Hilton Worldwide on Track to Open New Hilton Lima Miraflores by Year End
May 24, 2012Hilton Worldwide has announced that it has signed a management agreement with J.G.J. Proyectistas S.A.C. for the 207-room new-build Hilton Lima Miraflores. The project, originally planned as a franchise agreement and now to be managed by Hilton Worldwide, is on track to debut by the end of 2012 as the company’s first managed property in Peru and the brand’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in the country. The full-service Hilton Lima Miraflores is expected to bring 170 employment opportunities to the city’s residents and support the demand for upscale accommodation in the flourishing destination.
Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton Worldwide, joined the company’s regional team in Lima, Peru to officially announce the deal.
“Hilton Worldwide is experiencing a period of remarkable global growth – with the highest growth rate of any major lodging company, the largest pipeline in the industry, and the largest Latin America expansion in our history,” said Nassetta. “Peru, with its stable economy and continued growth, is a prime market for international travel, and we are delighted to be working with J.G.J. Proyectistas on bringing this exceptional property to one of Latin America’s most important cities.”
