KATHMANDU, Nepal — As the autumn trekking rush was about to crest, violent anti-corruption protests on Sept. 8–9, 2025, ripped through Kathmandu, leaving 72 people dead, more than 2,000 injured and Nepal’s crucial tourism engine suddenly idling.
A favorite overnight base for theme-park goers, convention attendees, and Orange County staycationers is in the midst of a top-to-bottom reimagining. Hilton Anaheim is currently undergoing a sweeping, property-wide renovation that doubles down on Southern California style, planet-minded upgrades, and guest-driven technology—all just blocks from Disneyland Resort.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A breezy, coastal-inspired Hilton property is rising along Transformation Way, promising travelers a full-service retreat adjacent to one of the world’s leading academic medical centers. Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic is scheduled to welcome its first guests in October 2025, according to a press release by Hilton.
