Hilton signs its first property on the Dead Sea

Christopher J. Nassetta, Hilton Worldwide; Said Darwazah, Dead Sea Resorts Company, Faisal AlFayez, King Abdullah Fund for Development, Nemeh Sabbagh,

Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Dead Sea Resorts PSC for the new-build Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa in Jordan, scheduled to open in Q4 2013.

As well as the existing King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, the 285-room new-build waterfront resort is located on the east coast of Jordan overlooking the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth.

“We are delighted to have signed this management agreement with Dead Sea Resorts PSC for our first property on the Dead Sea,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide.

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“This stunning resort will truly complement our two hotels under construction in Amman and Aqaba. Jordan is an important market for us in our regional development strategy, and we look forward to providing business and leisure travellers with group offers linking the three destinations.”

The Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa is part of Emaar International Jordan’s Samarah Dead Sea Resort, an integrated community which will also house 1000 residences, retail and leisure facilities. The hotel’s location within this development is the North Rift, adjacent to a Wadi (a valley) on the Dead Sea waterfront.

Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa will feature seven food and beverage outlets including three restaurants (all-day dining, and two specialty outlets) and four bars. Leisure facilities include a health club, spa, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a kids club.

The hotel will also house two meeting rooms of 100m² each, a business centre and Hilton Executive Lounge. With almost 5000m² of meeting space and 23,000m² of built-up area spread over three stories comprising 27 meeting rooms, the Convention Centre is one of the largest in the region.

“Hilton offers travellers world-class resorts, and the Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa is an exciting addition to our leisure portfolio. By combining a prime location in an integrated community with signature Hilton style, amenities and services, we are creating a premium experience,” said Dave Horton, Global Head, Hilton Hotels brand.

“This resort will not only serve the region’s growing healthcare tourism sector, but will become a destination for the meetings segment as well.”