Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Panchshil Hotels for an upscale, full-service DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The 115-room DoubleTree by Hilton Pune-Chinchwad, scheduled to open in June 2013, will mark the rapidly expanding global hospitality company’s first hotel in Pune.
“The launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Pune-Chinchwad will be another significant step in our growth strategy in India as it will represent our entry into Pune. Following on from two great years of growth, when we grew our portfolio to 12 hotels and resorts, we are expanding rapidly in the country and anticipate increasing our presence to 17 hotels by the end of this year,” said Martin Rinck, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
“We are delighted to associate with Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company, and the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in India. We are happy to be able to bring to Pune the DoubleTree by Hilton brand’s promise of warm hospitality and outstanding customer service. DoubleTree by Hilton Pune-Chinchwad will offer world-class amenities and services and we are confident, on its opening, it will be the first choice of travellers in the region,” said Ajay Chordia, Chairman and Managing Director, Panchshil Hotels.
