Hilton Showcases Year of Record-Setting Growth and Innovation in 2016 Annual Report
April 13 2017 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today launched its 2016 Annual Report,
highlighting a year of record growth and innovation for the global
hospitality leader. The integrated report demonstrates the
tremendous progress the company has made towards its mission to be
the most hospitable company in the world by showcasing Hilton’s new
simplified, capital-efficient business model, as well as the
company’s Travel with Purpose corporate responsibility program.
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With more than one in five hotel rooms under construction
globally being developed under a Hilton brand, as well as nearly
310,000 rooms in the pipeline, Hilton maintained its position as
the fastest-growing hospitality company. The best-performing
portfolio of brands in the industry continues to expand its global
footprint – opening nearly one hotel per day and adding five new
countries in 2016 – while delivering industry-leading innovations
that provide exceptional experiences for every guest.
Additional highlights of the Annual Report include:
- Details on the company’s record-setting
growth, including an interactive map of brand and system-wide
supply growth.
- A simulation of the customer journey on
the Hilton Honors mobile app. The Hilton Honors app has been used
19 million times for Digital Check-in since its launch, a rate of
one million times per month. Hilton continues to scale its Digital
Key technology, with guests able to use their mobile device as
their room key at 1,000 hotels today.
- Progress on Hilton’s commitment to
connect with, prepare and employ one million youth by 2019,
including reaching more than 150,000 young people in 2016.
- An inside look at Hilton Team Members
at properties and offices across the globe who demonstrate why the
company is repeatedly recognized as a Great Place to Work.
A copy of the 2016 Annual Report and additional information
about Hilton’s performance can be found at ir.hilton.com.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with
a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 4,900
properties with over 800,000 rooms in 104 countries and
territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be
the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional
experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's
portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by
Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton,
Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton
Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by
Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The
company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program,
Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through
preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits,
including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose
exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member
discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi.
Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with
Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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