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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
IndustryHotel
FoundedMay 31, 1919; 105 years ago (1919-05-31)
FounderConrad Hilton
HeadquartersMcLean, Virginia
Number of locations
570+ hotels[1]
Area served
Global
ParentHilton Worldwide
Websitewww.hilton.com

Hilton Hotels & Resorts[2] (formerly known as Hilton Hotels) is a global brand of full-service hotels and resorts and the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide.[3]

The original company was founded by Conrad Hilton. As of the first quarter in 2016, there were more than 570 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in 84 countries and territories across six continents.[1] Properties are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide.

Overview

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The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (1955) was built as the first Hilton hotel in Europe and is currently the longest serving Hilton hotel outside the United States. It appeared in the James Bond film From Russia with Love (1963).
Hilton Athens in Athens, Greece
Hilton Hotel in Tokyo
Sheffield Hilton

Hilton Hotels & Resorts is Hilton Worldwide's flagship brand and one of the largest hotel brands in the world.[4] The brand is targeted at both business and leisure travelers with locations in major city centers, near airports, convention centers, and popular vacation destinations around the world.[5]

Hilton Hotels & Resorts participates in Hilton HHonors, Hilton Worldwide’s guest loyalty program. Members who book directly through Hilton-owned channels receive exclusive discounts and amenities such as free Wi-Fi, digital check-in, keyless entry, and the ability to select the room they'd like using the Hilton HHonors app.[6][7]

Notable historic events

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References

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  1. ^ a b Frances McMorris (May 6, 2016). "Westshore hotel gets $4.5 million facelift". Tampa Bay Business Journal. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  2. ^ Refreshed Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand Identity Emphasizes Leisure Portfolio.
  3. ^ "Company Overview of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc". investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  4. ^ Jennifer Rooney (October 5, 2011). "Brand Power To The People: J&J Takes Lead In Forbes Ranking". Forbes. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Best Hilton Hotels & Resorts". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  6. ^ Lyn Mettler (3 May 2016). "When It Pays to Book Directly with a Hotel". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  7. ^ Karla Bowsher (19 April 2016). "3 Major Hotels Offering Discounts for Direct Bookings". Money Talks News. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  8. ^ Conrad N. Hilton Foundation v1.0.
  9. ^ Carmack, Liz (2007). Historic Hotels of Texas: A Traveler's Guide. Texas A&M University Press. p. 156. ISBN 1585446084. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  10. ^ Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (8 May 2015). "In Puerto Rico, a tale of two piña coladas". USA Today. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  11. ^ Newell, Martin (March 19, 1999). "Independent on Sunday". The Independent. London. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
  12. ^ "Hilton Hotels & Resorts debuts new brand identity". Hospitality World Network. Retrieved 2011-03-31.
  13. ^ Maierbrugger, Arno (2 April 2013). "Hilton to open first hotel in Myanmar". Inside Investor. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  14. ^ Nancy Trejos (18 November 2014). "Take a tour of Hilton's 20 Historic Hotels". USA Today. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Hilton Worldwide Unveils New Brand".
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