Hilton expands presence in Colombia with signing of Hilton Medellin

Hilton and Constructora Colpatria has announced the signing of a franchise license agreement to open Hilton Medellin, bringing the company’s flagship brand to Colombia’s second largest city. The multi-million project will be one of the largest real estate investments in Colombia this year. The 25-story, 206-room new-build development is planned to open in Q2 2019. Hilton opened DoubleTree Bogota Calle 100, Hampton by Hilton Bucaramanga, and Hampton Inn by Hilton Medellin in Colombia in 2016, and currently has a portfolio of 14 properties in the country and 9 projects in the pipeline. “This is an excellent time to bring the Hilton brand to Medellin as its lodging market continues to experience healthy growth and the city further establishes itself as one of Colombia’s principal business hubs,” said Juan Corvinos, managing director, development, Mexico, Central America and Hispanic Caribbean Regions, Hilton. “With an influx of multinational corporations, Hilton Medellin’s sought-after location and unparalleled amenities will position the property as a prominent destination for social and corporate events in the city.”