Hilton Las Vegas - Hilton no more?

*TT* · #1 08-05-2007, 04:02 PM

I just saw this quote from the Las Vegas Review Journal. Does this mean the Hilton's right to the name expires next year?

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The $18.5 billion buyout of the Hilton Hotels Corp. by the Blackstone Group does not affect the Las Vegas Hilton, which is owned by a joint-venture partnership led by Los Angeles-based Colony Capital.

Colony Capital signed a licensing agreement to continue using the Hilton brand until 2008.

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W brad · #2 08-05-2007, 04:12 PM

It seems that Paris Hilton has so sullied the Hilton brand name that they will now be known as the Barry Bonds Hotel chain.

BigBuffet · #3 08-05-2007, 04:17 PM

Does anyone really care about the Hilton? I know I don't. Last time I was there was 1987 for the two Tyson title fights.

that_pope · #4 08-05-2007, 04:18 PM

Star Trek fans care...

youtalkfunny · #5 08-05-2007, 04:20 PM

Sports bettors care...

pismeyer · #6 08-05-2007, 04:36 PM

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Star Trek fans care...

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It's just so cool...

Yeah, I'm a closet Trekkie.

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BigBuffet · #7 08-05-2007, 04:37 PM

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Star Trek fans care...

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Move out of your parent's basement and get a job. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Dondoh · #8 08-05-2007, 04:48 PM

That would be and EXPENSIVE sign to replace...

*TT* · #9 08-05-2007, 04:56 PM

The modern day poker rule book which is used by most Vegas casinos was created for the Hilton, its till called the "Hilton rulebook" to this day.

Dr. Detroit · #10 08-05-2007, 05:03 PM

This is a standard thing in franchising; Strictly means that his operating agreement is expiring and a new deal needs to be struck. That being said, it is possible they could go with a different operator...but highly unlikely.