HILTON HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO OPERATE THE WORLD'S FIRST WARNER BROS. HOTEL

Hospitality giant Hilton has been chosen to operate the world's first Warner Bros. hotel located in Abu Dhabi. The news follows a signing between Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Alzaabi and Hilton president MEA & Turkey Jochem-Jan Sleiffer. The two firms already had a relationship, inking a management deal for the upcoming Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Hotel three years ago. Once open in 2021, the WB Abu Dhabi will run under the Curio Collection flag, putting it in the upscale section of Hilton's expansive portfolio. The property will comprise 257 keys over eight levels, along with WB-branded restaurants, a WB shop, spa, fitness club, two pools and a kids club.