Hilton Launches New Brand, Signia Hilton, Focused on Meetings and Events
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the launch of Signia Hilton, its dynamic, new meetings-and-events-focused brand. The portfolio of hotels is setting out to transform the industry for meeting professionals and sophisticated business travelers by infusing state-of-the-art technology and design into every aspect of the guest experience.
The brand further reinforces Hilton's commitment to innovation that meets the evolving needs of today's travelers and will bring premium experiences to top urban and resort destinations around the world.
"In our 100th year of hospitality, we are more focused than ever on providing exceptional experiences to all of our guests - and that includes evolving those experiences to meet their changing needs," said Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton. "We are proud to launch Signia Hilton, which exemplifies our innovative spirit and will raise the bar on what it means to deliver truly customer-inspired hospitality."
With a minimum of 500 guest rooms and 75 square feet per key of flexible meetings and events space, each Signia Hilton will offer business and leisure travelers elevated experiences from arrival to departure with the following elements:
"Signia Hilton grew from feedback from top meeting professionals, owners, developers and guests," said David Marr, senior vice president and global head, Full Service Brands, Hilton. "After countless hours of collaboration, together, we created Signia Hilton, a brand that will resonate with travelers, 'wow' meeting professionals and set a new, elevated standard for the meetings and events industry."
Signia Hilton will be a global brand with a carefully curated portfolio of hotels in top urban and resort locales and will include Signia Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Signia Hilton Atlanta and Signia Hilton Indianapolis.
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