BEVERLY HILLS, CA Hilton Hotels Corp. said that it has added more hotel rooms in the mid-scale and upscale segments in the first half of 2000 than any other hospitality company, according to industry data tracked by Smith Travel Research.
The company added 10,438 new hotel rooms (excluding conversions and room additions to existing hotels) during the first half of 2000, equivalent to 18.1% of total new industry construction and 23.5% of the upscale and mid-scale segments. Combined, the top two hotel companies in the industry were responsible for 45.9% of the upscale and mid-scale segment supply. Hilton Hotels brands include: Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Embassy Suites Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton and Doubletree Hotels. (9/25/00)