Hilton Worldwide signs an exclusive license agreement with Plateno Hotels Group, one of China's leading hospitality groups, to rapidly launch and develop the Hampton by Hilton brand in China (shown). Phil Cordell, global head of focused service and Hampton brand management, Hilton Worldwide (left) and Eric Wu, CFO of Plateno Hotels Group (right), participate in a ceremonial signing at a launch event in Beijing on October 30, 2014. (Photo: Hilton Worldwide)