Today, Canopy by Hilton, the lifestyle brand of Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announces its first property in Latin America with the signing of the Canopy by Hilton São Paulo Jardins property development contract, scheduled to open its doors at the end of 2019. This 98-room hotel, owned by Tati Construtora e Incorporadora and managed by Hilton, will provide both local residents and travelers with the guest-driven service characteristic of this brand, and an experience locally authentic
"With the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil has always been a key market in our development plans and we have always explored opportunities to bring Hilton's leading brands to the region," said Leonardo Lido, Hilton's development director for Brazil. . "As we continue our expansion into Latin America, we are excited to work with Tati Construtora y Incorporadora and present our first Canopy by Hilton property in this diverse destination in Latin America."
Designed as a natural extension of the vibrant neighborhood of Jardins, an area that can be enjoyed on foot, Canopy by Hilton São Paulo Jardins will welcome guests with a strong sense of the place inspired by the surroundings. This property will include an intimate lobby with chic design elements that provide an elegant and avant-garde synthesis of what the area has to offer. The hotel will feature Canopy Central, an area offering a restaurant and bar that will serve contemporary dishes of local cuisine, and flexible meeting space, as well as a lounge and gym.
"We are delighted to introduce the Canopy by Hilton brand in Latin America," said Gary Steffen, global head of Canopy by Hilton. "In our quest to provide our guests with opportunities for well-thought-out local options, Canopy by Hilton integrates perfectly with the Jardins neighborhood and it fills us with excitement to bring a novel and stimulating experience to one of the most recognized areas of São Paulo."
Known as one of the most affluent neighborhoods of São Paulo, Jardins has high-end boutiques, excellent restaurants and a great cultural experience with museums such as the Museum of Image and Sound of São Paulo and the MASP (Museum of Art of São Paulo) . At night, the area comes alive with some of the best clubs, live music venues, pubs and theaters to entertain all kinds of personality. The hotel will also have easy access to the famous Paulista Avenue and Parque Ibirapuera, one of the most visited urban parks in Latin America. As with all Canopy by Hilton hotels, Canopy by Hilton São Paulo Jardins will complement this vibrant city and attract travelers seeking a unique cultural experience.
"It has been a great experience working with Hilton in this initial stage of our project," said Arnaldo Goldstein, owner of Tati Construtora y Incorporadora. "We are excited to be able to collaborate more and together to bring the Canopy by Hilton brand in Brazil."
Canopy by Hilton São Paulo Jardins will be part of the Hilton Honors program, the award-winning guest loyalty program for the 14 different Hilton hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment scheme that allows them to choose almost any combination of points and money to reserve a stay, a member-exclusive discount, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the application Hilton Honors mobile.