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Press Release: Hilton Garden Inn
October 30, 2002
MEXICO CITY -- Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchising subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation, and Grupo Hotelero Azteca,
S.A. de C. V. have signed an agreement for the construction and operation of five new Hilton Garden Inn hotels
in Mexico. The new franchise hotels will join the three existing Hilton Garden Inn properties in Mexico located
in the cities of Monterrey, Ciudad Juarez and Nuevo Laredo.
"The Mexican market represents one of the most important business opportunities for Hilton in Latin America,"
said Nelson Diaz, vice president franchise development, Mexico & Latin America - Hilton Hotels Corporation.
"Mexico's industrial and enterprise activities and its geographic location makes the country an ideal place
for new industrial developments and hotel expansion."
The signed agreement outlines the construction of five Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the cities of San Luis Potosi,
Leon, Queretaro, Mexico City and Puebla, which will add 900 new guestrooms to the hotel chain. Construction of
the first hotel will begin next year in San Luis Potosi with an opening scheduled in 2004.
According to Jorge Abud, chairman of Grupo Hotelero Azteca, "This joint venture will significantly contribute
to place Hoteles Azteca as one of the main forces of the hospitality industry in our country and show the confidence
that private enterprises have in the stability of the Mexican economy."
The Hilton Garden Inn brand has a portfolio of more than 150+ hotels located throughout Mexico, the United States
and Canada and is positioned as the mid-priced brand of Hilton Hotels Corporation targeted to today's growing segment
of value-conscious business and leisure travelers who are looking for a home-like atmosphere. Hilton Garden Inn
hotels feature a signature glass-walled pavilion; a Pavilion Pantry® with a selection of refrigerated, frozen
and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; a restaurant; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace;
a fitness center; swimming pool and whirlpool; and an on-site guest laundry facility.
Hilton Garden Inn hotels are targeted towards today's business and leisure travelers offering business-oriented
features in guestrooms that include: complimentary high speed Internet access; a spacious work desk with a pull-out
shelf for a lap top computer; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two
telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.
Guestroom accommodations and features include a "hospitality center" that includes a microwave, coffee-maker
and a small refrigerator; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board.
In-room entertainment and information services include video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton
guest services.
Hilton Garden Inn recently received the distinguished "Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Price Hotel Chains
with Full Service" award in the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM).
The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels that include 12 properties in Mexico, including
Hilton, Doubletree, Hampton, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hilton Garden Inn.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The Beverly Hills,
Calif., based company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,000 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership
properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including
Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton
Grand Vacations Company and Homewood Suites by Hilton.
For more information on Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Mexico and Hilton Hotels Corporation, or to make reservations,
visit the Web site at www.hiltonworldwide.com or call to (0155) 5255 9061 in Mexico City and toll free from the
Mexican Republic at 01 800 003 1400. For group requests, call to 5255 1490 or fax to 5250 7040.
Note: Photo available
The following service marks are owned by Hilton Hospitality, Inc.: Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites
Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company®
and Homewood Suites® by Hilton. Conrad® is owned by Conrad Hospitality, LLC.
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Contact:
Hilton Brand Communications, Beverly Hills, Calif.
Jeanne Datz/Agnes Sibal, 310/205-4545
jeanne_datz@hilton.com
agnes_sibal@hilton.com
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
or
CB Comunicacion
Marcela Tobias/Miguel Angel Perez, 011-5255-5525-5454
marcela.tobias@cb.com.mx
miguel.perez@cb.com.mx
Source: Hilton Garden Inn