ASIA – DoubleTree by Hilton has increased its presence in India with the launch of its 10th property in the country.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, has 105 rooms, and is located centrally, a few miles from the picturesque Baga and Anjuna beaches. It has 278sqm of conference space that can accommodate up to 200 people.
Formerly known as Riviera De Goa, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga marks its new affiliation with refreshed guestrooms and public spaces, a new business centre, up-to-date technology and an enhanced dining experience at the new restaurant Flame which offers an extensive menu of Goan, Indian, Chinese and Italian delicacies.
Martin Rinck, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said, “The launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga is another significant step in our growth strategy in India as it represents our entry into a leisure destination in the country.
“With the opening of this hotel, Hilton Worldwide now operates 10 hotels in India. Following on from a great year of growth in 2011, when we opened six hotels, we are expanding rapidly in India and anticipate increasing our presence to 14 hotels by the end of this year.”
Rob Palleschi, Global Head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said: “With the launch of this property we are well on our way to achieving our target of increasing our network to 25 hotels in the country by 2016. We have two hotels in Delhi NCR, at Gurgaon and Mayur Vihar, and we will open an all-suite, extended-stay hotel in Bangalore in the last quarter of the year.”
There are more than 300 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels and resorts in 24 countries around the world.
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DoubleTree by Hilton increases presence in India
