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Hilton has announced that it will hit 1,000 hotels in its EMEA region this Spring, ahead of the introduction of Tempo by Hilton in Belfast as well as two further country debuts for Spark by Hilton.
In the coming weeks, Hilton will celebrate the “significant milestone” by opening its 1,000th hotel in the EMEA region, highlighting the company’s rapid growth and expansion in recent years.
Recent openings in the area include Signia by Hilton Amman, Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, and Spark by Hilton Stuttgart Sindelfingen, along with upcoming openings of Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Turin Centre, Curio Collection by Hilton and The Marcus Hotel Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Building on this growth, Hilton is scheduled to launch its lifestyle brand Tempo in EMEA.
Tempo by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Tempo by Hilton Lisbon Parque das Nações and Tempo by Hilton Reykjavik are the first confirmed EMEA signings for this brand.
Following a franchise agreement with Loughview Centre House Limited, Tempo by Hilton Belfast City Centre will be located in the prime shopping district in Belfast’s city centre.
The 144-room hotel will offer guests “thoughtfully designed” accommodation and a fitness space, as well as an open lobby concept with dedicated spaces to relax, work and dine. The hotel is expected to open towards the end of 2026.
Meanwhile, following Spark by Hilton’s recent 100 hotel milestone, the brand is set for further growth with the signings of Spark by Hilton Van City Centre and Spark by Hilton Madrid Alcalá, marking country debuts in Türkiye and Spain.
Simon Vincent CBE, executive vice president and president, EMEA, Hilton, said: “We’re thrilled to be reaching the impressive milestone of 1,000 hotels across 77 countries in EMEA. Fuelled by new brand launches, several upcoming openings and our strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, our customers and more than 210 million Hilton Honors members can now stay at 19 out of Hilton’s 24 brands.
“Our regional growth trajectory remains stronger than ever with more than 450 hotels in our pipeline, a reflection of the significant strides we are making towards our ambition to serve any customer, at any price point, anywhere in the world they want to stay.”
Nick Smart, vice president, development UK and Ireland, Hilton, added: “Northern Ireland has a rich heritage and rapidly growing international appeal. We’re committed to ensuring that every traveller has access to a high-quality hotel to suit their needs – from business travellers and locals who want to explore what’s on their doorstep, to adventurous global visitors looking to experience everything this country has to offer.
“This latest brand entry is a significant milestone, and we’re delighted to work with partners like Loughview Leisure Group who bring a wealth of local experience and share our commitment to providing exceptional accommodation to suit every traveller.”
