Hilton Worldwide to launch second Hampton by Hilton Dubai

September 23,2019 0 Rita Ghantous

Hilton Worldwide in a management agreement with HE Abdullah Al Neyadi announced the launch of Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Barsha, the second location for the mid-market brand in Dubai, following the success of the first Hampton by Hilton located in Al Qusais. The launch will provide guests with value for money services and amenities as the demand for more affordable mid-range hotels rises in the UAE market.

HE Abdullah Al Neyadi said, “We are pleased to announce the opening of our second Hampton by Hilton Hotel, a testament of our commitment to bringing diverse offerings to the region and the UAE. The additional development will further diversify Dubai’s hospitality landscape in line with the Government of Dubai’s vision of increasing the number of affordable offerings for guests visiting the UAE closer to expo 2020.

Rudi Jagersbacher, Area President, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey said, “In line with Dubai’s vision of attracting 20 million tourists by 2020, we expect an increase in affluent middle-class tourists that look for true value in their hotel experiences without compromising on quality. This is what the Hampton by Hilton brand offers. We look forward to delighting guests with our signature experience.”

Onder Kolay, General Manager of Hampton by Hilton said, “I started my career with Hilton back in 1999 and have been with the company for almost 20 years now. My first role was front desk trainee at Hilton Mersin in Turkey. Soon after, I joined the Sales department and began diving deep into the history of Hilton while contributing significantly to the business. I was recognized for my efforts during my time with sales and was finally assigned my first GM role at Hampton by Hilton Gaziantep back in 2014. After 16 successful years I was awarded ‘Best GM of the year in EMEA in 2016’. Now as GM of Hampton by Hilton Al Barsha, I am thrilled to be part of an award-winning company and energetic team that will remind our guests why they prefer to stay with us and enjoy our signature Hamptonality experience.”

The bright and modern 153-room hotel is the Middle East’s second Hampton by Hilton to date and is located in the Al Barsha district which is popular with business and leisure travelers given its ease of access to multiple commercial areas of Dubai such as Downtown Dubai, Internet City and the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The hotel also enjoys close proximity to Sharaf DG metro station, which is only 350 meters away as well as major tourist attractions, including the Mall of the Emirates which is just one kilometer away from the hotel site.

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Rita Ghantous

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Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.