Hilton Opens its First Worldwide Resort in South Korea

Oct 31, 06 | 8:57 am

The Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort opened its doors on 24 October 2006. It is the first resort in South Korea to incorporate a seaside golf course verlooking the Straits of Korea. The property is a 170 all-suite and villa estate, featuring a panoramic coastal view and stunning contemporary design. 

Koos Klein, Area President Hilton International Middle East and Asia Pacific commented, "The opening of the Hilton Namhae Golf Resort and Spa is another milestone in our expansion plans for Hilton in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. In South Korea, this addition is the fourth Hilton hotel and our first Worldwide Resort in the country. Hilton Namhae is well-positioned to tap the growing popularity of golf and travel in Korea".  

Highlights of the five-star property include the seafront 18-hole golf course with an all-year round playability. The focal point of the resort activities is its ultra modern clubhouse, designed to resemble an unfolding prism, which houses restaurants, bars and a large spa with a panoramic ocean view. Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort has a private marina featuring a yacht service and water sports activities.   

In addition to leisure seekers, the resort is designed to cater to all the needs of business travelers and includes a state-of-the-art business centre and seven meeting rooms catering to up to 200 delegates. Namhae is less than an hour's drive from the major domestic airports of Jinju and Yeosu which makes it an ideal, accessible location for business conferences, meetings and incentive programmes. 

General Manager of the Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort, Nils-Arne Schroeder said, "We have developed a world-class resort for golf enthusiasts and their families, with every one of the 18 holes offering sea views. An equally exciting resort will match the golf course. Hilton is delighted to open such fantastic hotel on the Korean peninsula, which will attract guests from all parts of the country and abroad."

"Hilton is the most famous hotel name in the world, with a network of nearly 2,800 hotels worldwide. By tapping into our existing customer base, we have the potential to put our five-star luxury resort on the international map, and we're aiming to win many international awards shortly after the opening," Mr Schroeder continued.  

All 150 suites have two equal-sized bedrooms, inspired by the colours of the ocean waves, and separated by luxuriously appointed common areas, provide ample space, for up to four golfers or families with their children. They include a 42-inch flat screen and a second TV in each lifestyle corner. Another hallmark of the resort is its 20 luxury villas, all with four bedrooms each, an individual small private pool and an inner courtyard garden that opens to the sea.  

On the Green. Near the Blue. The stunning Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort is accepting bookings now. For more information, virtual walks or to book: visit www.hilton.com/worldwideresorts.com , telephone Hilton Reservations & Customer Care toll free at 00798 651 1818 or speak to your local travel agent. Alternatively, call the hotel direct at +82 (0) 55 863 4000.

Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,800 hotels and 490,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 150,000 team members worldwide.

The Company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton® , Conrad® , Coral by Hilton® ,  Doubletree® , Embassy Suites Hotels® , Hampton Inn® , Hampton Inn & Suites® , Hilton Garden Inn® , Hilton Grand VacationsT, Homewood Suites by Hilton® , Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria CollectionT. 

The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality."  The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company:  be hospitable®.    The philosophy is shared by all 10 brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity. 

For more information about our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com , and to learn more about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com.

The Company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton® , Conrad® , Coral by Hilton® ,  Doubletree® , Embassy Suites Hotels® , Hampton Inn® , Hampton Inn & Suites® , Hilton Garden Inn® , Hilton Grand VacationsT, Homewood Suites by Hilton® , Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria CollectionT. 

The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality."  The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company:  be hospitable®.    The philosophy is shared by all 10 brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity. 

For more information about our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com , and to learn more about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com.