Hilton to Inspire with biggest APAC deal in Korea

The hotel will continue to be managed by INSPIRE Entertainment Resort under a franchise agreement.

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort (Exterior)
Besides a casino and three hotel towers, the integrated resort also takes in MICE facilities, a 15,000-seat performance arena, and other facilities.

Hilton has announced a landmark agreement between its flagship brand and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon. To be managed by the South Korean integrated resort under a franchise agreement, the 1,275-room  property will be Hilton’s largest in Asia Pacific.

All three hotel towers will operate under the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, A Hilton Partner Hotel brand. Located just 15 minutes from Incheon International Airport on Yeongjong Island, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort features a 15,000-seat performance arena, South Korea’s first of its kind, and a range of MICE facilities.

There is also an indoor water park under a glass dome, a 150-meter “digital entertainment street”, casino, outdoor entertainment park, and an array of shopping and dining.

Chen Si, president of INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, said: “Partnering with Hilton, a hospitality leader with a powerful global reputation and loyalty ecosystem, enables INSPIRE to connect with travellers across Asia and beyond.”

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, A Hilton Partner Hotel, will participate in the Hilton Honors loyalty programme for Hilton’s 24 brands.

Joseph Khairallah, area vice president and head of Japan, Korea & Micronesia, Hilton, pointed out: “Hilton was one of the first international hotel brands to enter South Korea in 1983. Our partnership with INSPIRE builds on this legacy as we continue to shape world-class travel experiences in the country.”