Christopher J. Nassetta voted International Hotelier of the Year
29 April 2011
Christopher J. Nassetta, president & CEO of Hilton Worldwide has received the award for International Hotelier of the Year award at the China Hotel Investment Conference held in Shanghai.
The CHIC Awards recognize industry leaders, rising talent and hotels setting high benchmarks.
“This prestigious award recognizes truly outstanding industry leadership, and I would like to thank Chris for his significant contributions to the industry in China and beyond, and congratulate him on this achievement,” said Steve Rushmore, president & founder of HVS, which organizes the CHIC conference and manages the award nominations through the CHIC Advisory Board.
The honor was bestowed upon Nassetta for his outstanding contributions to the international hospitality industry.
“It is an incredible honor to receive this award,” said Nassetta. “I’m very optimistic about the future of our business, particularly here in China, and I’m excited about the prospects of our company to lead the way during an incredible period of growth.”
Christopher Nassetta joined Hilton Worldwide as President and Chief Executive Officer in December 2007. Previously he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. a position he held since 2000. He joined Host in 1995 as Executive Vice President and was elected Chief Operating Officer in 1997.
