Technology.Innovation.Entertain-ment. Beau-ty. Progress.After 40fantasticyears as aleader inG u a m ’ shospitalityindustry,

these simple words outline the HiltonGuam Resort and Spa’s commitment tomaking the next 40 years even better.Immediate plans – the result of more

than two years of research and planning –focus efforts and $6 million to improve-ment in three key areas: communication,guest activity and aesthetics.It’s an exciting time for Nicolaus A.

Priesnitz, the hotel’s general manager whohas devoted his career to hospitality – theonly life he’s ever known.At the top of the list is a new telephone

system in each room, based on internetprotocol and available in 14 different lan-guages. Each phone, as well as each tele-

vision, will offer touch screen servicesand video entertainment, all delivered inthe guest’s native language.Priesnitz says this system will put

Guam’s Hilton technologically ahead ofother properties on Guam, even setting itapart from just about every other hotel inthe world. He says he knows of only oneother property in the U.S. with such a sys-tem.

“In the hotel industry, you reach 40years and you are perceived as not new. Sowe needed to do something monumental.

W e are now dealing with so many newmarkets from so many origins that com-munications has become more challeng-ing. W e don’t want anything to be lost intranslation, and we want to take the humanerror out of those situations,” he says.Should a Russian guest need a couple

of new towels, for instance, the guest canmake that request electronically. In mo-ments, that request travels through the In-ternet, gets translated in English to thehousekeeping staff who can then executethe request – and log it as completed on

their new mobile com-munication devices.

Priesnitz saysthat it’s been agreat experienceworking withcompanies suchas MCV, whichalso investedheavily to address

Hilton’s needs.“That’s what we always

look for when working with local busi-nesses, those who understand our needs,our challenges, our business mix and bea part of these great projects,” he says.As the hotel celebrates 40 years on

Guam, Priesnitz says it is also time to pullthe main tower – the only part of the ho-tel that’s been around since February 1972– into the modern age.Little by little, each room will be gut-

ted and outfitted in modern design – yetallow for Guam’s outdoor features to shineindoors as well.“You will see that the rooms will have

a very clean, contemporary design as webring many of the beautiful features ofGuam into the room. The room itself will

Bright,exciting

futureahead

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In the hotel industry, you reach 40 years and youare perceived as not new. So we needed to do

something monumental. We are now dealing with somany new markets from so many origins that com-

munications has become more challenging. Wedon’t want anything to be lost in translation, and

Nicolaus Priesnitz, General Manager of the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, is excited to celebrate the hotel’s 40th anniversary, and get started on all of the great changes planned.

appear larger. W e will strive for flex-ibility in the room, making it ap-pealing for those who come here forbusiness and also the many localswho take advantage of some greatoffers throughout the year and wantto enjoy the facility with their fami-lies,” says Priesnitz.The renovation will also take ad-

vantage of today’s eco-technologyto make simple acts such as turningon the lights or the sink all part of thehotel’s quest to save money and inthe end, do their part to keep Guamgreen.The final key feature is the instal-

lation of an aerial zip line. Using theunused, landscaped property at thehotel’s northern end, a new compa-ny, Zip Guam, will construct tworides. One will travel over the hotelproperty while the other sends theguests zooming out to the ocean. Itwill be built and operated by Zip Guam,who is leasing the property. The companyhas an existing operation in Fiji.“I think Guam as a whole benefits from

new attractions that are appealing to visi-tors. Guam is competing with other islandand city desitinations when people choosewhere they’re going to spend their holidays,”says Robert Philips, Director of BusinessDevelopment. “So the more attractions wecan add, the better it is for the whole island.The Guam Museum being built, that willadd to the mix. The new Zorb ball is fan-tastic. There’s more shopping coming to theisland, hopefully more cultural activities …These are all great reasons to come toGuam.”

Philips adds that Hilton’s im-

provements raise the standards for the restof the hospitality industry on Guam, and asdifferent properties strive to raise the barthemselves, Guam entire tourism industrywill see the benefits.Priesnitz also plans to be one of the first

to test the new zip lines when they are com-pleted. At 6-foot-2 and some 230 pounds, thehotel’s leader will assure that all is well fromthe start.“I will definitely be in the forefront to

make sure everything is safe and sound. Ithink it would be only fair to make sure,” hesays. He added a smile, then adds: “Since Iexceed the average height and weight of thetypical person on Guam, and visitor — Ithink that everyone who goes after me willalso feel safe and sound.”

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Technology and innovation

Hilton’s goal is

to have the best

connectivity for

every guest. Up-

grades include:

●Wireless Inter-

net in all guest

rooms and hotel

facilities

●Interactive phone

system program-

mable

in up to 14 languages. Guests

can order Room Service or make

service requests in their native

language. Also features a group

messaging system allowing se-

lected rooms to communicate

among themselves.

●A new cable television system

with 60 channels, offering more

international programming as

well as more American sports

and entertainment channels.

NNeeww aattttrraaccttiioonn

Two aerial zip lines – a first for

Guam – will give guests the

chance to strap in and zoom

over the hotel’s pristine land-

scape, and even over the ocean.

BBeeaauuttyy aanndd pprrooggrreessss

Hilton’s “Main Tower” the original build-

ing now 40 years old, is getting a $5

million renovation. Inspired by new re-

sort concepts sweeping throughout

Asia, Hilton’s new look will offer a better

guest experience with new, larger bath-

rooms that project a clean, contem-

porary design and energy efficient

accoutrements. Other upgrades,

planned throughout the year, will

follow this concept and eco-

friendly path.

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I think Guam as a whole benefits from new attractions that are appealing to visitors.Guam is competing with other island and city desitinations when people choose where

Hilton’s 40-year old Main Tower, shown behind the pool, will undergo some $6 million in room renovations over the year. Each room will be gutted and outfitted with contemporary designs inspiredby recent trends as well as the environment of Guam itself.

General Manager Nicolaus Priesnitz, left and Robert Philips, Director of Business Development, discuss the land-scape layout for the upcoming zip line ride.

On February 16th,The Hilton GuamResort & Spa cel-ebrates its 40thanniversary. Af-ter nearly fourdecades onGuam, the Hiltonhas made the is-land its home,

partnering with local charities and variouscommunity causes in an effort to make the is-land a better place

“We always want to give back. We’re thehotel of choice for the local community,” saysCrystal Sablan, Director of Market-ing Communications.

From the Guam Diabetes Asso-ciation to Erica’s House of Hope,Hilton has ensured its name can alsobe used to help a good cause.

Every year, the Hilton kicks offthe holiday season with its annualtrain launch. Beneath the sparkleand tinsel of the Hilton decorations,the train launch draws hundreds inthe name of a good non-profit.

This past Christmas, the spon-sored trains helped pull in $1,500 tobenefit Erica’s House.

“Proceeds from the sponsors are

donated to a charity that we select,” Sablansays.

“Although there’s money in our budget,there is a limit. These beneficiary funds helpus on rainy days,” says Diana Nucum, Pro-gram Director for Erica’s House. The non-profit organization provides support for par-ents and children in need of visitation andexchange services.

Another regular annual event around theholiday season is the Hilton’s charity golftournament. While golfers happily take to thecourse to play, they also bring a toy to donateto Erica’s House. Thanks to the tournament,fifty more gifts were unwrapped this pastChristmas and Erica’s House also received adonation of $496.

“I think it’s wonderful they thought about

the kids and helped with the Christmas spir-it,” says Natalie de Leon, assistant director forErica’s House.

GUAM DIABETES ASSOCIATION

For Winnie Butler, the Hilton holds a spe-cial place in her heart. When she arrived onGuam from the Philippines in 1969, she wasan architect for Thomas J. Davis, Inc. Shewas part of a design team for the very firstphase of the construction of the Hilton. Whenshe wasn’t designing, she was modeling forthe company John Robert Powers. Now as theExecutive Director of the Guam Diabetes As-sociation, Butler still enjoys collaboratingwith the Hilton for their annual conference.

She’s quick to name thebanquet team, which in-spired her to write a thankyou letter to their generalmanager.

“Olympia Mutuc, Rey Flores, and GlendaVilla,” she says.

“When you do logistics for an event, it’sreally hard especially when you have off-is-land speakers,” Butler says. “With the Hiltonstaff, I don’t have to worry whether it will bea success, you know? They already know us.Why change if it’s not broken?”

Another event the Guam Diabetes Asso-ciation looks forward to is their annual 5Krun. “They’re good to us,” Butler says. “Theyhave assigned staff to take care of our needs.Customer service. That’s the reason why westick with the Hilton.”

JAPAN AID RELIEF CONCERT

When the trifecta of disasters struck neigh-boring Japan last year, Hilton Guam was oneof the first to step up to the plate. On March20, 2011, various local and Japanese bandsshook the stage from noon till midnight.

Local acts, like Retrospect , Freedom Fries,and the Electric Boonie Dogs, rocked out toa crowd that united for one cause: To raisefunds to aid relief for the tsunami victims inJapan.

Two members from the Japanese girl groupAKB48 coincidentally were on island.

“They made an appearance in the JapanAid Benefit Concert,” Sablan says. “We ral-lied and put together the event immediatelyand brought the Hilton team and the com-munity together. Forty years strong on the is-land. It shows.”

H i l t o n c o n t i n u e s t o g i v e a s a s t ro n g c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r

A part of the

community

Right: Hilton employ-ees work their shift,lending a hand to theannual Diabetes 5K.

Below: Winnie Butler,executive director ofthe Guam Diabetes As-sociation, emcees theannual Diabetes 5KFun Run/Walk.

Left: A runner cele-brates at the Dia-betes 5K, which isheld at the HiltonGuam Resort & Spaevery year.B e l o w : A s m a l lcrowd awaits theannual Hilton trainlaunch. The pro-ceeds benefit localnon-profit organi-zations.

Left: Suspendedin mida i r, t heHilton HolidayTrain kicks off theChristmas sea-son. The annualtrain launch ben-efits various localc h a r i t i e s . I n2011, the com-p a n y g a v e$1,500 to Eri -ca ’s House o fHope.

Left: Japanese popduo, AKB48, per -forms at the JapanAid Benefit Concert.The proceeds fromthe conce r t we reused to help tsunamivictims from Japan.

Photos courtesy of Winnie Butler and Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

our decades ago,one of the world’smost prestigious ho-tel conglomeratesbrought their opera-tions to the shores ofGuam. The stylishHilton Guam Resort& Spa opened its

doors in beautiful Tumon bay,ready to service thousands oflocals and tourists daily. The ho-tel team set a new standard of

hospitality that keeps employees dedicatedand customers loyal.

Laundry Manager Frank Gomez has beenwith the hotel for almost 40 years, and could-n’t imagine working anywhere else. He be-gan as a night auditor a few months after thegrand opening, but an old friend and comradewooed Gomez to the laundry department.

“I was there a few weeks, and my friendAngel Tamonte was the first Laundry Man-ager. We knew each other from the Philip-pines; we worked together in Pampanga at theAir Force Base. He convinced me to transferto his department, and I started as a laundryworker,” Gomez says.

The long-time friends worked together dili-gently, until Tamonte passed away almost 35years ago.

“I started here at the bottom, but I workedhard and moved fast. They promoted me tosupervisor, shift manager, then acting man-ager. When my friend died, they recom-mended me to be the new Laundry Manag-er, and that’s when I took over,” Gomez says.

A thrilling adventure came with each pro-motion, as Gomez traveled to sister hotelsacross the globe for further training.

“I had cross exposure training at the HiltonToronto, Canada, Hilton Vista Washington inWashington DC and at the Hilton Tokyo. It

was always exciting,” he says.Gomez’s training reached a new level when

he was sent to study Laundry and House-keeping management at Cornell UniversitySchool of Hotel Administration. This kind ofsupport is exactly why Gomez never thoughtof leaving the Hilton family.

“They commend us for our hard work andreally keep us motivated. It really is a closefamily here,” he says.

Gomez passes the family vibe down to the37 employees he oversees, and the team worktogether like a well-oiled machine, but it’snot always easy.

“High occupancy and a breakdown in themachine don’t mix, but unexpected thingsalways happen. Sometimes we get so busy itfeels like you don’t know what to do, but youjust work hard and get the job done. Thenthe day just flies and you don’t even realizehow much time goes by,” he says.

Gomez calls Hilton’s manager-employeerelationship “unbeatable,” and thousands ofloyal customers would agree.

A LOYAL CUSTOMERRoy Adonay, COO of Guam Radiology, is

one loyal customer that believes the Hilton

Guam Resort & Spa shines brighter than oth-er hotels on Guam. For the last 20 years,Adonay has turned to the Hilton for his events.

“I’ve had events, conferences, weddings,anniversaries, meetings, regular parties andeven simple dinners for 20 people at theHilton, and nothing beats my experienceswith the Guam Hilton,” he says.

One of his most successful events was a“Dinner Under the Stars” extravaganza sev-eral years ago. Members of the UnitedStates Congress, researchers from aroundthe globe and a few hundred others en-joyed a star-studded dinner on the hotel’sexquisite lawn. Every tiny detail wasplanned and executed flawlessly, Adonaysays, and no other property on Guamwould be able to do that.

“Instead of sitting on chairs we laid outlittle mats. Ladies in dresses were givensarongs, little umbrellas were availableincase of rain, and 1,000 stars were allaround. It was a amazing. It gives me thegiggles just thinking about this event. Itwas by far the most successful and fun-filled event I’ve had there,” he says.

He continually turns to the Hilton forhis event needs because of their managementand staff, which he says are the best thingsabout the hotel.

“Especially the banquet manager. Theycan provide all the assistance to make eachevent stand out.”

Adonay’s next favorite thing about Hiltonis the versatile cuisine.

“We can’t forget the sumptuous food. Theyreally cater to me. Whatever I think of, theyare able to deliver. It’s almost like I work forthem,” Adonay says laughing.

Adonay affirms his opinion is without bias,as he never expects anything for free.

“I don’t like it. The Hilton is just unbeat-able and I’m just being honest.”

‘ T h e H i l t o n i s j u s t u n b e a t a b l e ’

Below: Frank Gomez, current laundry managerwith the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa, has beenwith the company for nearly 40 years.

Right and, pictured below: Frank Gomez, laundrymanager, is shown with his employees at theHilton Guam Resort & Spa.

1965 – Kenneth T. Jones and Gov. Manuel F.L. Guer-rero meet to discuss building a hotel on Guam. Jonesgoes on to establish Hotels of the Marianas, Inc., to bethe builder and owner of the Guam Hilton, with Ed-ward M. Calvo serving as Vice President, and Jones’brothers Mack H. Jones as secretary and Robert H.Jones as treasurer

February 23, 1966 – The 8th Guam Legislature ap-proves an exchange of 32 acres of land on Ypao Road,which was owned by the Department of Parks andRecreation, for approximately 90 acres of Calvo-ownedland in Ipan

April 2, 1966 – Hilton International signs a manage-ment contract with Guam Hilton

April 22, 1966 – The groundbreaking ceremony forthe Guam Hilton is held. The hotel was to feature 150rooms; however, a decision was made shortly aftergroundbreaking to expand the project to 250 rooms

May 9, 1967 – Hilton International becomes a whol-ly owned subsidiary of Trans World Airlines, Inc. Theownership of Hotels of the Marianas now is one-thirdJones & Guerrero, Co., one-third Calvo, and one-thirdTWA

February 1969 – A deadline stated by the Guam Eco-nomic Development Authority for the Guam Hiltonto be operational arrives. The financing and designdelays result in a request for an extension to February23, 1972. The 10th Guam Legislature grants the pro-posal

July 18, 1971 – The topping-off ceremony and cham-pagne breakfast is held to celebrate the newly com-pleted Guam Hilton

1972 – Manfred H. Toennes becomes the general man-ager of Guam Hilton

January 15, 1972 – The Guam Hilton welcomes itsfirst guests to stay at the hotel

February 20, 1972 – Over 500 guests attend theGuam Hilton’s grand opening, marking the first in-ternational hotel to be opened on Guam

1975 – Bruce J. Bressler becomes general managerof the Guam Hilton. The Genji Restaurant opens, whichfeatures Japanese cuisine

May 21, 1976 – Supertyphoon Pamela hits Guam,flooding the hotel and causes a complete blowout ofthe seventh floor

1978 – Willie Optikamp becomes general managerof the Guam Hilton. The original board member ofHotels of the Marianas decide to sell their shares in theGuam Hilton to Hilton International, and the Hilton be-comes Hilton International Guam

1981 – Christian Schuecking becomes GeneralManger of the Hilton International Guam

December 10, 1988 – The Hilton hosts a cocktail re-ception to welcome Gale Lee Thomas

1982 – Miss Hawaii representative at the Miss Amer-ica pageant

April 6, 1983 – A groundbreaking ceremony for the$9.3 million five-story, 100-room ex-pansion project is held

October 1983 – Hilton becomes the firstrecipient of tax exemptions under theGovernment of Guam’s new Hotel Devel-opment Act

1984 – Alain Mahillon becomes gener-al manager of the Hilton InternationalGuam. Hilton Hotels, Corp., completesthe installation of a private satellite sys-tem for computerized reservations andmessaging services

July 18, 1984 – The grand opening ofthe new Governor’s Wing is held. Thewing was designed by Thomas J. Davis,Inc., and built by Black Construction Corp.The new addition increased Hilton’s totalrooms to 477, the largest on Guam.

December 1986 – Hilton launches the

first Holiday Train in its lobby. The train would growto become a treasured Christmas tradition on Guam.

October 1987 – Hilton International, Co., is purchasedby London-based hotel chain Ladbroke Group PLC for$1 billion. The name of the Hilton International Guamis changed to Guam Hilton

1988 – Manfred H. Pieper becomes general managerof the Guam Hilton

1989 to 1991 – Several expansions and renovationprojects are completed, including a new pool, theTree Bar, and Islander Terrace restaurant renovations

December 19, 1990 – The Islander Terrace restaurantreopens after renovations. It is the first to comply withthe “1% for the arts” mandate, which says local artmust be displayed. Work from Jodi Flores and Rick Paare displayed

April 15, 1991 – Hilton International wins Japan’s“Service Industry Success Award” and cites the Hiltonas “the service company with the most outstandingrecord of commercial success in Japan”

May 1991 – Concrete Construction (Guam) Inc. is con-tracted to build a $72 million extension. The buildingwill be 13 stories, with 237 ocean-view rooms, andscheduled for completion in 1993

June 1991 – Hilton is the first corporate sponsor of theRecycling Association of Guam and is spotlighted asa company that is committed to environmental issueson Guam. Hilton establishes the “Guam Peace” com-mittee to address environmental issues

Fall 1991 – The 8th annual Fall Classic Tennis Tour-nament is co-sponsored by Hilton, USO, and MichelobLight

October 3, 1991 – The Mid-Pacific Invitational BoxingCompetition is held at the Tree Bar. Benefits from thecompetition benefit the Guam Boxing Association

May 1992 – Renovations of the sixth and seventhfloor of the main building are complete

August 28, 1992 – Typhoon Omar hits Guam, caus-ing minor damage, but resulting in a decline in visi-tor arrivals

September 19, 1992 – The Galleon Grill restaurantcloses after 20 years of operation.

March 21, 1993 – The topping-off ceremony is heldfor the 13-story Magalahi Tower

June 4, 1993 – Roy Yamaguchi, chef and owner ofRoy’s restaurants, attends a luncheon in his honor tocelebrate the establishment of Roy’s within the hotel

July 1993 – The Magalahi Tower officially opens

August 8, 1993 – A 7.8-magnitude earthquake caus-es $42 million in damage to the Guam Hilton, causingit to close for seven months for repairs

1994 – FSM Sports Systems installs Guam’s first com-petition standard for tennis courtsMarch 1, 1994 – The hotel reopens with 430 of the694 rooms ready for visitors

1995 – Manfred H. Pieper is promoted to vice presi-dent for Hilton’s East Asia and Thailand properties,while simultaneously maintaining his role as generalmanager of the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

1997 – John M. Kidd becomes hotel manager underPieper’s tenure as area vice president and generalmanager

February 14, 1997 – Tommy Okada and EleanorAlferas are the first to wed at the Hilton’s newlyopened chapel, called St. Grace’s by the Sea. The cer-emony is performed by Gov. Carl T.C. Gutierrez

February 15, 1997 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa cel-ebrates 25 years with a tennis tournament and artcompetition

March 1997 – Continental Micronesia awards two-year crew accommodations contract to the hotel

March 9, 1997 – A laser light show is held at the ho-tels’ fiesta-style picnic area, celebrating the 25th an-niversary. Event proceeds in the excess of $10,000benefit organizations such as Guam Mami, the Amer-ican Cancer Society, and the American Red Cross,Guam Chapter

March 14, 2000 – Mariah Carey visits Hilton during abrief public relations visit to Guam.

2000 – Manfred H. Pieper returns to Guam as gener-al manager of Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

November 2000 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa beginsits Diamond Club

January 26, 2002 – Manfred H. Pieper is named GuamBusiness 2001 Executive of the Year

February 18 to 22, 2002 – The hotel holds an art ex-hibition and contest as a part of its 30th anniversary

March 15, 2002 – The Hilton Guam Resort & Spa spon-sors its 30th anniversary golf tournament

December 8, 2002 – Supertyphoon Pongsona hitsGuam, which causes $16 million in damage. The ho-tel was sold to Da Vinci, a joint venture between U.S.and Japanese capital. The storm closed Genji Restau-rant and the Magahaga Spa Wing of the hotel

2003 – Severe Acure Respiratory Syndrome strikesAsia, halting travel for many months, causing visitorarrivals to slump significantly

2004 – New owners invest $15 million in renovationsto the hotel, which will be complete by the end of2006

February 2006 – Hilton International, Co., and Hil-ton Hotels, Corp., merge and are now one company

April 2006 – The Tasi Club opens in place of the oldMagahaga spa wing. The club boasts 95 luxuriousrooms and is a hotel within the hotel, with breakfast,cocktails, and local art

September 2006 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa do-nates $10,000 to the American Red Cross Guam Chap-ter from proceeds at its 9th annual golf tournament

October 2006 – Islander Terrace Restaurant under-goes a facelift and now has a moremodern and fashionable look. CaffeCino, the hotel’s coffee shop, is alsoredesigned to achieve more efficientoperation. The Hilton Guam Resort &Spa coins a new slogan, “A Brand NewLook, Same Hilton Smile”, to use dur-ing the renovations

February 2007 – Hilton Guam Re-sort & Spa celebrates its 35th an-niversary on Guam

Feb. 20, 2007 –Hilton Guam Resort& Spa celebrates its 35th Anniver-sary

July 2007 – Blackstone Group pur-chases Hilton Worldwide

Aug. 2007 – PHR Ken Corporation purchases HiltonGuam Resort & Spa from DaVinci RP Hotel Investors.

Jan. 2008 – Hilton Guam welcomes first charter flightsfrom mainland China.

Apr. 1, 2008 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa open’sGuam’s largest Business Center next to the Lobby, anda stunning new Executive Lounge on the 7th Floor ofthe Premier Tower.

June 2008 – PHR Ken Corp. finalizes its FranchiseAgreement with Hilton Worldwide.

Jun. 12, 2008 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa welcomesUnited States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates whileon a stop during his travels through Asia

Nov. 2008 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa is announcedas Guam’s Leading Resort by the World Travel Awards

Apr. 2009 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa announces thesoft opening of its 6,000 sq. ft. Wellness Center, whichfeatures Precor fitness machines, free weights, men’sand women’s locker rooms each with saunas, and golftraining equipment among other features

Jul. 1, 2009 – Nicolaus Priesnitz, former Hilton GuamResort & Spa Director of Operations and later Asst.General Manager, officially becomes General Manag-er of the 658-room resort

Aug. 23, 2009 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa welcomesSecretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, while on a stopduring his travels through Asia

March 11, 2010 – Hilton Guam takes the “Hafa AdaiPledge” supporting Guam Visitors Bureau’s initiative toincorporate Chamorro culture into everyday businesspractices.

March 2010 – The “Us Girls” (Philippine television per-sonalities Angel Aquino, Iya Villania and Cheska Gar-cia) film an episode at Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.

March 2010 – PHR Ken Corp and Mid-Pac celebratethe launch of Guam Beer, with a memorable oceansideevent at Hilton’s Cliffside. The event is attended byfamous Japanese sports figures, Osamu Higashio andRiko Higashio.

Apr. 1, 2010 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa opens Fish-erman’s Cove Seafood Restaurant and Grill in the for-mer Genji location of the hotel. The restaurant fea-tures a seafood-market concept, where guests areable to select their preferred seafood and have therestaurant chefs cook their selections to their speci-fications

Jun. 7, 2010 – Hilton begins to host InternationalTennis Federation tournaments, including the FuturesTournament and then in 2011, the first two Davis Cupmatches to be held on Guam.

October 2010 – Hilton opens Banyan Point, a newprivate relaxation area overlooking Tumon Bay, de-signed for hotel guests as well as weddings and ex-clusive functions.

Mar. 20, 2011 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa organizesa Japan disaster relief benefit concert after the tripledisasters – devastating earthquakes and tsunamis, aswell as a nuclear plant disaster. Visiting members ofAKB 48, a Japanese Pop group, extend their stay onGuam to perform at the benefit concert.

May 31, 2011 – Hilton Guam Resort & Spa’s Fisher-man’s Cove restaurant wins the Guam Visitors Bureau’sMost Outstanding Local Tourism Facility/Attraction in2010 award.

November 23, 2011 - After a two-year hiatus, theHoliday Express Train returns to Hilton.

Dec. 9, 2011 – Hilton General Manager Nicolaus Pries-nitz welcomed FIFA President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter toHilton. Blatter traveled to Guam with Asian FootballPresident Zhang Jilong to to inaugurate Guam Foot-ball Association’s new state-of-the-art soccer field inHarmon. Guam Football Association hosted Blatterat a VIP welcome dinner at Roy’s.

Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

Throughout the Years

Hilton Holiday Train ,early ’80s

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