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HILTON WORLDWIDE FRANCHISING LPHAMPTON INN BY HILTONHAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTONFRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTCANADAVersion Date: June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
IMPORTANT NOTICEIf you are entitled to receive this Disclosure Document under the laws of the provinces ofAlberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, or Prince Edward Island(“Disclosure Provinces”), then this Disclosure Document has been provided to you under theAlberta Franchises Act, the British Columbia Franchises Act, Manitoba’s The Franchises Act,the New Brunswick Franchises Act, the Ontario Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure),2000, or the Prince Edward Island Franchises Actor (the "Acts"), respectively, and we willobserve the applicable waiting period after delivery of this Disclosure Document. The certificatesof our officers that are required by various Disclosure Provinces are attached to this DisclosureDocument after Article 29.If you reside in a province other than the Disclosure Provinces, or if you reside in a DisclosureProvince but are subject to an exemption or exclusion under the Acts from the entitlement toreceive a Disclosure Document, then we have provided this Disclosure Document to you forinformational purposes only, and on a voluntary basis. The information in this DisclosureDocument has been prepared pursuant to the laws of the Disclosure Provinces for distribution toprospective franchisees in those provinces who we are required to provide it to pursuant to theActs. Accordingly, some of the information contained in the Disclosure Document is specific toprospective franchisees in one or more of the Disclosure Provinces only and, as a result, maynot be correct for you or applicable to the operation of a franchise in your area. You areencouraged to make your own investigations to ensure the accuracy of the information.If the Hotel is or will be located in the province of Quebec, please see Article 28 for certaininformation that applies only to Hotels located in Quebec.Statements Required by Ontario’s Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 20001.A commercial credit report is a report which may include information on the franchisor’sbusiness background, banking information, credit history and trade references. Suchreports may be obtained from private credit reporting companies and may provideinformation useful in making an investment decision.2.Independent legal and financial advice in relation to the franchise agreement should besought prior to entering into the franchise agreement.3.A prospective franchisee is strongly encouraged to contact any current or previousfranchisees prior to entering into the franchise agreement.4.The cost of goods and services acquired under the franchise agreement may notcorrespond to the lowest cost of the goods and services available in the marketplace.Statements Required by British Columbia’s Franchises Act, Manitoba’s The FranchisesAct, New Brunswick’s Franchises Act, and Prince Edward Island’s Franchises Act1.A prospective franchisee should seek information on the franchisor and on thefranchisor’s business background, banking affairs, credit history and trade references.2.A prospective franchisee should seek expert independent legal and financial advice inrelation to franchising and the franchise agreement prior to entering into the franchiseagreement.June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
3.A prospective franchisee should contact current and previous franchisees prior toentering into the franchise agreement.4.Lists of current and previous franchisees and their contact information can be found inthis disclosure document.June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLE 1ARTICLE 2ARTICLE 3ARTICLE 4ARTICLE 5ARTICLE 6ARTICLE 7ARTICLE 8ARTICLE 9ARTICLE 10ARTICLE 11ARTICLE 12ARTICLE 13ARTICLE 14ARTICLE 15ARTICLE 16ARTICLE 17ARTICLE 18ARTICLE 19ARTICLE 20ARTICLE 21ARTICLE 22ARTICLE 23ARTICLE 24ARTICLE 25ARTICLE 26ARTICLE 27ARTICLE 28ARTICLE 29BUSINESS BACKGROUND OF THE FRANCHISOR . 1BUSINESS EXPERIENCE . 5CONVICTIONS, CHARGES, JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS . 8BANKRUPTCY . 15FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . 16INITIAL FRANCHISE FEES AND OTHER FEES . 16OTHER COSTS OF ESTABLISHING THE FRANCHISE . 31ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS . 38FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS . 38FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS . 42TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE . 43ADVERTISING INFORMATION . 46ADMINISTRATION OF THE MONTHLY PROGRAM FEE . 48RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASE AND SALE OFGOODS AND SERVICES . 48REBATES . 53TRADEMARKS AND COMMERCIAL SYMBOLS . 54LICENSES, PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS . 56PERSONAL PARTICIPATION IN THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS, INCLUDINGSECURITY INTERESTS AND PERSONAL GUARANTIES . 61TERRITORY . 62INFORMATION ON OTHER FRANCHISEES . 65AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE FRANCHISE . 67TERMINATION . 67ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (APPLICABLE ONLY IN THEPROVINCE OF ONTARIO) . 73NOTICE OF RESCISSION AND EFFECT OF CANCELLATION IN ALBERTA(APPLICABLE ONLY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA) . 73RIGHT OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES IN ALBERTA (APPLICABLE ONLY INTHE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA) . 74ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE APPLICABLE IN NEW BRUNSWICK PROVINCEONLY . 75ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE APPLICABLE IN MANITOBA PROVINCE ONLY . 75ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE APPLICABLE IN QUEBEC PROVINCE ONLY . 75RECEIPT BY FRANCHISEE . 80TABLE OF EXHIBITSEXHIBIT AEXHIBIT A-1EXHIBIT BEXHIBIT B-1EXHIBIT CEXHIBIT DEXHIBIT EEXHIBIT FEXHIBIT GEXHIBIT G-1EXHIBIT HEXHIBIT IEXHIBIT JFranchise Agreement and AddendumDevelopment Incentive NoteInformation Technology System Agreement (HITS Agreement)Information Technology System Agreement (HITS Agreement) for QuebecFranchise ApplicationGuaranty of Franchise AgreementList of Current FranchiseesList of Former FranchiseesFinancial Statements of Hilton Worldwide Franchising LPFinancial Statements of Hilton Worldwide Manage LimitedTable of Contents – Brand Standards ManualLender Comfort Letter FormsReceiptJune 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
ARTICLE 1BUSINESS BACKGROUND OF THE FRANCHISOR1.1The FranchisorTo simplify the language in this Disclosure Document, “we” or “us” means Hilton WorldwideFranchising LP. “You” means the person(s) who signs the Franchise Agreement. If you are abusiness entity, “you” includes the business entity and its owners. The “Brand” refers to thename or names under which we will license you to operate a hotel. This Disclosure Documentdescribes our licenses for hotels under the Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn by Hilton (collectivelyreferred to as “Hampton Inn”) and Hampton Inn & Suites/Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton(collectively referred to as “Hampton Inn & Suites”) Brands. Capitalized words not defined inthis Disclosure Document have the meaning set forth in the Franchise Agreement.We are a limited partnership formed on March 12, 2014, under the laws of England and Wales,with registered number LP015958. Our principal business address is Maple Court, Central Park,Reeds Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4QQ UK and our telephone number is 44 207856 8000. In connection with the offer of this franchise, we do business under the names“Hampton Inn,” “Hampton Inn by Hilton,” “Hampton Inn & Suites,” and “Hampton Inn & Suites byHilton.”We became the franchisor of hotels which operate under the Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn &Suites Brands for all locations outside the United States of America, including the District ofColumbia and its territories and possessions (“US”) in July 2014.Our parent company is Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc., a Delaware corporationformed on July 12, 2016 (“Hilton”). Hilton’s parent company is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.,a Delaware corporation formed on March 18, 2010 (NYSE: HLT) (“Hilton Worldwide”). Theprincipal business address of both companies is 7930 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 1100, McLean,Virginia 22102 USA.Hilton became our parent company on January 4, 2017, as the successor to our previousparent company, Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (“Park”). Together, Hilton and Park haveconducted a guest lodging business since 1946. Park was originally called Hilton HotelsCorporation ("HHC") from May 29, 1946 to December 19, 2009. It changed its name to HiltonWorldwide, Inc. (“HWI”) on December 20, 2009, and to Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. on June 1,2016. On January 4, 2017, Park became an independent company in a spin-off transaction. Asa result of that spin-off, nearly all company-owned hotels were divested with Park. Forconvenience, all references to “Hilton” in this Disclosure Document include HHC, HWI, and Parkduring the relevant time frames for each, unless otherwise noted.Our predecessor, Hampton Inns International Franchise LLC, a Delaware limited liabilitycompany, offered franchises for Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels for all locationsoutside the US from October 2007 through June 2014. Before that time, certain internationalsubsidiaries of Hilton (collectively, “Hilton International Companies”) offered franchises forHampton by Hilton locations outside the Americas from 2006 to October 2007. In October 2007,the Hilton International Companies assigned all of their Franchise Agreements governingHampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels to HLT International Existing Franchise HoldingLLC, a Delaware limited liability company.1June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited as the Franchise Service ProviderHilton Worldwide Manage Limited (“HWML”) is our general partner and affiliate. HWML is alimited company formed on December 7, 2010, under the laws of England and Wales, withregistered number 7462067. HWML has provided development and management services toselected hotels outside the US since July 2014.Under an operating agreement (“Operating Agreement”), we and certain other affiliates engagedHWML to perform our respective duties and obligations under our Franchise Agreementsoutside the US. As long as we are your franchisor and the Operating Agreement is in effect,HWML will provide services to you on our behalf under the terms of your Franchise Agreement,either directly or through other of our affiliates. However, as long as we are your franchisor wewill be responsible for fulfilling all our duties and obligations under your Franchise Agreement. IfHWML fails to perform its obligations under the Operating Agreement, it may be replaced as thefranchise service provider.Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited as the FranchisorOn January 1, 2018, two changes were made in our relationship with HWML. First, all existingFranchise Agreements that we had previously signed for Hilton Worldwide brand hotels inCanada were transferred to HWML. Second, HWML became the franchisor for all HiltonWorldwide brands for all new locations outside the US, except in Canada (and a limited numberof other territories).We remain the initial franchisor for all Hilton Worldwide brand hotels in Canada. However, allnew Franchise Agreements that we sign for hotels in Canada will be transferred to HWMLannually, on or about December 31st of each year (an “Annual Sweep”). The purpose of thisarrangement is for tax efficiency. As a result, HWML will become the franchisor for, and provideservices for, you on a going-forward basis after the first Annual Sweep following the executionof your Franchise Agreement. Accordingly, with respect to your Franchise Agreement,references to us in connection with the performance of our obligations under your FranchiseAgreement will mean HWML after the first Annual Sweep following the execution of yourFranchise Agreement.For the avoidance of doubt, we have included HWML when considering matters disclosed in thisDisclosure Document and have made notations as appropriate. HWML’s financial statementsare attached as Exhibit G-1.The person authorized to accept service on behalf of us and HWML in Alberta is LawrenceWeinberg at Cassels Brock & Blackwell, LLP, Suite 1250, Millennium Tower, 440 – 2nd AvenueSW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5E9; in British Columbia at Suite 2200, HSBC Building, 885 WestGeorgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3E8; and in Ontario at Suite 2100, 40 King Street W,Toronto ON M5H 3C2. The person in Manitoba authorized to accept service on behalf of usand HWML is Gregory J. Tallon, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, 201 Portage Avenue,Suite 2200, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3. We and HWML do not have a registered agent forservice of process in the provinces of New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island or elsewhere inCanada.2June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
1.2The Franchised BusinessWe license the Hampton Inn hotel system ("System"), which consists of the elements, includingknow-how, which we periodically designate to identify hotels operating worldwide under our twoBrands: “Hampton Inn” hotels, designed to provide distinctive, high-quality hotel service to thepublic at moderate prices, and “Hampton Inn & Suites” hotels, designed to combine standardguest rooms with a significant block of guest suites. (Guest rooms and guest suites are referredto as "Guest Rooms".) Although we offer licenses in Canada for hotels under the “by Hilton”tagline, under rare circumstances, we may still permit franchisees to operate hotels in Canadaunder the names “Hampton Inn” and “Hampton Inn & Suites” without the “by Hilton” tagline. TheSystem currently includes the Marks (see Article 16); access to a reservation service;advertising, publicity and other marketing programs and materials; training programs andmaterials; standards, specifications and policies for construction, furnishing, operation,appearance and service of the hotel; and other elements we refer to in the FranchiseAgreement (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A), in the Manual (see Article 14) or in othercommunications to you, and programs for our inspecting your hotel and consulting with you. Wemay add elements to the System or modify, alter or delete elements of the System.We franchise the non-exclusive right to use the System in the operation of your hotel undereither the Hampton Inn Brand or the Hampton Inn & Suites Brand, at a specified location. Youmust follow the high standards we have established as the essence of the System and you maybe required to make future investments. The Franchise Agreement you sign will provide for newdevelopment, change of ownership, re-licensing, or conversion, depending on your situation.These situations are referred to in this Disclosure Document as "New Development," "Changeof Ownership," “Re-licensing”, and "Conversion," respectively. Adaptive Reuse is also identifiedas a category on the Franchise Application. It is a form of conversion.During the term of the license, we may offer to amend your Franchise Agreement as part of theoffer of a new program or for some other reason. If you agree to the proposed changes, youmust sign our then current form of amendment that will contain our standard estoppel andgeneral release.1.3Our Affiliates and their PredecessorsHilton, through its subsidiaries, currently holds the rights to the following principal marks andtheir related guest lodging systems (“Hilton Worldwide Brands”): Canopy by Hilton, Conrad ,Curio - a Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton , Hilton Garden Inn , Home2 Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton,Tapestry Collection by Hilton , Tru by Hilton, and Waldorf Astoria .Promus Hotel Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated in May 1995 (“Promus”),licensed, owned and operated Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels between May1995 and October 2007. Its predecessor franchised Hampton Inn hotels from 1983 to 1995,and franchised Hampton Inn & Suites hotels from 1993 to 1995. Promus also licensed, ownedand operated Embassy Suites hotels between May 1995 and October 2007 and its variouspredecessors did so between 1984 and May 1995. On December 1, 1999, Hilton acquiredPromus’s indirect corporate parent and Hilton became the ultimate parent of Promus and all itsaffiliates. On October 24, 2007, Promus assigned all of its Franchise Agreements governingHampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels in the United States to our affiliate, HLT ExistingFranchise Holding LLC. Hampton Inns Franchise LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,3June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
was the franchisor of Hampton Inn hotels within the United States from October 24, 2007 toMarch 29, 2015.Hilton Franchise Holding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, formed in September 2007(“HFH”), became the franchisor of hotels that operate under the Hampton Inn Brand in the 50states of the United States of America, its Territories and Possessions and the District ofColumbia (“US”) on March 30, 2015. HFH has also been the franchisor in the US for Canopyand Curio – a Collection by Hilton Brand hotels since October 15, 2014; Conrad, EmbassySuites, DoubleTree Suites, Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2 Suites by Hilton, HomewoodSuites by Hilton, and Waldorf Astoria Brand hotels since March 30, 2015; Tru by Hilton hotelssince December 1, 2015; and Tapestry Collection by Hilton since December 1, 2016. HFH alsooffers eforea spa franchises in the US to franchisees of DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hilton,Curio, and Tapestry Brand hotels, as an addendum to the hotel franchise agreement under thedisclosure documents for those Brands.Promus offered licenses for hotels in Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America and theCaribbean (collectively, “the Americas excluding the United States”) under the names HamptonInn by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton between January 2007 and October 2007.HFH’s predecessors for the offer of franchises in the US before March 30, 2015, include thefollowing entities at various times for the specified Brands:Brand OfferedCanopyConradCurio – a Collection by HiltonDoubleTreeEforea SpaEmbassy SuitesHampton Inn andHampton Inn & SuitesHiltonHilton Garden InnHome2 Suites by HiltonHomewood Suites by HiltonTapestry Collection by HiltonTru by HiltonWaldorf AstoriaPredecessor Franchisor EntityNoneConrad Franchise LLCHilton Inns, Inc.Hilton WorldwideDoubletree Franchise LLCDoubletree Hotel Systems, Inc.Doubletree Franchise LLCEmbassy Suites Franchise LLCHilton Franchise LLCEmbassy Suites Franchise LLCPromus Hotels, Inc.Hampton Inns Franchise LLCPromus Hotels, Inc.Hilton Franchise LLCHilton Inns, Inc.Hilton Garden Inns Franchise LLCHilton Inns, Inc.HLT ESP Franchise LLCHomewood Suites Franchise LLCPromus Hotels, Inc.NoneNoneWaldorf Astoria Franchise LLCHilton Inns, Inc.Dates OfferedNot ApplicableOctober 2007 to March 2015September 2007 to October 2007July 2, 2014 to October 14, 2014October 2007 to March 2015February 1989 to October 2007December 2011 to March 2015December 2011 to March 2015December 2011 to March 2015October 2007 to March 2015March 1984 to October 2007October 2007 to March 2015March 1983 to October 2007October 2007 to March 2015July 1962 to October 2007October 2007 to March 2015March 1990 to October 2007January 2009 to March 2015October 2007 to March 2015March 1988 to October 2007N/AN/AOctober 2007 to March 2015January 2007 to October 2007In this Disclosure Document, we may collectively refer to our affiliated predecessor franchisorentities as the “former franchising entities.”4June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
The following affiliates provide products or services to our franchisees, and to other hotelsoperating under Hilton Worldwide brands: Hilton Reservations Worldwide, L.L.C. d/b/a Hilton Reservations & Customer Care,successor-in-interest to Hilton Service Corporation ("Reservations Worldwide") willprovide you with its national and international reservation services and systems("Reservation Service"). (See Articles 6 and 14) Hilton Supply Management LLC (“HSM”) distributes hotel furniture, furnishings, fixtures,equipment and supplies, and certain food and beverage supplies. (See Articles 6 and14) Hilton Honors Worldwide, LLC ("Hilton Honors Worldwide") operates and administers theHilton Honors guest reward program. You must participate in the programs of HiltonHonors Worldwide. (See Article 6) Hilton Systems Solutions, LLC ("HSS") provides computer hardware, software andsupport services and signs Hilton’s Information Technology System Agreement (“HITSAgreement”). Various of our affiliates own, lease and/or manage Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn &Suites hotels throughout the world. In certain situations, you may choose to have ouraffiliate HWML or one of its affiliates manage your hotel under a managementagreement, to be signed at the same time as, or after, you sign your FranchiseAgreement. It is possible that, after the first Annual Sweep after the execution of yourFranchise Agreement, HWML will be your franchisor and your hotel manager.ARTICLE 2BUSINESS EXPERIENCEChief Executive Officer and President: Christopher J. NassettaMr. Nassetta has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Hilton Worldwide sinceSeptember 2013. He has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Hilton sinceDecember 2007, and was also a Director of Hilton from December 2007 to October 2013. Heserved as HFH’s Chief Executive Officer and President from October 2013 to January 2015. Heserved as Chief Executive Officer and President of the former franchising entities from October2013 until April 2015. Mr. Nassetta was President and Chief Executive Officer of Host Hotels &Resorts, Inc., in Bethesda, Maryland, from 2000 to November 2007.Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President: Kevin J. JacobsMr. Jacobs has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of HiltonWorldwide since September 2013, and has also held those positions with HFH since September2013 and with us since March 2014. He has served as Chief Financial Officer and ExecutiveVice President of Hilton since October 2013. Mr. Jacobs served as Chief Financial Officer andExecutive Vice President of the former franchising entities from October 2013 to April 2015.Mr. Jacobs also served as a Director of Hilton from December 2007 to July 2015; as Senior VicePresident, and Treasurer and Director of Hilton from March 1, 2010 to November 2012; asSenior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Treasurer of Hilton from May 2009 toNovember 2012; and as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy of Hilton from June 2008 toMay 2009.5June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
General Counsel and Executive Vice President: Kristin A. CampbellMs. Campbell has served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of HiltonWorldwide since September 2013, and has held those positions with HFH since October 2013and with us since March 2014. She has served as General Counsel, Executive Vice Presidentand Secretary of Hilton since June 2011. Ms. Campbell served as a Director of Hilton fromJune 2011 to July 2015, and as a Director of the former franchising entities from October 2013to April 2015. Ms. Campbell served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary ofStaples, Inc. in Framingham, Massachusetts from 2007 to June 2011.Executive Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer: Christopher SilcockMr. Silcock has served as Senior Vice President of our General Partner, HWML, since July2014. Mr. Silcock has served as Executive Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer of HiltonWorldwide and Hilton since September 2015. He served as Senior Vice President Sales &Revenue Management of Hilton Worldwide and Hilton from September 2014 to August 2015.Mr. Silcock served as Senior Vice President Commercial Services of Hilton Worldwide andHilton from October 2013 to September 2014. He served as Global Head – RevenueManagement for Hilton Worldwide and Hilton from August 2009 to September 2013. Mr. Silcockserved as Vice President – Revenue and Service Delivery of Hilton Worldwide and Hilton fromAugust 2004 to August 2009.Executive Vice President – Chief Customer Officer: Jonathan WitterMr. Witter has served as Chief Customer Officer of Hilton Worldwide since April 2017. Heserved as President of the Retail and Direct Banking divisions of Capital One Bank fromDecember 2010 to April 2017. Previously, Mr. Witter was Managing Director and President ofMorgan Stanley Private Bank NA, and Chief Operating Officer of Morgan Stanley’s RetailBanking Group from January 2009 to December 2010. Before that time, he was Executive VicePresident and Head of General Bank Distribution at Wachovia Bank from February 2004 toJanuary 2009.President – Global Development: Ian R. CarterMr. Carter has served as President – Global Development of Hilton Worldwide and Hilton sinceSeptember 2013. He served as President – Global Operations of Hilton from March 2008 toSeptember 2013. Mr. Carter served as Director, Executive Vice President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Hilton International, in Watford, United Kingdom, from January 2005 to March 2008.Executive Vice President: Simon Robert VincentMr. Vincent has served as Area President of our General Partner, HWML, since July 2014. Mr.Vincent has served as Hilton’s Executive Vice President since March 2014, headquartered inWatford, United Kingdom. He served as Executive Vice President of the internationalfranchising entities from May 2008 through June 2014, and as Hilton International’s AreaPresident Hilton UK and Ireland from January 2007 through June 2014. Mr. Vincent was ChiefExecutive for Opodo Limited, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, from 2002 through2006.Senior Vice President: Brian WilsonMr. Wilson has served as Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel of our GeneralPartner, HWML, since July 2014, and as a Director since March 2014. Mr. Wilson has servedas Hilton’s Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Europe since September 2008.He held similar positions with the international franchising entities from September 2008 throughJune 2014. Mr. Wilson has been affiliated with Hilton International since September 1988,holding various titles during his tenure, including Hilton International’s Executive Director - Legal6June 30, 2017, as amended January 1, 2018 Canada Hampton
Administration & Deputy Secretary from March 1996 through June 2014. He is headquartered inWatford, United Kingdom.Vice President Operations Finance EMEA: James PercivalMr. Percival has served as a Director of our general partner, HWML, since August 2014. Hehas served as Hilton’s Vice President Operations Finance EMEA since April 2011. Beforejoining Hilton, he served as Vice President Finance with the Jumeirah Group in Dubai fromMarch 2004 to March 2011. Mr. Percival is headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom.Vice President Asset Management EMEA: James TynanMr. Tynan has served as a Director of our general partner, HWML, since January 2015. Mr.Tynan has also served as Hilton’s Vice President Asset Management EMEA since September2009. He is headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom.Vice President-International Controller: Stuart BeasleyMr. Beasley has served as a Director of our general partner, HWML, since June 2014. He hasserved as Vice President-Global Corporate Accounting of Hilton since June 2014. He waspreviously Hilton’s Senior Director- Assistant Controller International from January 2013 to May2014 and has been employed in various capacities with Hilton since January 2008. Mr. Beasleyis headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom.Senior Vice President and Category Head – Focused Service and All Suites Brands: BillDuncanMr. Duncan has served as Hilton’s Senior Vice President and Category Head – FocusedService and All Suites Brands since November 2017. From January 2016 to November 2017,Mr. Duncan served as Hilton’s Senior Vice President – Global Head – All Suites Br
Hampton by Hilton locations outside the Americas from 2006 to October 2007. In October 2007, the . Hilton International Companies assigned all of their Franchise Agreements governing Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels to HLT International Existing Fra
