Hilton Worldwide to open 3rd property in Kurdistan, Iraq

[Aslan]

Hilton Worldwide recently announced its expansion in Iraq's semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan into the city of Sulaymaniyah following the signing of a management agreement with Kurdonia Company for Tourism and Hospitality Ltd, owned fully by Hiwa Rauf Company. The 223-room DoubleTree by Hilton Sulaymaniyah is expected to open in early 2015, according to a report by AME Info.com.

The hotel will be the third Hilton Worldwide pipeline property in Kurdistan, Iraq and the first for Kurdistan's second largest city of Sulaymaniyah.

DoubleTree by Hilton Sulaymaniyah will be ideally located on the main city thoroughfare and within the new central business district surrounded by upscale residential, commercial and government offices.

Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa, said, "Hilton Worldwide's innovative spirit is very much alive and well as we continue to expand our presence and explore exciting new markets. The Iraq Kurdistan region is attracting increasing numbers of international travellers which is fuelling demand for quality hotel accommodation, particularly in gateway cities like Sulaymaniyah. Today's signing of such a well located property will help us to meet that growing demand with dedicated first-class facilities and service."

Corporate guests enjoy two spacious boardrooms, five meeting rooms and a business centre as well as a large multi-purpose ballroom. Hotel amenities will also feature a health club, an indoor and outdoor pool, a children's club and a multi-sensory spa facility. Dining options will offer restaurants, including one specialty and all-day dining, a lobby lounge and a destination bar.