Hilton Appoints Abhishek Lakhotia as Cluster Director of Revenue in Properties in Ras Al Khaimah

Dubai, UAE, 20 September 2021 -Hilton has announced the appointment of Abhishek Lakhotia as Cluster Director of Revenue for DoubleTree and Hampton by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Cluster. In Lakhotia's new role, he spearheads strategies to generate further revenue for the cluster which consists of the popular 723-room family-friendly resort, DoubleTree by Hilton ResortandSpa Marjan Island, newly opened Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island, DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah and DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Corniche Residences.

With over a decade of hospitality experience including working with several luxury five-star hotels, Abhishek brings extensive expertise to DoubleTree and Hampton by Hilton. Prior to joining the team, Abhishek held various positions including Group Director of Revenue Management and Complex Director of Revenue Management, making him a great addition to the Hilton family. Additionally, he won the Expedia Group award for'Highest Revenue Growth YOY' on behalf of a luxury hotel, solidifying his success rate.

Abhishek Lakhotia, Cluster Director of Revenue, commented, "I'm delighted to be in Ras Al Khaimah to lead a fantastic team in revenue for the cluster. This is an exciting time for us, especially with the recent news around Ras Al Khaimah investingDh500 million on 20 sustainable tourism projects within the emirate. We expect to see tourism grow within the next 12 months and we look forward to welcoming more guests to our one-of-a-kind resorts and hotels."

Abhishek Lakhotia has a bachelor's degree in HospitalityandTourism Administration from the Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management and a post graduate diploma in Hotel Management from Les Roches School of Hotel Management.

Eduard Jimenez, Cluster Commercial Director said, "We are honored to have Abhishek Lakhotia onboard as our Director of Revenue and we wish him all the success in this new role. With his extensive knowledge and experience along with the ability to detect rising trends in the hospitality industry, Abhishek brings invaluable insights to the role and we are thrilled to have him on the team."

As Director of Revenue, Abhishek will be responsible for the performance and revenue growth of DoubleTree by Hilton ResortandSpa Marjan Island, newly opened Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island as well as 2 DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah city hotels.

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About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hiltonis a fast-growing, globalportfolioof more than 615 hotels with more than 142,000 rooms across 49 countries and territories. For more than 50 years, DoubleTree by Hilton has continued to be a symbol of comfort for business and leisure travelers around the world, fromwelcoming guests with its signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, to serving the local community. DoubleTree by Hilton offers contemporary accommodations and amenities, including unique food and beverage experiences, state-of-the-art fitness offerings and meetings and events spaces. Experience a positive stay at DoubleTree by Hilton by booking atdoubletree.comor through the industry-leadingHilton Honors app.Hilton Honorsmembers who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand atnewsroom.hilton.com/doubletree,and followDoubleTree by HiltononFacebook,TwitterandInstagram

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About Hampton by Hilton

As the No. 1 ranked lodging franchise for the last 12 years by Entrepreneur,Hampton by Hilton including Hampton Inn by Hilton and Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton serves quality-driven and value-conscious travelers at more than 2,700 properties in 31 countries and territories around the globe. The brand continues to lead its segment by providing guests with high-quality, thoughtfully designed accommodations and amenities, such as modern and spacious rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and free breakfast. Hampton by Hilton is committed to delivering an exceptionally friendly and authentic service all backed by the 100% Hampton Guarantee^TM. Experience a positive stay at Hampton by Hilton by booking athampton.comor through the industry-leadingHilton Honors app.Hilton Honorsmembers who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand atnewsroom.hilton.com/hampton, and follow Hampton by Hilton onFacebook,InstagramandTwitter.