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🏨 Hilton Hotels & Resorts to open Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch in October 2024, converting the property as part of a management agreement. The historic site dates back to 1586 and will undergo a renovation of its rooms and public areas. Located in a 10-hectare park near Frankfurt's main attractions, the hotel offers 225 rooms and is a short drive from the city center, central station, and Frankfurt International Airport. Patrick Fitzgibbon, Hilton’s SVP of Development EMEA, highlighted Germany as a key strategic market with over 60 establishments operating or under development, marking the ninth Hilton hotel in Frankfurt.

🏠 Handwritten Collection, part of Accor's portfolio, launched in 2023 and has 17 hotels worldwide. It plans to add 25 new establishments with over 150 projects in discussion. The brand expands in Europe, including Cyprus' first Handwritten Collection hotel, Classic Hotel Nicosia, opening this month with 54 rooms, a rooftop spa, and a gourmet restaurant. In Albania, Adorn Tirana opens this fall with 25 rooms, including six suites, at Skanderbeg Square in the capital's center.

🏨 Primestar announced the opening of the Hampton by Hilton Vienna City West, now the largest Hampton by Hilton in continental Europe. Located in central Vienna with 355 rooms, it's designed for business and leisure travelers near Westbahnhof and Schönbrunn Palace. The Längenfeldgasse metro station provides 20-minute access to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera. Ronald Nilsson, Primestar's CCO, emphasizes the central location's perfect blend for exploration and comfort. Eva-Maria Wittmann, the hotel's director, aims to offer exceptional experiences combining comfort, convenience, and service. Hampton by Hilton Vienna City West is part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.