Hilton has confirmed enhancements and a name change to its program for luxury travel advisors. Hilton for Luxury is an invitation-only program, designed for Hilton’s top-producing luxury travel advisors in every region, who support customers in booking world-class accommodations around the globe.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the highly anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay. Close to the city centre and key attractions, the property epitomises modern luxury – offering elegant furnishings, a range of culinary options, a four-floor wellness experience and seamless, personalised service.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is set to open the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island on 15 February 2024 – signalling the debut of the brand in the Seychelles.

Hilton has secured a management agreement for the launch of Waldorf Astoria Jaipur, marking the debut of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in India. Steeped in history and culture, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is a  unique destination in India’s famed Golden Triangle, making it an ideal location to launch the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in India.

After 12 months of speculation, Hilton’s ultra-luxury hotel brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, this week confirmed its Australian entry with the management deal to operate the property at the heart of the One Circular Quay project in Sydney.

Hilton is upping its game in the luxury brand stakes in China, signing a new four hotel deal with Shimao Group Holdings to expand its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brands.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, an ultra-luxury brand within Hilton’s portfolio, has debuted its fourth hotel in Greater China; Waldorf Astoria Xiamen.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in California, USA with the upcoming debut of the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in sun-splashed Orange County.

Hilton says it expects to open seven additional hotels across its luxury portfolio in 2019. Coupled with four new openings that have already debuted, this year is on track to be the busiest year in Hilton’s 100-year history for high-end launches across Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

The hive of interest from upmarket hoteliers in the burgeoning tourist mecca of Los Cabos has lured Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria brand to enter the Mexican market. Ownership of the award-winning Resort at Pedregal will switch hands and rebrand as Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal.

Aston Martin Lagonda and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will offer a one-of-a-kind weekend glamping experience during the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, will welcome its first guests in Southeast Asia in Q3 2018 with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.