomes guests to a glass atrium lobby and features 417 guestrooms, including Executive Floor rooms and suites. Dining options include El Faro signature restaurant and the Mosto Wine Bar, where guests can tempt their palates with an array of international culinary delights and world-renowned wines. The hotel also boasts the Hilton Health Club and Spa with over 7,500 sq. ft. of workout space, plus an outdoor swimming pool and sun deck. A special relaxation area offers drinks and soothing teas while steam baths, a dry sauna and whirlpools offer a way to rejuvenate after a good workout. For the business minded, Hilton Buenos Aires offers over 6,600 sq. meters of meeting space, including the largest ballroom in the city. Previously a forgotten port, Puerto Madero is now bustling with restaurants, renovated lofts, offices, high-rise residences, and luxury hotels. Tourists can enjoy Puerto Madero's ecological reserve, walks along the Rio de la Plata riverbank, and a floating casino. The city also offers an array of museums, historical buildings, theaters, shopping centers, delectable dining options, and a tantalizing nightlife. Hilton Buenos Aires is within walking distance to the city center.
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