Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Hilton Jaipur, the fifth under the brand, an upscale, full-service hotel in one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.
"We are excited to open our fifth Hilton brand hotel in India, extending our presence in one of our most important growth markets," Hilton Hotels & Resorts global head Rob Palleschi said in a release.
Later this year, the global hospitality group is expecting to open a hotel in Agra as well, which will offer its guests the opportunity of experiencing the Golden Triangle in India, Hilton Worldwide Vice President (Operations) Daniel Welk said.
"India is a key strategic growth market for Hilton Worldwide. Presently, we operate hotels and resorts in the country under our two full-service brands, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton, and two focused-service brands, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton," he added.
Founded in 1919, as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has more than 550 hotels across six continents.
Hilton Worldwide has 10 world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 678,000 rooms in 91 countries and territories.
