The UK's Hilton Group has said its third quarter operating profits are at a similar level to last year.

BBC: Hilton profits steady

Some even hope that Sir Ian will revive plans for a joint takeover of Britain's Hilton Group and America's Hilton Hotels, to reunite the brand.

ECONOMIST: Room for reservations

In mid November, Apollo Global Management, Kennedy Wilson, and the U.S Blackstone Group (Hilton hotels) tipped 400 millions euros into Irish acquisitions.

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Penney met members of the Fashion Group International at the Hilton Hotel on October 2, 2012.

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Hilton Foundation and Manus, the support group of the Fowler Museum.

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The chain is joining competitors racing to expand in the region, including Hilton Worldwide Inc. and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, owner of the Radisson Blu brand.

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