2014-04-11



Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with CAB, S.A. to operate

the new build Hilton Garden Inn Port-au-Prince Louverture Airport. Scheduled to open in 2016, this new

Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Haiti will introduce the Hilton Garden Inn brand to the Caribbean and debut

the company’s first hotel in Haiti. “We are excited the Hilton Garden Inn brand continues to grow

around the world and we are looking forward to opening in Port-au-Prince,” said Adrian Kurre, global

brand head, Hilton Garden Inn. “Value-conscious guests will enjoy their stay with an award-winning

upscale and affordable hotel experience with superior amenities at an affordable price.” Forming part

of the award-winning, mid-priced brandthat delivers high quality and value, Hilton Garden Inn Port-au-

Prince Louverture Airport will be strategically located in the airport’s industrial park area – acting as the

only internationally branded hotel at the airport. The newest hotel to the airport complex will welcome

travelers with on-site staff to arrange transportation from the airport to the property. Danny Hughes,

senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, Hilton Worldwide said, “As tourism

continues to contribute significantly to Haiti’s economic development, we are thrilled to work with

Dominique Carvonis, President of CAB, S.A. and her team, and play a part in this growth. With the

brand’s value proposition and the hotel’s strategic location, we are confident the Hilton Garden Inn

Port-au-Prince Louverture Airport will be a successful partner in the nation’s capital and commercial

hub.” Welcoming guests to Haiti’s capital city, the Hilton Garden Inn Port-au-Prince Louverture Airport

will be designed in line with the Hilton Garden Inn Latin America prototype, featuring the brand’s quality

standards while incorporating local elements to give the hotel an authentic style. The hotel will feature

152 guest rooms including eight suites, all outfitted with comfortable bedding, LCD high-definition flat-

screen television, easy-to-set alarm clock with MP3 connectivity, a spacious work desk, and a

“hospitality center” that features a mini refrigerator and coffee maker. Dining options will include a full

service restaurant and lobby lounge offering freshly prepared full, cooked-to-order breakfast, lunch

and dinner. The hotel will also feature the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® shop with a selection of delicious

readymade meals, beverages and snacks. Recreational facilities will boast an outdoor swimming pool,

and a complimentary fitness center featuring cardio and strength training equipment by Precor.

Travelers to Hilton Garden Inn Port-au-Prince Louverture Airport will also have access to comfortable

and efficient meeting space with a pre-function area, three flexible meeting rooms and one boardroom.

Signature Hilton Garden Inn brand attributes such as complimentary Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business

center complete the facilities. Dominique Carvonis, President of CAB, S.A. said, “Our joint efforts with

Hilton Worldwide will help boost the environment of this industrial zone, creating nearly 100 direct jobs

and 300 indirect employment roles. With Hilton Worldwide’s comprehensive hotel training programs, we

will develop skilled human resources thus contributing to increase the standards and quality of service

to our guests, and ultimately enhance the prestige of our beloved Haiti.” The hotel will participate in

Hilton HHonors®, the only guest rewards program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® for the

same stay and redeem points for free nights with No Blackout Dates at more than 4,000 hotels

worldwide. Hilton Worldwide currently has a portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts open and welcoming

travelers in the Caribbean. For more information about this hotel and upcoming openings of the

award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand, please visit hiltongardeninn.com or news.hgi.com.

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