1.   Hilton also acquired a resort in Hawaii.

2.   The agreement to acquire the resorts, which is expected to close in January, is important because Patriot can own and manage them.

3.   Chief operating officer Emmeline Yong said besides increasing its resort properties in the country, the company was also looking at acquiring resorts overseas.

4.   She said Leisure Holidays had acquired resorts in China, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia adding that the company planned to expand into Thailand and the Philippines.