Hilton Hotels Corporation, Apollo Real Estate Advisors and Rida Development Corporation announced that they have formed a joint venture to build the Hilton Orlando Convention Center. The hotel will fill a void in…
Hilton Hotels Corporation, Apollo Real Estate Advisors and Rida Development Corporation announced that they have formed a joint venture to build the Hilton Orlando Convention Center. The hotel will fill a void in high-end hotel rooms near the Orange County Convention Center.
The Hilton Orlando Convention Center is a true full-service hotel that will not only serve as the flagship hotel for the convention center, but will also have a great leisure and spa component, allowing both conventioneers and leisure guests the opportunity to enjoy Orlando, said Ira Mitzner, president of Rida Development Corporation.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is proud and excited to be part of this project that will bring a much-needed convention center hotel to this vibrant market, said Matt Hart, president and chief operating officer, Hilton Hotels Corporation. With a great location, upscale Hilton amenities, fabulous dining options, exciting leisure features on-property and Orlando`s world-renowned tourism options easily accessible, the Hilton Orlando Convention Center is destined to be a great success.
The Hilton Orlando Convention Center is being designed by HKS Architects in Orlando and will be built by Welbro Construction Company.
The unique partnership with Hilton Hotels Corporation allows us to build a true team effort with Hilton, where Hilton is not only the operator, but a joint venture partner as well, said Lee Neibart, managing partner of Apollo Real Estate Advisors.
Our success at ChampionsGate has taught us what is necessary in catering to both business and leisure travelers, Mitzner said. The nature of this project allows us to create a unique amenity package that will utilize the best features of what worked at ChampionsGate, and build upon those.
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