DHAKA - In
recent years, Bangladesh has witnessed strong growth in the
finance, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), banking and
telecommunications sectors. Today, we've got news of Hilton
Worldwide making its entry into the country, sometime in
2015.
Hilton Worldwide has signed
a management agreement with Premier Hotels & Resorts to
manage Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh in central Dhaka, the
capital city of Bangladesh.
Scheduled to open in 2015,
the 250-room Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh is located in Gulshan
Avenue, the central business district and commercial zone
of Dhaka city and home to majority of the city's embassies,
high commissions and key multinational companies.
"We have been expanding
aggressively across Asia Pacific with a wide range of
award-winning brands, and this is a significant milestone
for us as it marks both Hilton Worldwide's and the Hilton
brand's entry into Dhaka, a key financial hub and one of
the fastest growing cities in the world. With a strong
partner like Premier Hotels & Resorts, we are confident
that Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh will compete well with the
existing international and local hotel supply," said Andrew
Clough, senior vice president, development, Middle East
& Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
Easily accessible from
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (formally known as
Zia International Airport), Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh is
located on the main Gulshan Avenue, a preferred residential
area for expatriates and diplomats due to its high
concentration of upscale residences, restaurants,
international schools and recreational facilities.
The hotel will offer one
all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, a
deli and lobby lounge as well as a bar. It will also have a
full service spa and fitness centre, a roof-top pool, a
ballroom, lifestyle meeting floor and car park
facilities.