I happened upon this article, dated Sept 22, 2011, on hotelinteractive.com:

Hilton Worldwide confirmed today at the South America Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference hosted by HVS Argentina (SAHIC 2011) in Santiago, Chile, that the company’s expansion plans in Latin America are stronger than ever in the company’s 93 year history. As conference patrons, Hilton Worldwide is committed to cementing its focus on Latin America as a target market for the company’s growth and reinforces its desire to introduce new Hilton Worldwide brands to new markets, proven by its recent opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport.

Bill Fortier, senior vice president, development The Americas, for Hilton Worldwide, commented, “Hilton Worldwide has a strategic commitment to expand globally, and Latin America is a high priority target for our expansion. With recent openings added to our regional portfolio and new developments added to our pipeline, we are fully committed to the region. Latin America continues to afford us exciting opportunities, in both business and resort destinations with potential for further growth.”

Hilton Worldwide currently has 45 hotels and resorts throughout Latin America with the following properties welcomed to the portfolio this year:

• Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport, Chile
• DoubleTree by Hilton Queretaro, Mexico
• Hilton Garden Inn Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

By the end of 2013, the company’s presence in Latin America is expected to surpass 60 hotels with a robust pipeline that includes:

Argentina
Hilton Iguazu
Hilton Ushuaia
Hilton Garden Inn Zarate

Brazil
DoubleTree by Hilton Itacimirim

Colombia
Hilton Bogota, Colombia - 2011

Mexico
Hampton Inn by Hilton Ciudad del Carmen - 2011
DoubleTree by Hilton Saltillo - 2011
DoubleTree by Hilton Merida
DoubleTree by Hilton Mexico City Airport
Hilton Puerto Vallarta
Hilton Garden Inn Queretaro
Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara Expo
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Los Cabos

Panama
The Panamera, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hilton Panama
DoubleTree by Hilton Panama City - 2011
Hilton Garden Inn Panama

Peru
Hilton Lima Miraflores

Hilton Worldwide’s Latin America development team is working diligently to continue this momentum and bringing new brands to new markets, offering unique features for specific market needs. The team is establishing a presence for Hilton Worldwide throughout the region with management and franchise agreements, including new builds and conversions.