Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen City Centre appoints Paul Wood as General Manager 03/08/10

Aberdeen, Scotland, 03 August 2010 - Hilton Garden Inn has today announced that Paul Wood has been appointed as general manager of Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) Aberdeen City Centre, the first HGI in Scotland.

Paul Wood will oversee the opening and running of the newly built hotel which is due to open in next week. With over 20 years experience in the hotel industry, Paul will lead a team of 40 professionals. Previously at Hilton Craigendarroch in Ballater, Wood has worked with MacDonald, Stakis and Swallow Hotels.   

Stewart Lorimer, Hilton area general manager, North of Scotland, said, "We are delighted to appoint Paul Wood to the position of general manager for Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen City Centre. Paul has proved himself to be a fantastic addition to the Hilton team over the past two years and his leadership skills, insight into the business and passion for hospitality will contribute greatly to the hotel's success over the months and years ahead."

Wood said, "I am delighted to be involved in launching the HGI brand to the Scottish market place. The hotel is looking fantastic as we get closer to the opening and I'm sure both leisure and business travellers will be impressed with the service, facilities and standard the hotel has to offer."

Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen City Centre will be located in the heart of Aberdeen City Centre, 15 minutes from Aberdeen Airport and only minutes from the city's train and bus station. The hotel features modern conveniences suited to the savvy business traveller, along with a great location and recreational amenities to please leisure guests. It will be the second HGI to open in the UK, with the first opening in Luton North in August 2008.

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Issued by DADA on behalf of Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen City Centre

For further information, please contact:

Tracy Simpson on 0141 222 2266/ 07515 066358 or email tracy.simpson@dada.co.uk

Laura Duncan on 0141 222 2266/ 07988 152261 or email laura.duncan@dada.co.uk

Notes to editors

About Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travellers have everything they need to be most productive on the road - from complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms and PrintSpotsTM mobile printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business centre to one of the most comfortable beds you will ever experience with the Garden Sleep System®.  So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travellers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home.  Hilton Garden Inn represents one of the cornerstones of the Hilton growth strategy. For more information about Hilton Garden Inn locations throughout North America and Europe, visit www.hgi.com

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.  For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.  The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 599,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.  The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.  For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.