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Hilton Prague And Hilton Prague Old Town Announce New Director Of Business Development

Hilton Prague and Hilton Prague Old Town are pleased to announce the appointment of Florent Barral as director of business development, Hilton Prague and Hilton Prague Old Town. Originally from France, Barral is transferring from Hilton Evian-les-Bains where served as business development manager since 2012.

Educated at both the Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Rennes in France and Kent State University in the United States, Barral has worked in France, Spain, the United States and Argentina. Barral brings a wealth of experience from his international career which includes positions in the hotel, golf, consumer goods and supermarket industries. Hilton Hotels in Prague will also benefit from his marketing and business skills.

In his new role, Barral is looking forward to further strengthening Hilton Prague’s position as the leading European business hotel and focus on continuing the great performance and brand recognition Hilton Prague Old Town has achieved over the recent years.

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About Hilton Prague

With 791 rooms, suites and apartments, Hilton Prague is the largest modern upscale hotel in the Czech Republic catering to the needs of both the business executive and holiday travellers. The hotel features three restaurants including the flagship CzecHouse Grill & Rotisserie and Café & Bistro open round the clock, and two bars including renovated Cloud 9 sky bar & lounge with stunning city views, as well as a Cybex health club & spa with an indoor pool and squash court. The hotel also offers an Executive Lounge and state-of-the-art meeting facilities with a Congress Hall for up to 1,500 guests, a Grand Ballroom for 650 guests and 37 versatile meeting and banquet rooms. Hilton Prague is located on the right bank of the Vltava River within walking distance from the city centre, just 20 km from the Prague Vaclav Havel International Airport.

Awards:
Best Business Hotel in Eastern Europe for five consecutive years, Business Traveller Awards 2014 Best Business Hotel in the Czech Republic for five consecutive years, Business Destinations Awards 2014 Best Business Hotel in the Czech Republic for two consecutive years, World Travel Awards 2014

About Hilton Prague Old Town Hilton Prague Old Town with its 303 rooms is located in the heart of the city amidst many of its key attractions. It offers guests truly authentic, yet modern Prague experience. In addition to the Zinc restaurant focusing on modern European cuisine with Asian flavours and Zinc lounge & bar, the hotel offers 1,200 m˛ of dedicated meeting space and the flexibility to accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 800 people, with fourteen meeting rooms as well as the stylish Dvorak Ballroom, all with hi-tech audio-visual equipment. Guests can also enjoy access to an Executive Lounge and Cybex health club & spa with a pool. Awards: One of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Czech Republic, 2014 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards