THE DRAWING BOARD


HILTON FREETOWN CAPE SIERRA FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE


London-based design practice Areen Hospitality has been appointed to undertake the interior design for the Hilton Freetown Cape Sierra, located in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital and the economic and financial heartland of the country.


Hilton Worldwide signed a management agreement with Cape Sierra Hotel Company Ltd to develop the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Sierra Leone in August 2011. The new property will be prominently located in Aberdeen, Freetown, overlooking the local coastline, which includes one of the largest natural harbours in the world. The hotel will have 200 rooms, including 60 executive standard rooms and 20 suites, and feature a business centre, health club, outdoor pool and five restaurants and bars. The hotel is due to open in 2014.


028 Patrick Fitzgibbon, Senior Vice President,


Development, Europe and Africa, Hilton Worldwide comments: “Hilton Worldwide has enjoyed a presence in Africa for more than 50 years and our commitment to the continent remains as solid as ever. We have opened five hotels in Africa already this year and we’re confident Hilton Freetown Cape Sierra will prove to be an important addition to our growing portfolio.” Dave Horton, Global Head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts adds: “For generations Hilton has led the way into emerging markets. Our brand enjoys a pioneering reputation for successfully establishing hotels in new and diverse markets. This signing is a true reflection of this spirit and we look forward to bringing our first class facilities and service to Sierra Leone.” Andrew Linwood, Head of Areen Hospitality comments: “We are delighted to have been appointed on our first project


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in Sierra Leone and we look forward to delivering innovative and high quality interior design in keeping with Hilton’s International design standards, within this fast emerging region of West Africa.” Sierra Leone’s emerging market economy


is experiencing year-on-year growth as investment in the minerals and energy sectors drives business confidence. Keith Aki-Sawyerr, Managing Director of Cape Sierra Hotel Co Ltd comments: “As commercial interests in the country grow, there is a requirement for more top quality hotels to meet the needs of the growing numbers of overseas visitors. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is the ideal partner to provide the standards and strong brand needed to ensure we develop the leading hotel in the city.” Hilton Worldwide currently has 34 hotels across the continent of Africa with another eight in the development pipeline.


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