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Eight Moments Helping Hilton Reach 8,000 Hotels and Accelerate Growth

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Market entries worldwide, advancements in Hilton’s lifestyle portfolio and participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World hotels joining the portfolio are all contributing to Hilton’s growth trajectory  

MCLEAN, Va. – Just over two years after opening its 7,000th hotel, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) now has more than 8,000 hotels operating globally. Following a series of additions to its portfolio, including NoMad, Graduate Hotels, Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Autocamp, Hilton is unlocking hundreds of new ways for guests and owners to benefit from the company’s expansive network. 

"This has been a significant year for Hilton’s development, marked by strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and continued organic growth from our existing brands,” said Kevin Jacobs, chief financial officer and president, global development, Hilton. “The Hilton network – led by our powerful brands – continues to be an engine of opportunity for guests, owners, team members and communities. We’re excited about the growth opportunities that lie ahead and our ability to spread the light and warmth of hospitality to every corner of the world."

"This has been a significant year for Hilton’s development, marked by strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and continued organic growth from our existing brands."

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Kevin Jacobs

Chief Financial Officer and President, Global Development, Hilton

As Hilton celebrates 8,000 hotels globally, these are eight moments so far this year that are helping Hilton accelerate its growth for the future. 

Hilton's Growth So Far in 2024

February‑April 2024

Hilton announces exclusive partnerships with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and AutoCamp, the planned acquisition of Graduate Hotels, and the acquisition of NoMad. 

May 27, 2024

Spark by Hilton goes international with the opening of Spark by Hilton Romford, the brand’s debut in the United Kingdom. With nearly 200 hotels under development, Spark by Hilton is also set to debut in Germany, Canada and more in the coming months. 

June 3, 2024

Hilton announces plans to double its portfolio of lifestyle hotels to 700 trading properties by 2028 and confirms the Graduate Hotels acquisition has closed. 

June 12‑20, 2024

Hilton announces major growth for Hilton’s Caribbean and Latin America portfolio, projecting to surpass 300 hotels in the next three years, alongside accelerated development in Southeast Asia where Hilton expects to double its presence in the coming years. 

July 9, 2024

Hilton expands its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences with the addition of participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties, bringing Hilton’s expected portfolio of luxury properties to more than 500 hotels worldwide. From Caribbean Island resorts like Hermitage Bay, hidden treasures in the Himalayas, to urban jewels in locations including Hong Kong and Copenhagen, these hotels dramatically increase the size of Hilton’s luxury portfolio, providing guests with more opportunities than ever to book luxury stays. 

July 14, 2024

Following first-in-market debuts in Tunisia, Monaco and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Hilton continues to expand into new countries with the opening of its first hotel in Nepal, Hilton Kathmandu. Later this year, Hilton also expects to debut in Bermuda, Laos and Paraguay. 

July 17, 2024

Home2 Suites by Hilton, which has the largest pipeline of any hotel brand in the United States, reaches 700 hotels open globally, amounting to over 75,000 rooms. Now operating in the U.S., Canada and China, the brand has plans to debut in more markets including the first Home2 Suites by Hilton hotels in Europe and Caribbean and Latin America in the coming years. 

July 29, 2024

NoMad London, steeped in history and heritage and located in the heart of Covent Garden, becomes available to book online through Hilton channels, offering an understated luxury and residential comfort with a richly curated art program and exquisite dining and drinking spaces.  

To learn more about Hilton’s growing portfolio, visit stories.hilton.com.


About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 8,000 properties and more than 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 195 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.


About Hilton Corporate

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 8,000 properties and more than 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 195 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.