Hampton Hotels are part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio with hotels in over 2000 locations in North America, Europe and India, and it is continuously growing. The goal is to provide a detailed pleasant service so that no matter where you are in the world, you are getting the full Hampton experience.
The first Hampton Inn opened in Memphis, Tennessee in 1984. It became the first mid-price hotel chain to offer continental breakfast for free as well as allowing local phone calls free of charge. In 1995, the company introduced Hampton Inn and Suites, which was a huge success for the company. They were two hotel rooms with living and kitchen areas.
By 1999, Hampton Inn had joined Hilton Worldwide, a company that has over 90 countries operating all over the world.
Franchise System
Hampton is a brand that is stable, strong and consistent with a brand image that is recognised and trusted. Alongside a company that is backed up by operational support and marketing resources from the Hilton, the franchising opportunities are endless. Franchisees get a framework that is bound with long term sustained success.
In terms of costs, Hampton by Hilton has relationships with third party sources that cover the costs of the franchise fee, start-up costs, equipment and payroll.
Once you have applied for the franchise, the summary goes to the Hilton Franchise Development Committee for approval.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Strengthening Communities
Community is extremely important to Hampton by Hilton and all across the world it attempts to develop and create tighter communities in all its locations. Hampton has volunteered thousands of hours and donated millions of dollars towards strengthening communities around the globe.
Its Hands-On Hamptonality Program is how they fulfill their commitment to bring communities closer. It aims to inspire acts of community service. One of the initiatives that came from this was 31 Days of Hands of Hamponality which challenged team members to do one thing in their communities each day for 31 days.
An addition to the Hands-On Hamponality was The Global Mouth of Service, which is the annual celebration that celebrates the hospitality and generosity of Hampton team members.
News
Hampton just recently debuted 11 new properties along the east and west coast of the United States. It is believed they will do very well due to the harsh winter conditions making people seek the sun and sea for their holidays.
The Interstate Europe Hotels and Resorts UK were successful in obtaining the management contract of the new Hampton by Hilton Stansted Airport Hotel. The management took on a building that has 357 bedrooms and it is one of the largest Hampton By Hilton properties that exists.
Sources
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com
http://ingrouphospitality.com/31-days-of-hands-on-hamptonality/
https://www.hotelowner.co.uk/9996-interstate-hampton-hilton-stansted/
Quick facts
Year business began:
1984
Franchising since:
1984
Estimated number of units:
2,150