Global hospitality company Hilton said it signed agreements for two new hotels in the Philippines, marking the debut of its Hilton Garden Inn brand in the country and expanding its portfolio to five properties from three.
The Hilton Garden Inn Manila Quezon City and Hilton Garden Inn Cebu Mactan reflect the company’s ambition to expand its focused service presence in Southeast Asia, Hilton said in a statement.
The two new hotels follow recent signings in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia, as the brand increases its presence in the region amid growing demand for affordable, upscale accommodations.
Hilton said it aims to more than triple its focused service footprint in Southeast Asia in the coming years, increasing the number of Hilton Garden Inn properties and other mid-market branded hotels from 12 to 40.
“Hilton Garden Inn is one of our fastest-growing brands in South East Asia,” said Maria Ariizumi, vice president for development in South East Asia at Hilton.
“The Philippines is a strong focus for Hilton, as we see the massive long term tourism potential for the country,” she said.
The 210-room Hilton Garden Inn Manila Quezon City will feature an all-day dining restaurant, meeting spaces, an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The 151-room Hilton Garden Inn Cebu Mactan will be situated on Mactan Island, near the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. It will offer an all-day dining restaurant and bar, event spaces, a fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Both hotels will be part of Hilton Honors, the company’s guest loyalty program.