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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has unveiled the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, expanding its luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America. The 188-room resort, featuring 148 guest rooms and 40 suites, is perched cliffside along Playa Penca on the Northern Pacific Coast.
The property boasts six regionally-inspired dining venues, a multi-level pool, kids and teens clubs, a 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Located 25 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, the resort holds the Costa Rican 'Bandera Azul Ecológica' award for environmental preservation.
To celebrate its opening, the resort is offering an 'Explore Cacique' promotion through May 31, 2025, providing 20% off and resort credits of $500-$1,000 for stays of three nights or more. The development also includes the brand's first residential offering in Costa Rica, featuring four- and five-bedroom Estate Homes.
Hilton (HLT) has been named the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune for the second consecutive year. This marks Hilton's 10th appearance on the prestigious list and fourth overall No. 1 ranking.
The recognition highlights Hilton's commitment to its award-winning workplace culture, focusing on inclusion, wellness, growth, and purpose. The company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Wellness programs with $5 co-pays for behavioral health visits and caregiving concierge benefits through Wellthy
- Debt-free upskilling opportunities via Hilton University and Guild partnership
- Discounted room rates through Go Hilton team member travel program
Under the leadership of CEO Chris Nassetta and CHRO Laura Fuentes, Hilton supports nearly 500,000 team members globally across various roles, from front desk and food & beverage to technology and finance, offering opportunities for career growth and development.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE: HLT) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT featuring President & CEO Christopher J. Nassetta and CFO & President of Global Development Kevin Jacobs to discuss performance and conduct a Q&A session.
Investors can access the live webcast through Hilton's Investor Relations website, with replay and transcript available within 24 hours. Alternative dial-in options include 1-888-317-6003 (US) or 1-412-317-6061 (International) using conference ID 8610548. A seven-day telephone replay will be available using conference ID 9295017.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE: HLT) has announced the nomination of Marissa Mayer to its Board of Directors, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual Meeting in May. Mayer, currently CEO of Sunshine Products and former CEO of Yahoo!, will succeed Judith McHale, who is retiring after nearly 12 years of service.
Mayer brings significant technology expertise to Hilton's board, having served as CEO of Sunshine Products since 2018, where she co-founded the AI-focused technology startup. Her experience includes serving as CEO of Yahoo! (2012-2017) and 13 years at Google as the first woman software engineer, where she led major products including Google Search and Maps.
Currently, Mayer serves on the boards of AT&T, Walmart, and Nextdoor Holdings. She holds degrees in symbolic systems and computer science with AI specialization from Stanford University.
Hilton Los Cabos has achieved its first four-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards. The beachfront resort features 269 rooms, including 97 signature AltaMar accommodations with unobstructed Sea of Cortez views. Following a 2020 renovation, the property added 14 plunge pool suites and six culinary venues, including the award-winning Vela restaurant.
The resort offers hacienda-inspired rooms with private balconies and modern amenities. AltaMar guests enjoy premium benefits including airport transfers, breakfast buffet, nightly turndown service, complimentary minibar, and exclusive cocktail hours. Additional amenities include the Enclave Beach Club with cliffside bungalows and the 7,000-square-foot eforea spa offering various wellness programs.
Hilton Los Cabos has achieved its first four-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards, joining The Beverly Hilton as the only Hilton properties with this prestigious distinction. The beachfront resort features 269 accommodations, including 97 signature AltaMar rooms and suites with unobstructed Sea of Cortez views.
Following a 2020 renovation, the property added 14 plunge pool suites and six culinary concepts, including the award-winning Vela restaurant. The resort's amenities include an adults-only infinity pool, La Biblioteca with over 200 agave spirits, and the 7,000-square-foot eforea spa offering custom treatments and wellness programming.
The AltaMar experience provides exclusive benefits such as airport transportation, farm-to-fork breakfast, nightly aromatherapy turndown service, complimentary minibar, and specialty cocktail happy hour. The property also features the Enclave Beach Club with cliffside bungalows and beachfront cabanas.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results, exceeding guidance across key metrics. Q4 diluted EPS reached $2.06, while full-year EPS was $6.14. The company achieved record development milestones with 98,400 room openings for the year and net unit growth of 7.3%.
System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.5% in Q4 and 2.7% for the full year. Management and franchise fee revenues grew 4.8% in Q4 and 9.1% for the full year. The development pipeline reached 498,600 rooms, representing 8% growth from 2023.
For 2025, Hilton projects RevPAR growth of 2.0-3.0%, net income between $1,829-1,858 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $3,700-3,740 million. The company plans approximately $3.3 billion in capital return and expects net unit growth between 6.0-7.0%.
Hilton has launched 'World's Most Welcoming Events,' a new initiative highlighting transformative trends in meetings and events, accompanied by their 2025 Trends Report. Based on a survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults, the report reveals key trends in event experiences:
The study identified three major trends: 'Event Prep 2.0', showing 71% of attendees prefer receiving agendas in advance; 'Sound Shhhift', with 78% of respondents needing breaks during events; and 'Pod Squad Travel', where 82% prefer attending events with known colleagues.
Notable findings include: 71% of respondents met career-advancing contacts at work events, 60% want food menus in advance, and 79% of Gen Z experience anxiety about appropriate attire. The initiative includes a new World's Most Welcoming Events Playbook, offering solutions for planners and attendees to create more welcoming event experiences.
Hilton achieved record growth in 2024, adding 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms, marking a 7.3% net unit growth. The company signed over 1,430 new hotels representing 154,000 rooms, expanding its pipeline to approximately 3,600 hotels with more than 498,500 rooms - an 8% year-over-year increase.
Construction began on 88,500 rooms in 2024, the highest level in Hilton's history. The company now accounts for one in five hotel rooms under construction globally. Notable developments include the addition of lifestyle brands Graduate by Hilton and NoMad, partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and the expansion of Spark by Hilton which surpassed 100 trading hotels. The company now operates in 140 countries and territories, welcoming 224 million guests in 2024.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE: HLT) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results announcement for Thursday, February 6, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 9 a.m. EST featuring CEO Christopher J. Nassetta and CFO & President of Global Development Kevin Jacobs to discuss performance and conduct a Q&A session.
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 IDs for both the live call and seven-day replay access.
