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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reports news on a global hospitality business built around hotel brands, managed and franchised properties, owner development activity, and the Hilton Honors loyalty platform. Recurring updates cover operating results, RevPAR trends, net unit growth, room openings, development pipeline activity, and expansion across brand categories from premium economy through luxury and lifestyle hotels.
Company news also includes brand and distribution partnerships, digital guest-experience tools such as travel planning and room technology, capital actions involving senior notes and credit facilities, share repurchases, and shareholder voting or governance matters. These developments reflect Hilton’s capital-light hotel operating model, brand portfolio management, and financing activity through operating subsidiaries.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) reported second quarter 2026 diluted EPS of $2.10 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.29, up from $1.84 and $2.20 a year earlier. Net income was $482 million and Adjusted EBITDA reached $1,054 million, both above 2025 levels.
System‑wide comparable RevPAR rose 3.9% on a currency‑neutral basis, driven by higher occupancy and ADR, while management and franchise fee revenues grew 6.4%. Hilton added 24,100 rooms (21,600 net), achieving 6.1% net unit growth year over year and expanding its development pipeline to a record 541,300 rooms across 3,853 hotels.
The company returned $966 million to shareholders in Q2, including repurchasing 2.9 million shares, and projects 2026 net income of $1.883–$1.911 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $4.04–$4.08 billion, RevPAR growth of 3.0–3.5%, and approximately $3.5 billion in full‑year capital return.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) announced an exclusive partnership between its Hilton Honors loyalty program and luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys, allowing members to earn and redeem Points on ocean sailings booked through Hilton. Benefits apply across all Explora Journeys itineraries, including voyages on EXPLORA III, debuting in July.
According to Hilton, members earn 10 base Points per U.S. dollar spent on fares, receive a 5% fare discount, and gain tier-based perks such as bonus Points, welcome events with ship leadership, journey credits, behind-the-scenes bridge tours (subject to availability), and private port transfers for top tiers. All eligible sailings count toward Hilton Honors elite status.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and Navan announced an API-led, hotel-TMC direct connection to modernize corporate hotel booking. Navan will be the first TMC to integrate directly with Hilton’s Central Reservation System and content services, enabling real-time availability, rates, booking, and rich, source-of-truth property content for corporate travelers.
The partnership also targets more consistent virtual payment acceptance across Hilton’s global portfolio and creates a foundation for future enhancements such as deeper automation and post-booking integrations, aiming to deliver a more direct, seamless, traveler-focused managed travel experience.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) launched a new phase of its “It Matters Where You Stay” campaign with global icon Deepika Padukone on July 7, 2026. The creative, shot at Conrad Bengaluru, highlights how Hilton Stays support modern travelers across dining, wellness, loyalty and personalized service.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, followed by a 9 a.m. EDT conference call.
The event will be accessible via live webcast and telephone, with replay options available.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) announced that St. Petersburg’s Sirata Beach Resort has completed a $25 million renovation and debuted as a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property.
The 228-room, 80-suite beachfront resort on St. Pete Beach now features fully refreshed accommodations, upgraded dining, reimagined pool and social areas, a renovated fitness center, and over 30,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America launched a nationwide partnership to expand mentorship, career exposure and travel opportunities for youth. Hilton will donate 250 million Hilton Honors Points, equivalent to more than 3,000 room nights, and aims to create over 10,000 mentoring moments across six U.S. cities in 2026–2027.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) released “The Hospitality Mindset,” a workplace research report showing that human-centered factors like mentorship, connection, purpose and emotionally intelligent leadership strongly influence retention and performance across industries, even as AI reshapes work.
The study, based on Ipsos and Morning Consult surveys and internal Hilton best practices, outlines five key trends and a practical playbook of “hospitality hacks” managers can use to build culture, reduce loneliness, support AI adoption and boost engagement.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) launched Undergraduate by Hilton, an upper‑midscale lifestyle brand aimed at college and university markets. The concept complements Graduate by Hilton, offering flexible new‑build and conversion options near campuses as social hubs for students, families, alumni, sports fans and business travelers.
Undergraduate by Hilton targets long‑term expansion of 400–500 hotels, with the first opening anticipated in 2027. The brand joins Hilton’s Lifestyle portfolio, which is projected to reach 700 hotels globally by 2028, and participates in the Hilton Honors program with over 250 million members.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) is launching Hilton Honors America Experiences, a series of limited summer road trip packages priced at just 250 Hilton Honors Points each. Packages include Hampton by Hilton hotel stays and bp fuel, with themed trips such as national park stargazing, festivals, VIP July 4th in Washington D.C., and a 14‑day Jeep® Grand Cherokee open‑road adventure. Experiences drop on the Hilton Honors Experiences platform starting May 26 on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and enrollment in Hilton Honors is free.