Hilton Broadcasts Key Govt Appointments for Higher China and South East Asia

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has introduced the appointments of Nong Xia as president of Growth for Higher China & Mongolia and Maria Ariizumi as vice chairman of Growth for South East Asia.

Nong Xia will lead Hilton’s growth technique in Higher China, bringing with him a wealth of expertise from his tenure with H World Group, Starwood, Hyatt, and Groupe Pierre Vacances et Middle Parcs. A Chinese language native, Nong will leverage his deep {industry} and market experience to drive Hilton’s growth in Higher China, the place the corporate’s community already boasts over 640 buying and selling properties and an industry-leading pipeline of almost 800 properties.

Maria Ariizumi brings deep information from her time with Swire Motels, Galaxy Leisure Group, Marriott Worldwide, and Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, and positions her to spearhead Hilton’s formidable development in South East Asia. This newly-created function underscores the area’s rising significance and Hilton’s intention to double its portfolio right here within the subsequent three years.

“Following a record-breaking yr on the shut of 2023, the appointments of Nong and Maria are pivotal in propelling Hilton’s development technique and management place in the important thing areas of Higher China and South East Asia,” mentioned Clarence Tan, senior vice chairman, Growth, Asia Pacific, Hilton. “Their confirmed monitor data and wealthy market information are invaluable as Hilton continues to innovate and meet the evolving wants of our house owners and friends. I look ahead to working with Nong and Maria to take Hilton’s presence throughout Asia Pacific to new heights.”

At the moment, Hilton stays the quickest rising hospitality firm in Asia Pacific, having surpassed 760 buying and selling lodges, and recorded its largest-ever pipeline of 861 properties.