| 20 October 2004, Paris - Hilton International announced it will
open its first Hilton Worldwide Resort in France - in the historic spa
town of Evian. The unique five-star Hilton Evian Resort & Spa,
scheduled for completion early 2006, will form part of the expanding Hilton
Worldwide Resorts portfolio and enhance Hilton International’s growing
presence in France, where it currently operates eight hotels.
Hilton Evian Resort & Spa, owned by Maltese firm, Tumas Group, will
be developed and managed by Hilton International. The resort will play
an active role in contributing to the city of Evian’s reputation and Hilton
is currently working with, and will continue to work with, the local authorities
and businesses to actively promote the destination of Evian.
The
luxurious, 40million Euro, Hilton Evian Resort & Spa project is already
underway in the century-old spa location of Evian with its unique natural
setting in the heart of Haute-Svoie. The 173-room resort will command
a prime position facing Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) and neighbouring the renowned
Evian spas. Stylish rooms and suites will overlook the lake and the resort
will offer two gastronomic restaurants, meeting facilities, reception areas
and a comprehensive fitness centre with direct, private access to the Evian
spa facilities.
At the heart of the resort, and in keeping with the natural beauty and
harmony of the surrounding environment, will be the fitness centre and
a design themed on water, nature and wellness. Directly linked by
a private walkway to the Evian spa and springs, the fitness centre will
offer complementary products and will be privately managed – the operation
of which will be entrusted to a prestigious, specialized brand, and will
follow in the footsteps of the Carita and Decleor brands at the newly opened
Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris.
Guests at Hilton Evian Resort & Spa will benefit from the beauty
and energy of the surrounding environment and private walkways will provide
access to the Lake’s shore and to the boat stage for those wishing to take
the ferry from Evian to Lausanne or enjoy a pleasure cruise.
The Tumas Group also owns:
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The 5-star Deluxe Hilton Malta at Portomaso.
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The 5-star Deluxe L-Imgarr Hotel at Mgarr, Gozo.
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The 4-star New Dolmen Hotel at Qawra.
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The 4-star Topaz Hotel, at Bugibba.
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The 4-star Halland Hotel at L-Ibragg.
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The Oracle Casino - Qawra
Hilton Worldwide Resorts™ is an upscale, global resort network with a collection
of 47 resorts, located in exotic places, making up the world’s largest
global choice. Currently, 34 resorts are operated by Hilton International,
11 by Hilton Hotels Corporation and two by Conrad. The network spans
21 countries and seven regions including the Americas, Arabian Gulf, Asia-Pacific,
the Caribbean, Egypt, Europe and the Indian Ocean. New resort openings
are planned in Thailand, the Philippines, Seychelles, Fiji, France, America,
Italy, Brazil and Australia.
New resort openings planned for this year include:
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Conrad Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand, late 2004, 108 rooms
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Hilton Cebu Resort & Towers, Philippines, late 2004, 250 rooms
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Hilton Imperial Hotel Dubrovnik, Croatia, late 2004, 156 rooms
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Hilton Barbados, Caribbean, late 2004, 353 rooms
New resort openings for 2005:
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Hilton Amazon Eco-Lodge, Brazil, 196 rooms
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Hilton Denaru, Fiji, 309 rooms
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Hilton Venice, Italy, 380 rooms
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Hilton Evian Resort & Spa, France, 174 rooms
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Hilton Seychelles, 65 rooms
New resort openings for 2006:
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Hilton North Miami Beach Resort, Florida, USA, 190 rooms
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Hilton Santa Fe North Resort, New Mexico, USA
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Hilton Margaret River Vineyard Resort & Spa, Australia, 156 rooms
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Hilton Krabi Resort & Spa, Thailand, 200 rooms
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