Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Oklahoma City
Mayor Mick Cornett participate in groundbreaking ceremony
On Friday, less than four months after Tru by Hilton’s public
debut, Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) broke ground on the brand’s
second property, located in Oklahoma City. The celebratory event,
in keeping with Tru’s forward-thinking and innovative personality,
swapped out hard hats and shovels for 3D artwork of the hotel’s
exterior design, which allowed attendees to feel as though they
were part of the hotel. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin addressed the
crowd and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and local Councilman
Larry McAtee also attended Friday’s event.
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Hilton's Alexandra Jaritz, Jim Holthouser
and Bill Fortier join Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma City
Mayor Mick Cornett, Local Councilman Larry McAtee and Champ Patel,
CEO of Champion Hotels, LLC, to celebrate Tru by Hilton's Oklahoma
City groundbreaking. (Photo: Business Wire)
The 86-room Tru by Hilton Oklahoma City Airport is located just
five miles from the Will Rogers World Airport at 802 South Meridian
Avenue, and is expected to open in spring of 2017. The new property
is expected to add 75 construction jobs and 20 jobs in the long
term once the hotel is open.
“Tru is a disruptive brand, built on the belief that a great
stay and affordability can, in fact, go hand-in-hand,” said
Alexandra Jaritz, global head for Tru by Hilton. “We know the brand
will have broad appeal to Oklahoma City travelers who span
generations but share a similar youthful mindset. Bringing an
original, back-to-basics experience with soul – grounded in value
and anchored in the DNA of Hilton – Tru will provide Oklahoma City
with a contemporary, consistent and fresh hotel experience, while
at the same time being operationally efficient to our owners.”
The value proposition continues to drive developer interest.
Hilton Worldwide currently has 70 approvals and 172 more deals
committed or in progress, up from 130 hotels in January when the
brand launched at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit. Tru by
Hilton is believed to be the fastest growing new-build hotel brand
in U.S. history.
“We are proud to have partnered with Hilton from the very
beginning as part of a group of owners who advised on the creation
of the brand and to bring one of the first Tru by Hilton properties
to market, right here in Oklahoma City,” said Champ Patel, CEO of
Champion Hotels, LLC. “Tru by Hilton is going to transform the
midscale category by virtue of its innovative offering at a very
desirable build cost, and will certainly bring fresh energy and
options to Oklahoma City’s guests.”
When completed, the new Tru by Hilton Oklahoma City will provide
guests with smart and efficiently designed guest rooms and
reimagined public spaces, including an open lobby with four zones
for lounging, working, eating or playing. Designed to appeal
cross-generationally, complimentary amenities will include a unique
toppings bar breakfast, coffee and tea; mobile check-in and Digital
Key available through the Hilton HHonors mobile app; a
multifunctional fitness center; and segment-leading Wi-Fi
bandwidth.
“By breaking through the clutter of the midscale sector’s
undistinguished offerings, Tru by Hilton will provide guests with
experiences, and not just a place to stay,” said Matt Wehling,
senior vice president of development – North America, Hilton
Worldwide. “We thank our partners within Champion Hotels who have
signed more than a dozen Tru by Hilton deals and are excited to
bring to life the opportunity Tru creates in Oklahoma City.”
Tru by Hilton Oklahoma City will participate in Hilton HHonors®,
the award-winning loyalty program serving more than 50 million
members. Hilton HHonors offers members exclusive benefits and more
ways to redeem points than any other guest loyalty program.
More information about Tru by Hilton can be found at
www.trubyhilton.com. Media may access high- resolution renderings
and more by visiting news.hiltonworldwide.com/trubyhilton. You can
also follow Tru by Hilton on LinkedIn by visiting
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tru-by-hilton.
About Tru by Hilton
Tru by Hilton is a revolutionary midscale hotel brand providing
a simplified and spirited approach that is grounded in value for
business and leisure travelers. Disrupting the midscale hotel
space, Tru by Hilton will offer modern and functional guest rooms
and social connectivity with reimagined public spaces, including an
open lobby comprised of four zones where guests can work, play,
lounge and eat. Designed to appeal cross-generationally, guests
will enjoy complimentary amenities including breakfast, coffee and
tea; optional mobile check-in and Digital Key; a multifunctional
fitness center; and high-speed Wi-Fi. Single-serve wine and beer,
fun snacks and light meal options will be available for purchase at
a 24/7 retail market. Tru by Hilton is the newest addition to
Hilton Worldwide's portfolio of market-leading brands. Learn more
at www.trubyhilton.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality
company, comprising more than 4,660 managed, franchised, owned and
leased hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 765,000 rooms in
102 countries and territories. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has
been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional
guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global
brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels
& Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio
- A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by
Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton,
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand
Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer
loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book
directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits
including preferred pricing, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as
digital amenities that are available exclusively through the
industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can
check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital
Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and
connect with Hilton Worldwide on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,
Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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