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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced that 47 properties across its brands were recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, with four properties receiving first-place rankings and 19 placing in the top five in their markets.

Highlighted brands include Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, NoMad, Signia, Hilton Hotels, Curio Collection and Tapestry. Notable first-place winners: The Roosevelt New Orleans; Waldorf Astoria Park City; Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. Results cover U.S. and U.K. reader ballots and appear on cntraveler.com and in the October 2025 print issue.

Hilton (HLT) opened The George at Columbia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Harlem on October 8, 2025, at 412 West 126th Street.

The 139-room hotel features elevated design, 2,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, a terrace lounge, lobby bar, fitness center, complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi and planned food and beverage outlets in Spring 2026 plus a heated outdoor pool opening Summer 2026. The George is the neighborhood's first Hilton property and joins Tapestry Collection's global portfolio and Hilton Honors loyalty program.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) released its 2026 Trends Report revealing the rise of the “whycation,” where travelers choose trips based on purpose and emotion not just destination. The report surveyed 14,009 travelers across 14 countries (June 9–30, 2025) plus input from 5,000 team members and 1,000 loyalty members. Key metrics: 74% prefer booking with known brands, 73% value digital check-in, 72% want time to pursue personal passions, and US road-trip indicators show 61% stop within five hours and 90% prioritize a comfortable bed.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) launched Outset Collection by Hilton on October 6, 2025, its 25th brand and eighth in the Lifestyle portfolio, targeting guests seeking independent, boutique experiences.

Bookings open November 2025 and the collection has more than 60 hotels in development with long-term growth potential of over 500 hotels across the United States and Canada. All properties will join Hilton Honors (more than 226 million members). Hilton said conversions across 10 brands accounted for more than one-third of openings in Q2 2025, and Outset will offer flexible upscale conversions and varied F&B by market.

Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 AM EDT featuring CEO Christopher J. Nassetta and CFO Kevin Jacobs.

Investors can access the live webcast through Hilton's Investor Relations website, with replay and transcript available within 24 hours. Alternatively, participants can join via phone using specified dial-in numbers and conference ID 9229668.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) celebrates the one-year anniversary of its exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), marking significant growth with over 450 hotels now part of the collaboration. The partnership has expanded Hilton's presence to 12 new countries, including Andorra, Cambodia, and Slovenia.

The partnership has shown impressive results, with traffic to SLH properties via Hilton's digital channels increasing 78% year-over-year in July. Hilton Honors members have redeemed more than 10 billion Points at SLH properties, gaining access to unique boutique hotels across 90+ countries. Notable new additions include Angkor Village Hotel in Cambodia, Sundy Praia in São Tomé and Principe, and The Blackpine Hotel in Andorra.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) reported mixed Q2 2025 results with strong bottom-line performance despite modest top-line challenges. System-wide comparable RevPAR declined 0.5% year-over-year, while net income reached $442 million and Adjusted EBITDA hit $1,008 million.

The company achieved significant development milestones, reaching a record pipeline of 510,600 rooms, up 4% year-over-year. Net unit growth was strong at 7.5%, with 22,600 net additional rooms in Q2. Hilton returned substantial capital to shareholders, including $791 million in Q2 through share repurchases and dividends.

For full-year 2025, Hilton projects RevPAR growth of 0% to 2.0%, net income between $1,640-$1,682 million, and plans approximately $3.3 billion in capital return to shareholders.

Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has launched its new extended-stay brand, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, with the opening of its first 89-room property in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The brand's second location in Kokomo, Indiana, is set to open later in summer 2025.

This strategic expansion targets travelers seeking accommodations for 10+ nights, featuring full kitchens, spacious bathrooms, and flexible furniture. The brand has ambitious growth plans with over 90 hotels planned and 225+ deals in negotiation.

Developed in partnership with 3H Group, Inc. and Aztec Group, LLC, LivSmart Studios aims to fill a market gap in the midscale extended-stay segment, offering a cost-effective model for owners while providing Hilton Honors benefits to guests.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the successful upsizing and pricing of its senior notes offering through its subsidiary Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. The offering has been doubled from the initially announced $500 million to $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2033.

The company plans to use the proceeds to repay $515 million of indebtedness under its senior secured revolving credit facility, with the remainder allocated for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on July 7, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Notes will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act and to certain non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions under Regulation S. These Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933.