Hilton Hotels and Azul Management Bonaire, Inc. Break Ground on the Hilton Bonaire...

Hilton Hotels and Azul Management Bonaire, Inc. Break Ground on the Hilton Bonaire Resort and Spa

Upscale Resort in the Netherlands Antilles to Open in 2010
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the groundbreaking on
the Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa, a new and upscale property being
developed in collaboration with Azul Management Bonaire, Inc. Hilton
has entered into a franchise license agreement with Azul to develop
what will be one of the island's premier hotels. Construction on the
144-room resort will begin summer 2008, and the resort is expected to
open in July of 2010.

The Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa will feature 132 elegant guest
rooms and 12 luxuriously appointed suites, offering guests luxury
amenities including the rooftop Azul Fitness Center & Spa, a
world-class dive facility, two restaurants and a variety of shops.

"The Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa will represent a unique offering
for guests looking to relax and experience the calm of the Caribbean
and some of the world's best diving," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice
president of brand management - Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "We look
forward to partnering with Azul Management Bonaire on this exciting
project and to adding yet another unique guest opportunity to our
portfolio."

Bonaire, a quaint Dutch protectorate in the warm waters of the
Caribbean, is recognized for its focus on environmental preservation,
particularly of the island's marine environment which makes it an
ideal destination for scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing.

"We are very proud that we were able to attract the prestigious
Hilton Hotels to Bonaire," said Ramoncito Booi, senior advisor to the
Government of Bonaire, and the island's former tourism commissioner.
"Hilton's mission of warm hospitality perfectly describes the way we
view tourism in Bonaire. This world-class brand will significantly
enhance our tourism offerings to high-end travelers, while offering
the island much increased international exposure as a very special
place to vacation."

The property will be built on a canal system on the southern edge
of Kralendijk, Bonaire's capital, just north of the island's Flamingo
Airport. The navigable canals provide easy dockside access to dive
boats and private vessels.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

With more than 500 hotels and resorts on six continents, Hilton
continues to be an innovative leader in the full-service hospitality
segment and the most recognized global name in the industry. Hilton's
belief that Travel Should Take You Places(R) celebrates a commitment
to the guest experience and to the idea that travel can and should be
transformative. Hilton's variety of services, amenities and programs
are designed to give guests more choice and control over their stays
so they can be at their best, 24/7 whether they travel for business or
leisure. Each unique Hilton hotel and resort 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 visit
www.hilton.com available in English, Spanish and French.

About the Hilton Family of Hotels in Caribbean

Hilton Hotels Corporation currently owns, manages, or franchises
13 hotels in the Caribbean, including nine Hilton full-service hotels
in Barbados; Curacao; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Kingston,
Jamaica; Ponce and San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nassau, The Bahamas; and
Trinidad and Tobago, as well as three focused-service Embassy Suites
hotels in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic; Dorado and Isla Verde,
Puerto Rico, and one Hampton Inn & Suites in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Denise Blaya, +1-310-205-7857
denise.blaya@hilton.com
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
or
Azul Management Bonaire
Frank Hoevertsz, +297-583-7737
frank@azulbonaire.com

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