Hilton and Ionian Hotel Enterprises announced their agreement for a new hotel and private residences that will be developed in the centre of Athens.
With this deal the luxury brands of Hilton Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Residences and Waldorf Astoria Residences will have a presence in Greece and will be part of the new destination that Ionian Hotel Enterprises is developing. The emblematic building in Athens that today operates as Hilton Athens will be transformed into an innovative and multidimensional destination that will offer high quality hospitality, residences and various experiences to both Greek and foreign visitors.
Simon Vincent, Executive Vice President & President of Hilton, ΕΜΕA, said: “For over half a century, Hilton Athens has been crucial in making the city a top international destination, offering unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the world, including royalty and business executives. We are particularly proud to continue this historic legacy with the brands Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, as well as with the Conrad branded residences. Hilton’s luxury brands have been on a powerful development trajectory with new units in Sardinia, Kuwait, Tulum, Rabat, Shanghai and Los Angeles in the following year. With modern and luxurious interiors, a huge range of services on offer, and an amazing view of the Acropolis, our new presence in Athens will be a unique addition to the company’s portfolio.”
This agreement further strengthens the longstanding partnership between Hilton and Ionian Hotel Enterprises and is a milestone in the long presence of Hilton in Greece. Hilton Athens first opened its doors in 1963 as the first international hotel in the country, and since then has fundamentally contributed to making Athens a top tourist destination. Hilton Athens is an integral part of the capital’s history, as has be shown from the detailed survey carried out last year by Ionian Hotel Enterprises as part of the conversation with city institutions and authorities, that proved Hilton to be an essential element of the new destination’s identity.
