Hilton International operates five properties in locations that were affected by the earthquake and subsequent tidal wave…
Hilton International operates five properties in locations that were affected by the earthquake and subsequent tidal wave that occurred on December 26, 2004. All five properties sustained little or no damage. They are: Trident Hilton Chennai, Hilton Colombo, Hilton Colombo Residence, Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Rangali Island and Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa.
All guests and team members at Trident Hilton Chennai and Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Rangali Island are safe, while the other properties are in the final process of accounting for the whereabouts of guests and some team members who were off-property at the time. All five properties remain fully operational and open to guests.
For more information on the general situation in these locations, the public may contact city hotlines established by local authorities:
Chennai: +91 9840013507 / +91 4425384670 / +91 4422341603
Colombo: +94 11 536 1938 / +94 11 243 7061 or fax: +94 11 242 2644
Maldives: +960 337 787 / 340 086, or fax +960 313 843
Phuket: 66 76 216 101 / 217 633 / 391 596 / 216 422
Hilton International extends its condolences to all who have been affected by these tragic events.
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