Growth & Innovation
Spread the hospitality.
Hilton Hotels Corporation ("Hilton") was built on a legacy of growth and innovation. By using our resources, your career will grow as well.
Growth
The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.
With your help, we will continue to grow and flourish throughout the world. It’s our goal to spread the be hospitable message to travel-goers and team members everywhere, as well as our team members.
Innovation
Conrad Hilton believed hotels could be more than just a place to sleep; they could be a means to extend graciousness beyond the normal boundaries of a hostelry. He envisioned that his doors could lead not only to great suites, but also to meaningful experiences that draw people closer together all around the world.
We welcome your imagination. We want you to dream big. We want you to reach as far as you possibly can.
Don't just take our word for it.
The Hilton Family of Hotels is repeatedly recognized by leading authorities on quality for its achievements in the lodging and hospitality industry. In fact, we were recently hailed by "the business world's own Oscars", The American Business Awards (New York Post , April 27, 2005), which is the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great performances in business.
- Conrad Hotels & Resorts® was named "Best Hotel Chain in Europe" by the readers of Global Traveler magazine. The award was recently presented to Carroll Hutchings at the magazine's third annual awards luncheon in New York City.
- Hilton Hotels Corporation received the Deal of the Year Award at the 10th International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin. The event is Europe's largest annual gathering of the hotel investment community. The award was given for the acquisition of Hilton International by HHC in 2006, reuniting the brand for the first time in more than 40 years.
- Hampton® was recognized by the Promotion Marketing Association (PMA) at its annual Reggie Awards. The brand received the "Big Idea Chair" award presented by Yahoo! for the brand's "Proud to be a Bed Head" campaign. Hampton was also the recipient of a Silver Award for Interactive/Online/Wireless Promotion and a Bronze Award for Event Marketing.
- Hampton received the Preserve America Presidential Award, becoming the first hotel chain ever recognized by a U.S. President for its preservation efforts. President George W. Bush presented the prestigious award to Hampton executives during a ceremony in the White House (May, 2006).
- HHC was recently given one of the beverage industry's most prestigious awards, the Cheers Magazine Beverage Excellence Award for Best Chain Beverage Menu. The Hilton Family of Hotels Custom Beverage Menu Store beat out competitors due to its innovation and creativity as well as the menu initiative's impact on sales and profitability.
- Hampton was presented with the National Preservation Honor Award, becoming the first hotel chain recognized by The National Trust for Historic Preservation for its sustained efforts as part of its Explore the Highway with Hampton, Save-A-Landmark® program (September, 2006).
- Homewood Suites by Hilton® scored the number one spot among midrange hotel chains for the best dollar value in the Zagat Survey: 2007 U.S. Top Hotels, Resorts and Spas. The new guide covers 1,011 “Top Places to Stay and Play” surveyed by 14,461 consumers (including 936 travel professionals). The brand bested Residence Inn and Crowne Plaza for the top spot.
- Hampton is the first hotel brand to be nationally recognized for its preservation efforts by receiving the prestigious SMITHSONIAN Magazine/Travelers Conservation Foundation (TCF) Sustainable Tourism Award in the preservation category (December, 2004).
- At this year's Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards, the Hilton® brand's Travel Should Take You Places™ campaign received the Best of Show Award for Advertising. The campaign features line animation set to music by up and coming artists.
- Hampton was recognized as the best economy chain by Travel Weekly (2006).
- The Hampton brand's "Proud to Be A Bedhead" campaign took the Silver in the Innovation category at the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association's RACie awards (2007). The campaign was also awarded the top honor, the Ex award, in the Best Mall Event Program category at this year's Ex Awards (presented by Event Marketer Magazine, 2007).
- Hilton Garden Inn® has been named "Best Mid-Price Hotel Value" by Entrepreneur magazine's 2007 Business Travel Awards. The brand has been recognized with the award in 2003, 2006 and 2007 because of its ability to consistently meet the needs of business travelers by offering a 24-hour business center complete with complimentary access to office equipment and standard office supplies.
- Hampton was recognized as the top mid-scale without F&B segment in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index - 2007 1st Quarter results (2007).
