HB ON THE SCENE: Hilton Launches New Brand—Signia Hilton

MCLEAN, VA—Hilton has launched Signia Hilton, a meetings-and-events-focused brand. The portfolio of hotels will infuse state-of-the-art technology and design into every aspect of the guest experience.

The brand further reinforces Hilton’s commitment to innovation that meets the evolving needs of today’s travelers and will bring premium experiences to top urban and resort destinations around the world.

“Every time we look at launching a brand, it starts with a very customer-centric approach. This is a brand that resoundingly we’ve been hearing from customers now for a month or two, this has been years in development,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, president/CEO, Hilton, in an interview with Hotel Business.

Rendering of Signia Hilton in Indianapolis
Rendering of Signia Hilton in Indianapolis

“In our 100th year of hospitality, we are more focused than ever on providing exceptional experiences to all of our guests—and that includes evolving those experiences to meet their changing needs,” said Nassetta. “We are proud to launch Signia Hilton, which exemplifies our innovative spirit and will raise the bar on what it means to deliver truly customer-inspired hospitality.”

With a minimum of 500 guestrooms and 75 sq. ft. per key of flexible meetings and events space, each Signia Hilton will offer business and leisure travelers elevated experiences from arrival to departure with the following elements:

Impressive arrivals: Signia Hilton will offer a true sense of arrival with modern architecture, manicured landscaping and welcoming team members who will invite travelers to enjoy the grandeur and energy of the hotel.

Unmatched lobby experiences: Thoughtful design connected to the local culture will foster an impressive and comfortable space that doubles as a lobby and social destination for guests throughout their stay.

Modern guestrooms: From the premium design and quality finishes that take inspiration from each hotel’s unique destination, to the innovative technology that matters most to guests, like Digital Key, the rooms will serve as a haven for comfort and convenience.

A destination bar: Each hotel will feature a bar that ties back to the exciting city or resort destination where it resides. With its premier location in the hotel, the bar will serve as the heart of the hotel, emanating a dynamic energy throughout the entire space.

A signature restaurant: The signature restaurants at each Signia Hilton will be based on a chef-driven concept, designed to offer both locals and guests elevated presentations and experiences that they will want to share with friends and business partners.

Premium wellness experiences: From infinity pools to state-of-the art spas, fitness classes and facilities, each Signia Hilton will offer an upgraded experience, all in a space designed to make guests feel their best.

The Signia meeting experience: The meetings and events spaces will be the signature showpiece of each Signia Hilton. Large ballrooms and pre-function areas will feature smart design paired with the newest technologies to elevate today’s meetings. As the modern meeting attendee is looking for spaces that inspire innovative thinking, the small to mid-size meeting rooms will feature unique design and technology that spark new ideas and optimize work and collaboration.

Rendering of Signia Hilton in Indianapolis
Rendering of Signia Hilton in Indianapolis

“Signia Hilton grew from feedback from top meeting professionals, owners, developers and guests,” said David Marr, SVP and global head, Full Service Brands, Hilton. “After countless hours of collaboration, together, we created Signia Hilton, a brand that will resonate with travelers, ‘wow’ meeting professionals and set a new, elevated standard for the meetings and events industry.”

Signia Hilton will be a global brand with a carefully curated portfolio of hotels in top urban and resort locales. Signia Hilton currently has deals in several leading convention and meetings and events hubs, including Atlanta, Indianapolis and Orlando, FL.

As part of Hilton, Signia Hilton guests will enjoy benefits of Hilton Honors, the guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s hotel brands.

For more coverage, check out the March 7th issue of Hotel Business magazine.