LAS VEGAS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Aug. June 2021–
After revolutionizing the Las Vegas hospitality experience decades ago, Hilton is building on its storied legacy in time for its return to travel by nearly doubling its presence in the coveted global destination in the past three years.
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By the end of 2021, the company is expected to have more than 30 hotels and over 11,000 rooms from 12 brands on the market. After Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the opening ceremony of CurioCollection by Hilton in June, and just weeks before the expected event, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts make debut in the integrated Resorts World Las Vegas complex Hilton is making an epic return to this premier destination, bringing new premium and luxury brands to the Strip.
“Hilton helped create the Las Vegas we know today – the entertainment capital of the world grew as we invested in unparalleled hotels, restaurants, entertainment and design,” said Chris Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton. “Now we are raising the bar again and offering brands for every travel style with a renewed focus on premium and luxury hotels. Las Vegas was a particular ray of hope in our global growth strategy and we are excited to open thousands of rooms there as soon as people travel again. “
Hilton is committed to continuing its market expansion with a pipeline of seven hotels and nearly 4,000 rooms across five brands, aiming to increase its presence by more than 50% by 2023. This expands the company’s development pipeline from more than 2,570 hotels in the area around the world * and opens 105 new hotels with a total of more than 16,500 rooms in the first quarter, achieving strong net unit growth of 5.8%.
Hilton has an eventful history in Las Vegas with the former Las Vegas Hilton, once the largest hotel in the world and one of the most famous hotels in the city. The hotel made Hilton the first company listed on the New York Stock Exchange to enter the domestic gaming business in 1970 and the first hospitality company to have a “residence” for top stars by hosting well-known entertainers such as Elvis Presley for extended periods of time. With these industry firsts, Hilton helped establish Las Vegas as the premier leisure and business travel destination that has remained to this day.
According to a recent poll by Hilton, nearly a quarter of Americans polled placed Las Vegas at the top of their must-see travel destinations. Hilton is making these travel wishlists come true for guests including more than 115 million Hilton Honors members worldwide as it grows its presence in the marketplace. With a variety of hotel accommodations, offerings and unique amenities coupled with unmistakable Hilton hospitality, the company’s growing Las Vegas hotels serve every traveler for every occasion, supported by an award-winning guest loyalty program.
What’s new in Las Vegas:
Through a unique partnership, the newly designed and redesigned Virgin HotelsLas Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a relaxed, whimsical design and more than 1,500 rooms and suites that offer a very personal vacation like at home. The resort oasis also features an exclusive spa, 5-acre pool complex with VIP-style cabanas and daybeds, plus a beach club, lively live entertainment venues, a state-of-the-art casino, and 110,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Guests can also indulge in a world-class portfolio of 12 restaurants and bars, including Mediterranean dishes at Chef Todd English’s Olives, Japanese cuisine at Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s Nobu, and handmade cocktails at The Shag Room.
In addition, Resorts WorldLas Vegas opens on June 24th through a historic partnership between Hilton and Genting Group, marking the largest multi-brand deal in Hilton history. The $ 4.3 billion development integrates the world’s largest Conrad Hotels & Resorts property, one of the first LXR Hotels & Resorts locations in the United States, and a Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel, each with its own entrance, lobby and different accommodations. In addition, Resorts World Las Vegas is the largest Hilton hotel in the world with 3,500 guest rooms and suites. With the opening, Conrad and LXR will be on the market alongside Waldorf Astoria to make Las Vegas the only US destination to house all three of Hilton’s luxury brands. The first resort project from scratch on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade, the hotel is conveniently located near the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Guests staying at one of the three hotels can enjoy world-class amenities on the Resorts World Las Vegas campus, including more than 40 dining options, seven unique pool experiences, a sprawling next-generation casino floor, over 250,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a theater with 5,000 seats, featuring performances by Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.
Other updates and recent additions to Hilton’s Las Vegas portfolio include:
- Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas – Hilton’s first and most iconic luxury brand brought a new spirit to the Strip in 2018 and continues to offer graceful service amid an oasis of modern luxury and intrigue. The hotel’s award-winning spa, the inviting pool terrace on the eighth floor and gourmet dining experiences, including high tea in the stylish Tea Lounge or craft cocktails with a wonderful view of the Strip in the Skybar, offer unexpected moments for all visitors. An upcoming redesign of the hotel’s guest rooms, meeting rooms and lobby features a sleek, contemporary design with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame spectacular views of Las Vegas Boulevard and the surrounding desert landscape.
- Hampton by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South – Opened in December 2020 on the south end of the Strip, this hotel offers easy access to the city for travelers looking for affordable, high-quality accommodation. The colorful hotel offers friendly service, an outdoor pool, fitness center and lounge area, as well as spacious rooms, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
Hilton’s new and upcoming hotels will make it easier than ever for Hilton Honors members to earn and redeem points during their next trip to Las Vegas. Members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive exclusive benefits, discounts and rewards, access to industry-leading contactless technology through the Hilton Honors app, and hundreds of ways to earn and redeem points for free nights, premium merchandise, and charitable donations Purposes and unique experiences.
Please visit https://newsroom.hilton.com/las-vegas for more information.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands with more than 6,500 hotels and more than 1 million rooms in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision of filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, a top spot on the World’s Best Workplaces 2020 list achieved and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, HiltonCleanStay was launched, offering hotels around the world an industry-leading standard for cleanliness and disinfection. The award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program enables the 115 million plus members who book directly with Hilton to earn points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors mobile app, guests can book their stay, choose their room, check in, unlock their door with the digital key and check out – all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
* Figures as of March 31, 2021.
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