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| DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Surin Beach |
PHUKET, Thailand – Nov. 19, 2012 – Hilton Worldwide today
announced the opening of its first DoubleTree by Hilton property in Phuket,
Thailand. The 250-room DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Surin Beach is
located on the west coast of the island on Surin Beach, which is approximately
24 kilometers from Phuket International Airport.
“Hilton Worldwide
has been in Thailand since 1983 and we currently operate six hotels in key
destinations including Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Phuket,” said Martin
Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
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| Martin Rinck |
“Thailand is a key focus market for us due to its enormous
potential for growth and as we continue to expand our footprint here, the
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Surin Beach marks the entry of one of our fastest
growing brands, DoubleTree by Hilton, into Thailand,”
Formerly the
Courtyard by Marriott, the rebranded, four-story DoubleTree Resort by Hilton,
Phuket – Surin Beach sits strategically between Phuket International Airport
and Patong, the island’s popular tourist center.
The resort offers
over 80 suites and has three food and beverage outlets which include Asia
Alive, an all-day dining restaurant, The Boardwalk, a pool bar serving snacks,
and a food and beverage retail outlet, The Food Store. There will also be four
meetings rooms as well as a business center, fitness club, outdoor lagoon-style
pools, water slides and a kids club.
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| Rob Palleschi |
Rob Palleschi,
global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton is very pleased
to welcome our first property in Thailand to our exciting portfolio of more
than 310 properties globally.
"With the opening of the DoubleTree Resort by
Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach, both domestic and international guests coming to
this popular resort destination will be introduced to the quality accommodation
and personalized, welcoming level of service and hospitality that is synonymous
with the brand.”
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| Phuket Surin Beach, Thailand |
The DoubleTree
Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach will have all the qualities currently
found at the brand’s more than 310 DoubleTree by Hilton locations in 23
countries around the world, including the warm welcome of the brand’s legendary
chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in; an array of upscale
amenities and guest services; the rewards of the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty
program; and a unique and caring team commitment to giving back to the local
community.
Phuket is one of Asia’s leading leisure destinations and is
famous for its white sandy beaches, pristine waters, inland mountains and
renowned Thai hospitality.
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| Patong Beach, Thailand |
The island has been a well established destination
for over 30 years and continues to grow at a strong rate. Surin is situated on
the west coast of Phuket and is one of the most sought-after destinations in
Phuket due to its fine white sandy beaches and turquoise water.
Surin Beach is
popular with both tourists and Thais for its large selection of beach
restaurants ranging from the popular Catch Beach Club to local beachside
restaurants.
Hilton Worldwide
currently manages six properties in Thailand including Conrad Bangkok,
Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Hilton Pattaya, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and
Spa, Hilton Hua Hin Resort and Spa and Conrad Koh Samui, and will open Hilton
Sukhumvit Bangkok and DoubleTree by Hilton, Sukhumvit Bangkok in 2013.
For more information on DoubleTree by Hilton, please contact
your local travel professional or visit the brand’s website at www.doubletree.com.
Contacts:
Audrey Wong
Hilton Worldwide
+65 6833 9763
Maggie Giddens
DoubleTree by Hilton
+1 703 883 5346
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