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Hilton signs 600-room Conrad and Hilton hotel cluster near Bengaluru airport. 09.10.2026 Hilton and Kalyani Group will develop two 300-room hotels near Bengaluru airport, adding Conrad and Hilton properties alongside more than 72,000 sq ft of event space. Through a new agreement with Kalyani Group, Hilton is advancing its Hilton Bengaluru expansion with two hotels offering a combined 600 rooms. Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport are expected to open in 2030 near Kempegowda International Airport. The signing will add a second Conrad and a fourth Hilton-branded hotel to Bengaluru. It also extends Hilton's relationship with Kalyani Group following the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Whitefield in 2024. Each hotel will feature 300 guest rooms, dining venues, meeting and event facilities, wellness areas and other amenities. Two hotels planned at aerospace and business hub. Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport will form a cluster complex in KIADB Hi-Tech Defence and Aerospace Park. The area is developing as a centre for commercial, technology, aerospace and business activity. Meanwhile, the two hotels will sit approximately 20 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport. The complex will offer more than 72,000 sq ft of event space. Hilton expects the MICE facilities to serve demand for large conferences, corporate meetings and social events. The location and facilities are intended to attract both business and leisure travellers as Bengaluru continues to expand as a major commercial and travel market. Travelnews subscription Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said: "This landmark signing represents a significant milestone in strengthening Hilton's presence in Bengaluru and reflects our long-term confidence in the market. As we advance our ambition to exceed 400 hotels in India over the next decade, Bengaluru will remain a key focus for expansion. Together with Kalyani Group, we look forward to bringing another world-class hospitality destination to the city that will serve the evolving needs of travelers and contribute to Bengaluru's continued growth as a global business and leisure hub." Conrad and Hilton brands expand in India. Conrad Hotels & Resorts currently operates in Bengaluru and Pune, while Conrad Jaipur is under development. Conrad Bengaluru Airport will further expand the luxury brand's presence in India. Conrad focuses on contemporary luxury, design, art and experiences connected to the destination. Discover more Travel news subscription Asia Pacific travel B2B travel services Hilton Hotels & Resorts, meanwhile, currently has eight properties in India. Its locations include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur and Goa. A further 11 Hilton properties are under development across the country. The two new Bengaluru hotels will combine a luxury brand and a full-service brand within a single destination, while also adding significant meeting and event capacity. Mr. Mohan Raju, managing director, Kalyani Developers, said: "Our continued partnership with Hilton reflects the strength of its brands and the confidence we have in its long-term vision for Bengaluru. Following the success of DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Whitefield, this signing marks a natural next step in expanding our hospitality presence in the city. We are pleased to bring Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport to support the city's growing demand for high-quality hospitality offerings, while contributing to its continued evolution as one of India's most dynamic business and travel destinations." Travelnews subscription Partnership builds on existing Bengaluru presence. The agreement strengthens the existing relationship between Hilton and Kalyani Group. Their previous collaboration delivered DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Whitefield in 2024. Priyanka M Raju and Rohan M Raju, Directors, Kalyani Developers, said: "This project represents an important milestone for TravelDailyNews Media Network as TravelDailyNews Media Network look to build on its family's longstanding commitment to elevating Bengaluru's hospitality landscape and creating destinations that contribute meaningfully to the city's growth and development. Together with Hilton, TravelDailyNews Media Network look forward to bringing this vision to life by creating a distinctive hospitality offering that combines the best of a world-class full-service brand and a luxury brand under one destination. The Hilton Bengaluru expansion will therefore add 600 rooms across two brands while also increasing the city's supply of large-scale MICE space. Both Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts participate in Hilton Honors, Hilton's loyalty programme covering 28 hotel brands. Members booking through Hilton channels can access benefits including flexible Points and money payments, member discounts and standard Wi-Fi. The Hilton Honors app also provides digital check-in, room selection and Digital Key functionality. Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales. She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines. Dailytravel news

Tapestry Collection by Hilton debuts in Costa Rica with a hotel in the mountains of Heredia. The lifestyle brand arrives in the country and Central America for the first time with Hotel Montara. Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Hilton's lifestyle brand, recently debuted in Costa Rica and Central America with the arrival of Hotel Montara, a 97-room property located in the mountains of Heredia, overlooking the Central Valley. The hotel occupies a site of more than 50,000 square meters of natural gardens and has more than 12,000 square meters of facilities. Its offering combines accommodation, dining, wellness and event spaces, while the design incorporates elements related to Costa Rican culture and biodiversity. The property has 38 suites, as well as rooms with private balconies and fireplaces. The property also preserves elements from its past as a local refuge and combines them with a contemporary concept. The brand's debut in the region comes at a time when Hilton is expanding its presence in the Caribbean and Latin America. The company reported that it currently operates 315 hotels and resorts in more than 35 countries and territories in the region and has another 150 properties under development. Art has a place in the concept of Hotel Montara. The property brings together a collection created specifically for its spaces by Costa Rican artists, including Mario Maffioli, winner of the National Painting Award, and Fabio Herrera, whose work is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The culinary offering is spread across four spaces. Bosco, the main restaurant, works with seasonal Costa Rican ingredients and producers from Heredia and nearby communities. It also has an organic garden. Santoro, specializing in meats, is led by chef Regis Molina and offers grilled preparations. The offering is completed by Lobby Bar 1998 and a juice bar located next to the pool and fitness areas. Hotel Montara is located 20 kilometers from Juan Santamaría International Airport and downtown San José. From there it is possible to access different natural attractions in the country, including Braulio Carrillo National Park, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Angie Rodríguez - travel and trends journalist - @ANGS0614 [email protected] According to the criteria of Related topics Suggestions

Hilton is betting on people in an industry that can't afford to lose them. AI anxiety has reached new heights recently, with tech CEOs warning of safety risks and job losses. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told Axios that the technology could make up to half of all entry-level white-collar jobs redundant and cause a 10 to 20% spike in unemployment over the next five years. These concerns are filtering through to the workforce. Seven in 10 (69%) of U.K. workers jointly surveyed by King's College London's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Policy Institute said they were worried about the economic impact of AI on job losses. Global hospitality business Hilton is acutely aware of these concerns. The company has been gradually increasing its use of AI across back office and customer-facing roles and has introduced an AI chatbot to its website to help customers plan their trips. But it insists the technology is there to enhance - not replace - the human interactions that make a hotel stay memorable. "Nothing is a substitute for the human touch, and our team members appreciate that," says Steve Ryan, senior vice president of HR for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Hilton, adding that the company wants to remain "people-led and people-focused." He hopes this commitment will help to reduce employee anxieties around AI. "We talk openly about using technology to enable even more focus on the guest experience, so I think that helps to allay fears. Most people that work in hospitality want to support guests and create great experiences for them. The more we can use technology to help with that, the better." Hilton's people-centric culture has helped it take the No.1 position on Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to work for - Europe 2026, which is based on anonymous employee survey data and reviews of organizations' employee benefits programs. The hotel group rose above logistics company DHL, which held the top spot last year. In the U.K., 92% of Hilton's employees rated it a "great place to work", compared with an average of 54% for a typical U.K. organization, according to Great Place to Work, which partners with Fortune for its 100 Best Companies To Work For lists. Ryan suggests that Hilton's focus on purpose has been key to its rise up the rankings. Hilton's 'travel with purpose' program encourages employees to engage in community projects such as litter picking, cleaning river banks, and helping young people with CV writing. In 2025, Hilton employees spent 1.8 million hours volunteering. "People want to feel they're part of something bigger and that they're having a positive impact on the company and the wider community," Ryan says. "Our ability to demonstrate that is a real competitive advantage." While AI may pose a threat to certain roles within hospitality, the industry needs more people overall as it grows. Demand for workers in the travel and tourism sector is projected to exceed supply by more than 43 million people by 2035, according to research by the World Economic Forum. Attracting staff is therefore top of mind. Ryan is currently focused on creating greater consistency across Hilton's perks and benefits packages, which can differ between countries. One example is Hilton's care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice. This upgrade to Hilton's employee assistance program was first introduced in the U.S. but is now available for staff across Europe and the Middle East, with country-specific pages developed for 17 regions. Access to Hilton's discounted gym memberships and wellbeing apps has also been expanded to 10 new countries in the region over the past year. Elsewhere, an employee exchange program has aided skills development and knowledge-sharing across Hilton's global hotel network by allowing people to try out new roles, work at a new property, or experience a new culture. Since 2023, 1,400 Hilton staff members have participated in the scheme. One of Hilton's most popular benefits, according to Ryan, is its travel benefit, which allows employees and their friends and families to stay at Hilton's hotels for a heavily discounted rate. "You normally find that if somebody works in hospitality, they like to travel," Ryan says. "It's one of those benefits that everybody loves, and it's available to our team members across the world." An ongoing challenge is maintaining a consistent culture across all of Hilton's properties. The company has a current pipeline of 329 hotels under construction or in development. "We're opening hotels at quite a pace and, when you open a new hotel, you have to build the culture from scratch," Ryan explains. Getting that right is critical to Hilton's ability to recruit and retain its workforce, he says. "Culture is the reason so many people stay with us and develop successful careers." For the latest insights into the companies on Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For - Europe list, visit this page.