Hilton Worldwide has signed three franchise agreements for its rapidly expanding DoubleTree by Hilton brand in three more UK cities. Having opened 11 hotels within the UK within the last two years, the logo has reached agreement on additional sites in Bristol, Edinburgh and Nottingham. The brand will open five new hotels in 2013, reaching a complete of 25 hotels in operation around the UK.  Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vp, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, “Since launching DoubleTree by Hilton within the UK, the logo has built overwhelming momentum, particularly as a conversion proposition for existing properties.  Beginning the year with the signing of those three outstanding hotels is testament to our aspirations to continue within the same vein throughout 2013.” DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre becomes the...
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