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2006

Hilton Hotels Corporation reacquires Hilton International, reuniting the companies for the first time in 40 years and expanding Hilton’s portfolio of brands worldwide.

2007

Hilton Hotels Corporation completes merger with an affiliate of The Blackstone Group’s real estate and corporate private equity funds.

2009

Christopher J. Nassetta joins Hilton Worldwide as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Hilton Hotels Corporation changes its name and logo to Hilton Worldwide and moves its headquarters from Beverly Hills, California, to McLean, Virginia.

2013

Hilton returns to the New York Stock Exchange, to trade under the same ticker symbol HLT.

2014

Hilton expedites the check-in process by introducing Digital Key in the Hilton Honors app, ensuring a frictionless check-in experience by enabling travelers to bypass the front desk, choose their room and unlock their room door directly from their phone with no plastic keys required.

Person holding a phone with Hilton Digital Key activated and opening a hotel room door

2016

Hilton hits a major growth milestone by expanding to 100 countries and territories.

A group of five Hilton Team Members celebrate and take a selfie with balloons, party hats and confetti in front of a Hilton sign

2016-2019

Hilton adds several new brands to its portfolio with the launches of Tru by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Motto by Hilton, and Signia by Hilton.