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Hilton Worldwide Announces First Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel in the Caribbean

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic to Introduce Brand’s New Caribbean and Latin America Design

May 07, 2015 // Franchising.com // MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Inversiones Robledo, SAS - a joint venture between Proinversión and TVP Management, to introduce its Homewood Suites by Hilton brand - an upscale, all-suite, extended-stay offering, to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Scheduled to open in Q3 2017, the new build 120-room Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo represents both the brand’s first hotel in the Caribbean and first hotel designed in line with its Caribbean and Latin America prototype.

“The signing of Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo is a great milestone as it introduces a new Hilton Worldwide brand to the Caribbean and our third hotel in the Dominican Republic,” said Tom Potter, senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, Hilton Worldwide. “This agreement helps pave the way for further Homewood Suites by Hilton expansion opportunities in the Caribbean and Latin America.”

Homewood Suites’ Caribbean and Latin America design emphasizes efficiency of space, while staying true to the brand experience by creating a clear sense of place. Guests of Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo will be welcomed by an inviting open concept lobby that flows into an indoor/outdoor living room and dining terrace. The hotel will feature 120 spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, all with fully-equipped kitchens complete with microwave, full-size refrigerator, cooktop, cooking accessories and more. Rooms will offer clearly defined kitchen, living and sleeping zones, as well as ample work space. Dining options will include a full-service bar and lounge space for breakfast, lunch and dinner; pantry with a kitchen look and feel offering ready-made snacks; and suite shop convenience store offering a variety of items for purchase.

"Homewood Suites is strongly focused on creating adaptable prototypes that provide owners the flexibility they need to meet market demands. Entering the Caribbean, the brand paid specific attention to the communal spaces to deliver on our promise to create a unique sense of destination,” said Bill Duncan, global head, Homewood Suites by Hilton. “With inviting suites, warm service and a wide range of value-added amenities, the brand provides what travelers want for a comfortable, convenient stay.”

Centrally located on Winston Churchill Avenue, one of the most important avenues in the city, and across the street from Blue Mall, the 11-story Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo will offer travelers proximity to the area’s main businesses, shopping and entertainment.

Homewood Suites by Hilton provides travelers amenities and services that maximize their travel budgets including: complimentary internet, daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social Monday through Thursday. Recreational options at Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo will feature a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. The hotel will also offer more than 1,500 square feet of flexible event space.

“The signing of this agreement marks an exciting time for our development team as it introduces a new brand to the Caribbean, which will undeniably create further growth opportunities,” said Ted Middleton, senior vice president, development, Latin America, Hilton Worldwide. “Inversiones Robledo, SAS, is an ideal partner and we are grateful they have chosen Hilton Worldwide for this project.”

"We are proud to work with Hilton Worldwide on this exciting project and together bring their Homewood Suites by Hilton brand to the Dominican Republic,” said the developers, Proinversión and TVP Management, Rafael Blanco and Carlos Tejera, respectively. “We are sure that our project’s superior quality combined with Hilton Worldwide's 95 years of renowned service standards and exceptional guest experiences will deliver the perfect recipe for success.”

The hotel will participate in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. In addition, HHonors members can use Points to purchase unique experience rewards, merchandise and vacation packages, make charitable contributions and more.

Hilton Worldwide currently has two hotels open in the Dominican Republic: Hilton Santo Domingo and Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo. The company is actively pursuing additional growth opportunities in the Caribbean.

For more information about Homewood Suites by Hilton, visit www.homewoodsuites.com or news.homewoodsuites.com.

About Homewood Suites by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with more than 350 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada, is an award-winning leader that has been named “Top Upscale Extended-Stay” hotel by J.D. Power the last five years. The first choice for guests seeking comfortable accommodations when traveling for an extended or quick overnight stay, Homewood Suites offers inviting, generous suites, featuring separate living and sleeping areas, and fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators. Additional value-driven essentials include: complimentary Internet, a daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social every Monday-Thursday. With Hilton’s award-winning digital check-in with room selection tool, Hilton HHonors members can log into their accounts and choose their exact room from a digital floor plan, as well as customize their room prior to arrival with amenity requests. The service is available for 650,000+ rooms at more than 4,100 properties across 11 brands worldwide. Homewood Suites is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. For more information on the extended-stay advantage, visit www.homewoodsuites.com or news.homewoodsuites.com.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) 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 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,350 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 720,000 rooms in 94 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, 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®. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, and linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

About TVP Management and Proinversion

TVP Management and Proinversion are a Private Equity Fund focused in the Hospitality sector in the Caribbean Region with more than 25 years of experience in hotel development. www.tvpmanagement.com/.

SOURCE Hilton Worldwide

Contact:

Lauren Dunaj
Finn Partners
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hiltoncariblatam@finnpartners.com

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