1. Hilton Hotels
1. Globally known as Hilton Hotels and Resorts.
(since 2010)
2. Conrad Hilton. (Founder)
3. Year founded: 1919.
4. Subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, which was
also founded by Conrad Hilton.
5. Hilton Worldwide now is subsidiary of
Blackstone Group whish is a Financial
services organization.
6. Key people: Rob Palleschi (Division Head)
3. Overview
International chain of Hotels and Resorts.
Flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide.
Owned / Managed / Franchised to
independent operators by Hilton Worldwide.
Became first coast-to-coast hotel chains in
U.S.A. in 1943.
As of 2010 across 6 continents, Hilton has 530
hotels across 78 nations. (now 540 approx.)
4. Hilton Strategy
Targets city centers, airports, vacation destinations,
convention centers around the world.
Gives a facility to frequent customers known
as Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program.
Executive Level lounge for HHonors Gold and
Diamond members. (Top Floor)
Also have partnerships with Airline and Car Rental
compaines.
In February 2006 American branch was reunited
with the international properties when it purchased
Hilton Group plc. (based in United Kingdom)