{"id":1222,"date":"2021-11-15T06:43:09","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T06:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2021-11-15T07:40:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T07:40:44","slug":"doubletree-by-hilton-expands-footprint-in-emerging-south-east-asian-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/articles\/1222","title":{"rendered":"DoubleTree by Hilton Expands Footprint in Emerging South East Asian Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SINGAPORE –\u00a0DoubleTree by Hilton<\/a>, one of the fastest-growing brands under\u00a0Hilton<\/a>\u2019s (NYSE: HLT) portfolio, continues to bring its distinct brand of upscale comfort to guests, catering to South East Asia\u2019s pent-up domestic travel demand and the return of intra-regional travel as borders begin to open and dedicated travel lanes emerge. Signaling the brand\u2019s robust growth momentum, Hilton is slated to open 15 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in South East Asia over the coming years across key and emerging destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFollowing the reopening of domestic and international borders, the surge in travel demand we\u2019ve observed across international markets after an extended period of disconnect shows that travelers are eager to hit the road, reconnect and seek out new experiences once more,\u201d said Paul Hutton, area vice president, head of South East Asia, Hilton<\/strong>. \u201cMore than ever, regardless of the reason for travel, consumers expect comfort, service and safety in the hotels they choose. DoubleTree by Hilton is poised to not only meet, but exceed, travelers\u2019 evolving needs and expectations as it continues expanding to new locales in Malaysia, Indonesia, and other well-loved and upcoming destinations in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past year, Hilton has launched brand-defining hotels and resorts under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand across the region, with notable debuts in new destinations, such as DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resor<\/a>t in Sri Lanka and DoubleTree by Hilton Surabaya<\/a>, which marked Hilton\u2019s entry into Indonesia\u2019s second-largest city. Most recently, DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside<\/a> opened its doors in Malaysia as the latest urban resort strategically located close to Kuala Lumpur, which is also one of the region\u2019s key gateway cities. The 291-room hotel is Hilton\u2019s first in Putrajaya, Malaysia\u2019s administrative capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the coming years, the award-winning brand will mark its entrance into emerging destinations across South East Asia \u2013 catering to leisure and business travelers alike \u2013 supported by the region\u2019s robust tourism potential in the long term. Upcoming hotels travelers can keep an eye out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n