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Calgary Herald
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- Health
- Calgary Herald
Rotary convention kicks off at Stampede Park with House of Friendship grand opening
Article content Thousands of Rotarians from around the world gathered at Stampede Park on Saturday to kick off their annual convention. Article content Rotary International, a worldwide service organization, boasts more than a million volunteer members with a common goal of making change both within their communities and globally. More than 15,000 Rotary members, visiting from more than 120 countries, are expected to gather in Calgary for this year's convention, which runs June 21-25. Article content Article content Article content Article content The convention's scheduled sessions and events officially begin on Sunday, but thousands gathered for the grand opening of its House of Friendship — a gathering place for attendees throughout the conference — on Saturday morning. Hundreds of booths display Rotary's many humanitarian projects, partner organizations and fellowship opportunities for members to get involved with. Article content Article content Rotary International's core priority, the eradication of polio, was a featured exhibit at the House of Friendship. Over the last 35 years, Rotary has helped to reduce polio cases by 99.9 per cent globally. Article content Article content 'We've made tremendous progress, but we're not quite there,' said Carol Pandak, director of Rotary's PolioPlus program. Article content 'We need to continue to fundraise, raise awareness and advocate with governments, both those affected by polio and the donor governments, to make polio eradication a priority,' Pandak said. Article content This year's convention also saw the instalment of a permanent peace pole — Rotary's symbol of peace and unity — at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Calgary. Article content 'It brings people with the same values together,' she said. 'When you come to an event like this, you know that you're meeting with people who are just like you and who want to make the world better.'
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hilton announces 19 new Hilton Garden Inn signings across Greater China
Hilton is set to accelerate its expansion in Greater China with 19 new Hilton Garden Inn property signings, announced at the 2025 Hilton Garden Inn Investment Summit. These projects were signed in markets such as Xining, Weihai, Changbai Mountain, and Yiwu, and underscore the company's commitment to leading the upscale focused-service segment in Asia, particularly in key cities and high-potential cultural tourism. The expansion is part of a strategic move to triple Hilton's focused-service presence in the continent, following the recent announcement of three new properties in Southeast Asia. With more than 130 Hilton Garden Inn hotels already operating in the Asia Pacific region, the brand continues to draw investor interest through its design prototype, tailored offerings, and flexible franchising and management agreement options. Hilton Asia Pacific development senior vice-president Clarence Tan said: 'This wave of signings, including entries into key destinations, marks a milestone in Hilton's regional expansion. 'Targeting core urban centres and high-potential cultural and tourism destinations deepens our network in China as we aim to serve ever more business and leisure travellers. Hilton Garden Inn now has more than 115 trading properties in China, and we are poised to grow rapidly with another 185 in the pipeline.' In addition to the new signings, Hilton has announced the official opening of its first Hilton Garden Inn · Gen A hotels in several cities, including Sanya, Chongqing and Harbin. Introduced last year, the Gen A prototype is developed for the Chinese market specifically to meet the modern traveller's needs. The Hilton Garden Inn Chongqing Yubei Central Park features 276 guest rooms and suites and is one of the first properties to showcase the new design philosophy. The new generation of Hilton Garden Inn properties in Sanya and Harbin are also designed to reflect urban vitality. Last month, Hilton unveiled plans to introduce the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand to Tobago with the signing of Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago. "Hilton announces 19 new Hilton Garden Inn signings across Greater China" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hospitality Net
10-06-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Hilton Garden Inn · Gen A Debuts in China, Accelerates Expansion with 19 New Signings
CHONGQING, China – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the official opening of its first Hilton Garden Inn · Gen A hotels in multiple cities across China, including Chongqing, Sanya, and Harbin. Accelerating the brand's growth, the company also announced 19 new signings of the brand across Greater China, at the recent 2025 Hilton Garden Inn Investment Summit. Unveiled last year , the Hilton Garden Inn · Gen A prototype was developed specifically for China to offer refreshed design and value enhancements to meet the evolving emotional and functional needs of today's traveler, setting a new benchmark in the upscale focused service segment. The launch of Hilton Garden Inn · Gen A marks an exciting evolution of the brand in China, directly responding to the evolving needs of Chinese travelers. By creating spaces that reflect their values, style, and desire for comfort, balance, and connection, Gen A sets a new standard for guest experience in the upscale focused-service segment, while delivering sustainable value to our owners and investors. This milestone represents a bold step forward in the brand's journey in China. Jenny Milos, vice president, Brand Management, Suites & Focused Service, Asia Pacific, Hilton As one of the first such properties to open, Hilton Garden Inn Chongqing Yubei Central Park exemplifies the brand's refreshed design philosophy, business-friendly features, and lifestyle-oriented amenities. From nature-inspired designs evoking a 'city garden' ambiance, to relaxed yet efficient 4-in-1 multifunctional spaces, the hotel's 276 guest rooms and suites are well positioned to meet growing demand for sophistication and value. While showcasing urban vitality, new generationHilton Garden Inn properties have also been introduced in two popular tourist cities – Sanya and Harbin – creating efficient and comfortable living spaces. Hilton Garden Inn Sanya Haitang Bay is adjacent to the Wuxingzhou Island 5A-level wharf, Houhai Bay, Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park and Haichang Ocean Park, and is only 11 kilometers away from SDFG Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex. It allows travelers to enjoy tropical scenery while having convenient shopping. Hilton Garden Inn Harbin Haxi is located in the core area of western Harbin, 1.5 kilometers away from Haxi High-Speed Railway Station, close to Haxi Wanda Business District, and surrounded by popular attractions such as Central Street, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Harbin Grand Theater and Harbin Ice and Snow World. Signings momentum continues At the recently held 2025 Hilton Garden Inn Investment Summit, 19 new projects were signed in destinations including Xining, Weihai, Changbai Mountain, and Yiwu, accelerating expansion into key cities and high-potential cultural tourism markets. Celebrations to mark the new signings at the recent Hilton Garden Inn Investment Summit — Photo by Hilton This wave of signings, including entries into key destinations, marks a milestone in Hilton's regional expansion. Targeting core urban centers and high-potential cultural and tourism destinations deepens our network in China as we aim to serve ever more business and leisure travelers. Hilton Garden Inn now has more than 115 trading properties in China, and we are poised to grow rapidly with another 185 in the pipeline. Clarence Tan, senior vice president, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton These signings are part of Hilton Garden Inn's broader strategy to lead the upscale focused-service segment in Asia. Hilton recently announced the signing of three Hilton Garden Inn properties in South East Asia , putting the company on track to triple its focused service presence in the region in the years ahead. With more than 130 Hilton Garden Inn hotels operating in APAC and a growing footprint, the brand continues to attract investors with its efficient kit-of-parts prototype, tailored offerings, and greater flexibility with franchised and managed hotel agreement options. About Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. 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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hilton Opens Garden Inn Gen A in China as Brand Bets on Young Travelers
Hilton on Tuesday debuted its first Hilton Garden Inn Gen A hotels in China, a new regional prototype designed specifically for younger, more design-conscious travelers – Gen A stands for Generation Alpha. The openings are in multiple cities, including Chongqing, Sanya, and Harbin. At its 2025 Hilton Garden Inn Investment Summit, the company also announced 19 new signings for the brand across Greater China, adding to a growing pipeline of 185 planned properties, in addition to the 115 already operating in the region. Hilton's 2025 Trends Report revealed that 88% of Gen Alpha and Gen Z in Asia Pacific are likely to travel in the next year. Gen Alpha and Gen Z's appetite for travel is particularly pronounced in China, India and Singapore, where young travelers have gone on two to three trips on average in the past year. The company has chosen a light-asset model in China, using joint ventures and franchise deals to expand rapidly without tying up capital. 'Our business in China is large and still keeps going strong,' Kevin Jacobs, Hilton's CFO, said in the company's most recent earnings call. 'Part of that business in China… is in a joint venture format for Hampton and Hilton Garden Inn, where we share the economics… Every one of those deals is, like a lot of our franchise deals, no capital, infinite yield, and we're growing a huge presence and building a big brand name in China on the backs of those deals.' Jacobs noted that Hilton Garden Inn continues to be a strong performer in China. He explained that these deals are made at market rates with full fees and deliver higher RevPAR. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said during the call that the strategy is entering a new phase: 'Now what we're doing is franchising. We've built a team and we're franchising, particularly with Garden Inn and other brands, our own brands.' Alan Watts, Hilton's Asia-Pacific president, told Skift earlier this year: 'One in every 3 hotels under construction in China carries the Hilton flag.' And Hilton Garden Inn, in particular, has become the go-to brand for smaller Chinese cities, where full-service Hiltons might not be viable yet. Hilton has more than 840 hotels in China across 260 destinations, but the domestic travel environment is still recovering. Hilton reported that RevPAR in China dropped by 3.1% in the first quarter of 2025, mainly due to strong outbound travel during the Chinese New Year and tough comparisons to last year. That hasn't slowed the company's long-term plans. In the February earnings call Nassetta pointed out, 'Chinese are traveling like crazy. So there's a whole outbound story… So, while we still expect China to sort of be positive growth, but tepid… when you aggregate all the demand for travel coming out of China, it's super beneficial to our broader APAC business.' China may not be booming right now, but outbound Chinese travelers are fueling Hilton's growth in nearby regions like Japan, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. To strengthen its position among Chinese travelers, Hilton recently teamed up with DiDi ChuXing, the country's leading ride-hailing platform. Through the partnership, Hilton Honors and DiDi Mileage members now enjoy tier-based cross-program benefits that range from discounted rides to room upgrades and late checkouts. Ben George, Hilton's APAC commercial director, explained the idea behind the collaboration: 'We're creating a seamless journey from departure to hotel, further elevating the overall Stay experience for our members and guests.' For Hilton, this kind of lifestyle integration isn't just a perk. It's part of a broader strategy to keep travelers inside its ecosystem — from booking a car to checking in at the hotel. Last year Hilton also announced a new partnership with Starbucks China, allowing Hilton Honors and Starbucks Rewards members in mainland China to link their accounts, earn points, reciprocal membership benefits and fast-tracked elite status. Get breaking travel news and exclusive hotel, airline, and tourism research and insights at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TAMUT offering discounted tuition for Hilton Garden Inn employees
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS)—Texas A&M University-Texarkana announced a new educational partnership that offers Hilton Garden Inn employees discounted tuition on university courses. 'We are pleased to announce that the Hilton Garden Inn is A&M-Texarkana's newest community partner,' said TAMUT President Dr. Ross Alexander. 'We have had an excellent working relationship with Hilton Garden Inn for many years and are proud to help their employees attain their education goals.' Discounted tuition offered to employees of Texarkana business The partnership is active and can be applied to Summer and Fall 2025 courses. 'We're truly honored to partner with Texas A&M-Texarkana as part of our ongoing commitment to support our team and give back to our community,' said Barbara Walker, Director of Sales, Hilton Garden Inn-Texarkana Convention Center. 'At Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana, we believe that investing in our people is the heart of great hospitality. 'This partnership opens the door for our team members to grow both personally and professionally, which in turn helps us continue delivering exceptional service to every guest who walks through our doors. I'm especially excited because I've officially enrolled myself! It's a wonderful opportunity I'm proud to be part of!' According to a press release, all full-time Hilton Garden Inn employees will receive a tuition discount on all undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or micro-credential programs taught in-person, online, or through a hybrid format. The standard application fee is also waived. Growth at TAMUT creates new jobs at university New TAMUT students will also receive the First Flight Scholarship, which allows them to take their first class for free if they are enrolled in at least six credit hours, in addition to the tuition discount. To receive the discount, employees must meet TAMUT's admissions standards and maintain good academic standing. To learn more about the discount and additional academic partnerships, go to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
