Hilton To Mark 100 Years Centennial Celebrations By Planting 100 Trees In Nairobi’s Central Park
Nairobi, Kenya 14th May 2019 – Hilton shall mark 100 years of global operations on the 31st of May 2019. Founded by Conrad Hilton in Cisco Texas a century ago in 1919, Hilton has evolved to become an iconic, global brand with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,700 properties with more than 923,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories.
Hilton began operations in Nairobi on December 17th, 1969, operating a chain of hotels that included the famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge and the Taita Hills Lodge. Hilton Nairobi – its flagship hotel in the country has been an icon in the city center for many decades and the brands portfolio has since grown to include the Double Tree by Hilton Hurlingham and the Hilton Garden Inn JKIA. Hilton shall commemorate its special centennial anniversary in Nairobi by working to improve the city’s central park and it shall begin by planting 100 trees to rehabilitate the park.
The tree planting ceremony shall be held on the 29th of May 2019 at the central park Nairobi from 9am.
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The award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand provides business and leisure guests upscale, affordable accommodations and unexpected amenities for an experience that is ‘Simply on Another Level.’ The Hilton Garden Inn Promise affirms the brand’s goal to make each guest’s stay better and brighter.= Guaranteed. Team Members at more than 820 hotels in 42 countries around the world ensure today’s busy travelers have a bright and satisfying experience, starting with the first hello. As a recognized F&B leader, Hilton Garden Inn serves locally-sourced food and beverage at its full-service restaurants and bars, featuring cooked-to-order breakfast, handcrafted cocktails, and on-trend small plates. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits.
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