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PRESS RELEASE
HILTON HOTELS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER
FOR HILTON SYDNEY
Paul Hutton to manage Hilton’s flagship hotel in Australasia, the Hilton Sydney
Sydney, Australia – 18th December… Hilton Hotels Corporation has appointed Australian Paul
Hutton as the new General Manager of the Hilton Sydney. Paul, who was most recently General
Manager at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, is set to lead the team at the Hilton Sydney to new levels of
achievement and success.
Ashley Spencer, Vice President Operations, Hilton Hotels – Australasia said, “Paul’s experience
in all facets of hotel operations will ensure the Hilton Sydney continues to develop as Sydney’s
leading business, events and leisure hotel. Paul’s experience in managing large hotels with
significant food and beverage operations makes him the right person to take the Hilton Sydney to
the next level of success.”
Paul has loyally served Hilton Hotels around the world for more that 24 years, commencing with
Hilton as a food and beverage trainee at the Noga Hilton Geneva. He has extensive experience in
Australia having been the manager of Decanter’s Piano Bar at the Hilton on the Park – Melbourne
early in his career. In 1990,
Paul took up the challenge of successfully revitalising the hotel’s
restaurant, Gallery Café, and was then appointed Beverage Manager.
He took his expertise to the Hilton Sydney in 1992 to oversee the operations of seven F&B outlets
in the hotel. He was instrumental in updating training and induction manuals, formulating
business plans and budgets, and personally training staff in service excellence. The outlets
flourished under his direction as he pushed forward persistently with innovative marketing and
promotional activities.
Paul has since worked at the Hilton Abu Dhabi, Baynunah Hilton Tower, Dubai Hilton, Nile Hilton
Cairo, Egypt and Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest, Romania. In 2003, he became the General
Manager of Kuwait’s first integrated business, leisure and lifestyle resort, Kuwait Hilton & Resort.
Under his guidance, the property was voted the "Leading Hotel Choice" by Middle East business
travellers across the region in the annual 2004 Business Development Research Consultants
(BDRC) Middle East Business Guest Survey.
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The pinnacle of his career came when Paul was awarded “Best Hotel Manager” at the Worldwide
Hospitality Awards 2004. The Worldwide Hospitality Awards give recognition to hotel brand
innovations throughout the world and Paul was selected for the prestigious award after delivering
outstanding innovations, giving creative momentum to the hotel industry.
Paul has transferred to Sydney from the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, another of Hilton’s flagship
properties, where he had been General Manager for the past 3 years. Hutton is married to Lynne
and he has three daughters – Stephanie, Alina and Tanwen, aged 13, 6 and 5 respectively.
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About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
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leader in the full-service hospitality segment and one of the most recognized global names in the
industry. Hilton’s belief that Travel Should Take You Places
®
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guest experience and to the idea that travel can and should be transformative. Hilton’s variety of
services, amenities and programs are designed to give guests more choice and control over their
stays so they can be at their best, 24/7 whether they travel for business or leisure. Each unique
Hilton hotel and resort was designed to reflect the sense of place of its location; each team
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Hilton Hotels Australasia
Hilton Hotels has 9 properties in Australasia including the Hilton Sydney, Hilton Melbourne
Airport, Hilton on the Park Melbourne, Hilton Adelaide, Parmelia Hilton Perth, Hilton Brisbane,
Hilton Cairns, Hilton Auckland and the Fiji Beach Resort and Spa, managed by Hilton. The Hilton
Melbourne South Wharf is due to open in April 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Charlotte Seymour, Regional PR Manager Hilton Hotels Australasia (Sydney)
+61 29266 2091, +61 (0)447 710 099 / charlotte.seymour@hilton.com
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