SINGAPORE- Hilton Worldwide has announced the
signing of a management agreement with Palm Grove Beach Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a part of
the K. Raheja Constructions
Group, to open Conrad Pune, the
first Conrad Hotels &
Resorts branded hotel in India.
The launch of Conrad Pune in
Maharashtra next year will mark the global luxury brand's
entry into the country. Conrad Hotels & Resorts, part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio
of brands, has established a reputation for
offering today's contemporary
and sophisticated travellers a world of style
and intuitive service.
"Conrad Hotels & Resorts has a
global portfolio of 23 properties in key gateway cities and
resort destinations that offer luxury experiences by
offering guests intuitive service, a world of style and
infinite connections," saidJohn
T. A. Vanderslice, global head, luxury and lifestyle
brands, Hilton Worldwide. "Pune is a key gateway
destination and we are delighted to establish our brand's
presence in India, one of the key strategic growth markets
for Hilton Worldwide, starting with this wonderful
city."
Staying true to the brand's essence
of providing a world of style, while connecting guests with
the local experiences surrounding them, Conrad Pune will be
an iconic structure towering over Mangaldas Road,
strategically located within the central business district
of Pune. It will be minutes from the commercial and
entertainment hubs in Kalyani
Nagar, prime government institutions in Yerwada and premier
residential neighbourhoods of Koregaon Park and Bund
Garden. Kharadi and Ganeshkind
Road will be within eight kilometres of the hotel and the
Pune International Airport six
kilometres away.
"The signing of this agreement reiterates our commitment
to developing Hilton Worldwide's portfolio of brands in
India. At present, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and
DoubleTree by Hilton, as well as Hilton Garden Inn and
Hampton by Hilton have a presence in India," said Martin
Rinck, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide. "In
launching the first Conrad hotel in India, we are delighted
to have as our partner the K. Raheja Constructions Group
who understands and shares our vision of the brand essence
in delivering the Luxury of Being Yourself.