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Hilton Hotels Signs Agreement to Manage Second Hotel in Jordan.


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CAIRO, Egypt -- The international arm of Hilton Hotels Corporation Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) is one of the leading global hospitality companies. As of April 2007 there are 2,645 hotels and 485,000 rooms employing 105,000 people in more than 80 countries.  (NYSE NYSE

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) has signed an agreement with Aqaba Gate for Hotels and Tourism Projects LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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 to manage the Hilton Aqaba. The hotel will be part of a landmark development in the city of Aqaba, Jordan.

Due to open in the first half of 2010, the Hilton Aqaba will become the second property managed by Hilton in Jordan, and is a highly anticipated addition to the leading hotel brand's portfolio of 33 established properties in the Middle East.

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 held on 12 February 2007 was attended by Chief Commissioner of Aqaba Special Economic Zone, His Excellency HIS EXCELLENCY. A title given by the constitution of Massachusetts to the governor of that commonwealth. Const. part 2, c. 2, s. 1, art. 1. This title is customarily given to the governors of the other states, whether it be the official designation in their constitutions and laws or not.  Engineer Nader Al-Dahabi; President of Aqaba Gate for Hotels and Tourism, Ziad Abujaber; ASEZA ASEZA Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority  Chief Commissioner, Nader Dahabi; and Vice President Operations, Hilton Hotels
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 - Egypt, Jordan & Lebanon, Simon Hasdell.

Koos Klein, President, Hilton Hotels Middle East and Asia Pacific, commented on the new development milestone, "We are thrilled to have signed our second property in Jordan - a key development market for us in our global pipeline. The addition of a second property will strengthen Hilton's market position in the Middle East. Hilton Aqaba will offer guests a one-of-a-kind stay in an exceptional resort destination, where all their needs will be met whether it's business or leisure."

The hotel, located in the Tala Bay Resort complex on the Southern beach of the City of Aqaba, will comprise 346 guest rooms, restaurants, bars and multi-purpose function, meeting and conference rooms, in addition to the various recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, health club and gym.

The Tala Bay Resort complex features several tourist attractions, including the Red Sea Beach, stretching over two kilometers, a 30,000-square-meter yacht harbor and a variety of accommodation facilities, hotels and recreational activities, including a golf court, beach club, water garden, other support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services  and shops.

"The Hilton Aqaba project is our first project with Hilton," said Ziad Abujaber, President of Aqaba Gate for Hotels and Tourism. "We are delighted to join hands with Hilton for this development, which we foresee will be a tremendous success, and look forward to a fruitful and longstanding relationship."

The property will complement Jordan's existing Hilton property under construction, the 590-room Hilton Amman - Jordan Gate (due to open 2009), located on a hill west of central Amman, and will occupy the highest point in the city, making it a new landmark, visible from most parts of the capital.

About Hilton Hotels

With more than 500 hotels on six continents, Hilton Hotels continues to be an innovative leader in the full-service hospitality segment and the most recognized name in the industry. Hilton celebrates the accomplishment, enlightenment, renewal and celebration that travel enables. This commitment to personal guest achievement infuses all decisions about products, programs and amenities, and is underscored by the belief that travel can and should be transformative. Each unique Hilton Hotel was designed to reflect the sense of place of its location; each team member chosen to reflect the local culture and community. For more information, please visit www.hilton.com.

About Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,900 hotels and 500,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 105,000 team members worldwide.

The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton[R], Conrad[R], Doubletree[R], Embassy Suites Hotels Embassy Suites Hotels is a chain of hotels, which specializes in suite-style rooms that is owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation.

Embassy Suites is an upscale chain of all-suite hotels. All guest rooms of this chain feature a separate living area as well as a sleeping area.
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 and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection[R].

The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable[R]. The philosophy is shared by all 10 brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.

For more information about our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com, and to learn more about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com.

To download Hilton images please visit www.vismedia-online.com

The Hilton Reservations and Customer Care telephone numbers in the Middle East are as follows:
UAE      <                   <  - 8000   <
Qatar

- 800 97103
KSA      <                   <  - 800    <
Egypt

- 19009
Bahrain  <                   <  - 8000   <
Jordan

- 00 202 5805927
Kuwait   <                   <  - 371    <
Lebanon

- 00 202 5805928
Oman     <                   <  - 800    <
Syria

- 00 202 5805926
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