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Signia Hilton Savannah reaches major construction milestone with topping out ceremony. Summary. Signia Hilton Savannah reaches its construction topping-out milestone and is scheduled to open in 2028 as the 444-room headquarters hotel for the Savannah Convention Center. Connected directly to the center, it will add more than 34,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 13,000-square-foot ballroom, supporting larger conventions and events in Savannah. SAVANNAH, Ga. - Signia Hilton Savannah reached a major construction milestone as the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority (SGCCA), Savannah Convention Center, Hilton, Brasfield & Gorrie, Songy Highroads, elected officials and community partners celebrated the topping out of the 444-room hotel. The property will serve as the headquarters hotel for the Savannah Convention Center, further enhancing the destination's ability to host meetings, events and conventions. Scheduled to open in 2028, the hotel will connect directly to the Savannah Convention Center, expanding the city's capacity to accommodate larger conventions, citywide meetings and events. Together, the convention center expansion and headquarters hotel position Savannah as a leading destination for more meetings and conventions while generating additional visitor spending and economic opportunity throughout the region. The topping out ceremony marked the placement of the building's highest structural beam, recognizing the progress made by the hundreds of workers helping bring the project to life. To date, more than 1,200 individual workers have contributed to the project, with more than 300 on-site daily. Construction crews have poured more than 27,000 cubic yards of concrete, installed 2,700 tons of reinforcing steel and completed 1,135 auger piles totaling more than 81,000 linear feet of deep foundations to support the nearly 200-foot-tall tower. "This milestone represents much more than the progress of a hotel," said Kelvin Moore, general manager and senior vice president, Savannah Convention Center. "It represents the continued realization of a vision for Savannah's convention and meetings future. The expansion of the Savannah Convention Center gave us the capacity to compete at a new level, and Signia Hilton Savannah represents the next critical step in that evolution by creating a more integrated convention campus and delivering an experience our customers have told us they need. Together, these investments position Savannah to compete for business that previously could not consider our destination and create new opportunities for economic impact throughout our community and region." "Topping out the Signia Hilton Savannah is a milestone we're proud to celebrate with the SGCCA," said John Fulford, vice president and division manager, Brasfield & Gorrie. "This hotel isn't just another addition to the skyline, it's a critical component that will let the Savannah Convention Center compete for the larger, longer-stay conventions, bringing more visitors, more jobs, and more business to the entire riverfront. Brasfield & Gorrie is expanding in Savannah, and projects like this one reflect our continued commitment to investing in this community for the long haul. We're honored to help deliver a project that will shape how the world experiences Savannah for decades to come." "Reaching this milestone is an exciting moment for Signia Hilton Savannah and a reflection of our confidence in the city as a premier destination for all types of travelers," said Danny Hughes, president, Americas, Hilton. "As the convention center's headquarters hotel, this property will bring together sophisticated accommodations, distinctive design, signature food and beverage experiences, wellness offerings and unparalleled meetings and events capabilities in a way that is uniquely Signia Hilton. We're proud to partner with the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority and our development partners to create a hotel that will welcome travelers from around the world and contribute to Savannah's continued growth and success." Owned by the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority and developed in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Signia Hilton Savannah will be managed by Hilton, with Songy Highroads and Matthews Southwest Hospitality serving as co-developers. The property will feature more than 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 13,000-square-foot ballroom, Club Signia, an outdoor pool and five distinct food and beverage venues. The hotel's culinary program is being developed in partnership with Savannah-based hospitality company Grey Spaces, led by acclaimed Chef Mashama Bailey and restaurateur Johno Morisano, bringing a locally inspired dining experience to the riverfront destination. The property will complement the expanded Savannah Convention Center by creating an integrated campus experience that supports larger events and enhances Savannah's appeal as a premier meetings and tourism destination. During the ceremony, project partners, elected officials and community leaders participated in a ceremonial beam signing. Project by the numbers. * 444-room Signia Hilton Savannah * Opening anticipated in 2028 * More than 300 workers on site daily * More than 1,200 individual workers contributed to the project * More than 27,000 cubic yards of concrete poured * 2,700 tons of reinforcing steel installed * 194 tons of post-tension cable installed * 1,135 auger piles totaling more than 81,000 linear feet of deep foundations * Tower height: just under 200 feet As the second Signia Hilton hotel in Georgia, Signia Hilton Savannah will join the brand's expanding portfolio of world-class city and resort properties known for distinctive design, signature food and beverage experiences, restorative wellness offerings and unparalleled meetings and events capabilities. The hotel builds on the brand's growing presence in key travel destinations, including Hollywood, Fla.; San Antonio, Texas; Atlanta, Ga.; and Amman, Jordan, and more and will join the forthcoming Signia Hilton Indianapolis.

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