Alan Watts is president, Asia Pacific, Hilton. He oversees more than 1,900 hotels in the company’s trading and pipeline estate, across 12 brands currently deployed in the region.
Since joining Hilton in January 2018, Alan has led the company to maintain its lead as the fastest growing hotel company in Asia Pacific, with almost 1 in 4 hotel rooms under construction bearing a Hilton flag. In 2024, the company celebrated a record number of signings, added more rooms than any year in the region’s history and surpassed 1,000 trading hotels in Asia Pacific a year ahead of target.
Hilton is an engine of opportunity for its 92,000 team members across Asia Pacific. As a testament to its unique culture, Hilton has been ranked as the #1 hospitality company to work for in Great Place to Work®’s “Best Workplaces in Asia™” list for eight consecutive years.