Riding the hotel wave on the cusp of change

Hilton bullish on growth prospects in China, according to top executive

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, the world's largest hotel operator by market value, has big dreams in China, ones that are hinged closely to the country's rapid economic growth and burgeoning hospitality market, a top company official said.

Christopher Nassetta, chief executive and president of Hilton Worldwide, said the company plans to expand its footprint in China and also have more hotels in the pipeline. "By investing more resources, we want to consolidate our presence further," he said.