Hilton Worldwide has signed a deal with Mihtab Group to develop its second property in Erbil in Northern Iraq.
The 300-room Hilton Erbil Hotel and Spa, which is expected to open in 2016, will include 30 suites and 10 chalets, as well as an eforea: spa, two speciality restaurant and an all-day dining outlet.
The hotel will also feature numerous business and meeting facilities, featuring five meeting rooms, two boardrooms and a ballroom with a capacity of 1000 people.
Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East and Africa said: "We're tremendously excited to introduce our second property to Erbil and welcome the opportunity to become part of its energetic and thriving city community. Establishing a strong presence in Kurdistan supports our ambitious strategy to open a further 40 hotels in the Middle East and Africa within the next four years."
Zmnako Yasin Ismail Qadir, owner, Mihtab Group said: "As we face a surge in domestic and international travel to Iraqi Kurdistan, the addition of a new property by Hilton Worldwide, and the well-known quality it represents, will be a major boost to the range of hospitality offerings currently available."
In September 2011, Hilton Worldwide announced it was to develop a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in the city.
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