Se inició en Orlando construcción del hotel Tru by Hilton más grande hasta la fecha

El Hotel ubicado en el área del Centro de Convenciones de Orlando espera crear aproximadamente 600 nuevos empleos 

ORLANDO, Florida. – Julio 12, 2018 - Hilton y Epelboim Development Group colocaron este jueves 12 de julio la primera piedra de un nuevo Tru by Hilton, ubicado en Orlando, Florida. Destacadas personalidades, entre ellas, la comisionada del gobierno del Condado de Orange, Betsy VanderLey; Jessie Allen, director ejecutivo del Centro de Convenciones del Condado de Orange; Alexandra Jaritz, directora global, Tru by Hilton y Noel Epelboim, presidente y CEO de Epelboim Development Group, estuvieron presentes en el acto. 

El hotel de 259 habitaciones y ocho pisos estará ubicado en Westwood Boulevard, justo al sur del Centro de Convenciones del Condado de Orange. Su finalización está pautada para el cuarto trimestre de 2019. 

"Tru by Hilton sigue cambiando las reglas del juego en el segmento de nivel medio con el inicio de la construcción de este nuevo hotel en el área del Centro de Convenciones de Orlando; nuestra propiedad más grande hasta la fecha", resaltó Alexandra Jaritz, directora global de Tru by Hilton. "Tru by Hilton está agradecido por nuestra asociación con Epelboim Development Group, que comparte nuestro espíritu innovador y la mentalidad de 'entusiasmo por la vida'. Esperamos brindar una experiencia consistente y de calidad basada en el valor tanto para los viajeros de negocios como de placer que visitan Orlando". 

Noel Epelboim, CEO de Epelboim Development Group comentó al respecto que la asociación con Tru by Hilton “para presentar esta experiencia hotelera única en Orlando es satisfactoria y emocionante. El concepto es vibrante y joven en espíritu. Es un proyecto orientado hacia el futuro, totalmente alineado con nuestro enfoque en mejorar la calidad de vida de nuestra región a través de la creación de empleos, servicios y valor agregado ". 

Las propiedades de Tru by Hilton cuentan con todo lo necesario para brindar la mejor de las experiencias a sus huéspedes: cómodas camas, habitaciones más eficientemente diseñadas con un escritorio móvil, baños grandes y entretenimiento de primera. Igualmente, cuentan con una barra de desayuno de cortesía con comida caliente, un lobby de casi 5.000 pies cuadrados con áreas de trabajo y esparcimiento y un mercado "Eat & Sip" abierto las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, con bocadillos gourmet y bebidas, incluyendo vino y cerveza. Estos hoteles adaptados a la tecnología cuentan con recepción (check.in) móvil, llave digital, Wi-Fi gratis, impresión remota, tabletas en el vestíbulo y acceso a tomacorrientes en todas partes. Además, las propiedades de Tru by Hilton ofrecen gimnasios equipados con las últimas tendencias en barras, bandas TRX, pesas, cardio y equipo de flexibilidad. 

"Continuamos expandiendo nuestra huella en el sureste de Estados Unidos y con la apertura de Tru by Hilton en Orlando avanza nuestro objetivo de desarrollar productos de marca de alta calidad en toda la región", señaló Epelboim. "La marca Tru by Hilton planea continuar su crecimiento, estableciendo un récord en la industria hotelera mundial. Estamos orgullosos de estar participando", agregó. 

Epelboim Development Group se encuentra actualmente en las etapas finales de la construcción de otro hotel en Miami, Florida, y está desarrollando otros dos proyectos hoteleros en Georgia. La compañía tiene planes para desplegar hasta veinticinco propiedades hoteleras en los próximos cuatro años, posicionándolos como los principales desarrolladores de hoteles en la región conocida como Cinturón del Sol de América del Norte. 

Puede encontrar más información sobre Tru by Hilton en www.trubyhilton.com. Los medios pueden acceder a representaciones de alta resolución y más visitando http://newsroom.hilton.com/trubyhilton. Para obtener más información sobre Epelboim Development Group visite http://epelboim.com

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Epelboim Development Group Celebrates Groundbreaking of Tru by Hilton in Orlando

Eight-story, 259-room hotel, the largest Tru by Hilton property to be built to date, expected to create approximately 600 new jobs

ORLANDO, Fla. – July 12, 2018 - Hilton and Epelboim Development Group today broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Orlando, Florida. Dignitaries, executives and other key individuals who were instrumental in pushing the project forward attended the July 12, 2018 event. The roster of VIPs and speakers included: from the Orange County Government Commissioner Betsy VanderLey and Jessie Allen; Executive Director from the Orange County Convention Center; Alexandra Jaritz, global head, Tru by Hilton; and Noel Epelboim, president and CEO of Epelboim Development Group.

The 259-room, eight-story hotel will be located on Westwood Boulevard, just south of the Orange County Convention Center, and it is the largest Tru property to be built so far. It is expected to be completed in Q4 of 2019.

“Tru by Hilton continues to be a game-changer in the midscale segment with the groundbreaking of the Orlando Convention Center Area location, our largest property to-date,” said Alexandra Jaritz, global head, Tru by Hilton. “Tru by Hilton is grateful for our partnership with Epelboim Development Group who shares our innovative spirit and ‘zest for life’ mindset. We look forward to bringing a consistent, quality experience grounded in value to both business and leisure travelers visiting Orlando.” 

Noel Epelboim, CEO, Epelboim Development Group commented, "Partnering with Tru by Hilton to introduce this one-of-a kind hotel experience to Orlando is satisfying as well as exciting. The concept is vibrant and young in spirit. It’s a forward-facing project, fully aligned with our focus on enhancing the quality of life for our region thorough job creation, services and added value.”

Tru by Hilton properties feature the amenities and experiences that matter most to guests, including comfortable beds, smaller, more efficiently designed rooms with a mobile desk, large bathrooms, top-rate in-room entertainment, complimentary build-your-own "top it" breakfast bar with hot items, a close to 5,000-square-foot lobby with areas for guests to work, play games, eat and lounge, and a 24/7 "Eat & Sip" market with gourmet snacks and drinks, including single-serve wine and beer. The tech-savvy hotels feature mobile check-in, digital key, free Wi-Fi, remote printing, a social media wall, lobby tablets and accessibility to outlets everywhere. Additionally, Tru by Hilton properties offer fitness centers that leverage the latest trends including barre, TRX bands, free weights, cardio and flexibility gear.

“As we continue to expand our footprint in the southeast, breaking ground today for Tru by Hilton in Orlando advances our objective of developing top-quality brand products throughout the region,” said Epelboim. “We are proud to be a part of Tru by Hilton’s record-breaking growth.”

Epelboim Development Group is currently in the final stages of building another hotel in

Miami, Florida and is developing two more hospitality projects in Georgia. The company has

plans to unfold up to twenty five hospitality properties in the next four years, positioning them as  top hotel developers in North America’s sun belt.

More information about Tru by Hilton can be found at www.trubyhilton.com. Media may access high-resolution renderings and more by visiting newsroom.hilton.com/trubyhilton. To learn more about Epelboim Development Group visit http://epelboim.com/

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About Tru by Hilton

Tru by Hilton is a game-changing midscale hotel brand providing a simplified and spirited approach that is grounded in value for business and leisure travelers. The brand is modern and functional, offering social connectivity with reimagined public spaces, including an open lobby comprised of four areas where guests can work, play, lounge, and eat. Designed to appeal cross-generationally, guests enjoy complimentary amenities, including a Build Your Own ‘Top It’ breakfast, coffee, and tea; smaller, more modern, and efficiently designed guestrooms with oversized windows for natural light; a multifunctional fitness center; and fast Wi-Fi. Premium snacks, light meal options and single-serve wine and beer are available for purchase at a 24/7 retail market. Tru by Hilton is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations), available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn more at www.trubyhilton.com and connect with Tru by Hilton via social media at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Epelboim Development Group

Epelboim Development Group is a full-service development company specialized in lifestyle/select service hospitality projects in the United States Sun Belt. Their 30+ years of knowledge and experience are the basis for their proven record of successful real estate projects in the USA as well as in Latin America. In recent years, they have specialized in hotel projects that are financed, in part, through the EB-5 visa program. Noel Epelboim, CEO and President, has personally managed the development of over 3 million square feet of residential and commercial space in South Florida, Costa Rica, and Venezuela since 1986.