Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Opulent Group, for the conversion of a hotel in the capital city of Bujumbura in Burundi, East Africa.
The 130-room DoubleTree by Hilton Bujumbura will open early in 2014.
Formerly Novotel, the property will undergo an extensive 18-month improvement and rebranding programme before opening under the DoubleTree by Hilton banner. Property renovation includes all key areas of the hotel, including full refurbishment of the hotel lobby and renovation of all guest and meeting rooms. As part of the programme, a new business centre and fitness centre will also be introduced into the hotel for the first time.