Hilton Group chief executive David Michels said: 'I am deeply shocked and distressed by the death of Anthony. A colleague and friend of more than 25 years, he will be a great loss to me both personally and professionally. He will be sorely missed.' A funeral for family members only takes place in Israel this Thursday.
Harris was appointed chief executive of Hilton International in June 2000. He joined the group as managing director for the UK and Ireland in March 1999 and became chief operating officer in early 2000.
Prior to Hilton, Harris was chief executive and managing director of hotel group Stakis. Hilton bought the Stakis chain of hotels in 1999 for £1.2b.
