MCLEAN, Va. – In a world where connection and community matter more than ever, Hilton has never been more committed to its founding purpose of spreading the light and warmth of hospitality. For more than 105 years, Hilton has believed that hospitality can – and should – be a force for good. That belief comes to life through Travel with Purpose, Hilton’s strategy to drive positive impact and deliver lasting value to the people, hotels and communities where we all live, work and stay. Travel with Purpose is good for business—enabling Hilton to grow responsibly while creating meaningful change. With the support of the Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s philanthropic arm, the hospitality leader is spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by unlocking opportunity for our people, creating more sustainable stays and building the resilience of communities around the world – all while operating at the highest levels of integrity, accountability and transparency.
Across the globe, Hilton hotels are far more than places to stay — they are engines of career growth, hubs of innovation, catalysts for economic opportunity and serve as partners in local communities and investors in small businesses. This impact is driven by the nearly 500,000 team members in 139 countries and territories around the world that makes Hilton’s hospitality a transformative force for good.
Building Opportunity For All
As a business of people serving people, Hilton is investing in programs that provide access to lifelong career opportunity, including for those who served in the military, survived trafficking or have unique abilities that can be applied to roles in the hospitality industry. For Hilton team members, a job at Hilton is more than just a job – it’s a door to access the tools, training and lifelong learning that have the potential to lead to a transformative, life changing career. The hospitality leader is also unlocking opportunities for future hoteliers in its industry.
Through its Unlocking Doors program, Hilton is empowering all entrepreneurs by providing access to education, networking and affordable capital—making the dream of owning or growing a hospitality business a reality for all. These efforts are also supported by the philanthropic work of the Hilton Global Foundation, which is creating ladders of opportunity by partnering with organizations to support skill development training, education programs and job placement support, resulting in:
- 970,000+ learning and career growth opportunities created in 2024 (2.5 million since 2022)
- 9,500+ hours of culinary and credential training provided to DC Central Kitchen
- 1,300+ individuals supported through Only A Pavement Away, resulting in 184 job placements
- $70 million in financing secured to support aspiring hospitality owners through the Unlocking Doors program
Creating More Sustainable Stays
Hilton is creating more sustainable stays for guests by relentlessly focusing on energy efficiency, reducing water and waste, promoting biodiversity and sourcing responsibly—all while enhancing the guest experience and improving operational efficiency throughout the hotel. Across its global portfolio, Hilton is also leveraging AI and industry partnerships to divert and prevent food waste in hotel kitchens while designing and building more efficient properties through advanced investments in sustainable architecture, design and construction practices. The company’s Source with Purpose strategy further supports responsible sourcing across its supply chain at a global scale.
- 48.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity from managed hotels*
- 32.7% reduction in Scope 3 carbon emissions intensity from franchised hotels*
- 36.3% reduction in water use intensity (all vs. 2008 baseline) in our managed operations*
- 3.9 million meals saved from landfills through Winnow food waste systems across nearly 200 hotels to date
- 69% of properties offering hydration stations or on-site bottling to reduce single-use plastic
*From a 2008 baseline
Making Communities More Resilient
Hilton is committed to being a responsible steward of the communities where it operates by investing in local businesses, protecting human rights, supporting disaster relief, preserving cultural and environmental heritage and inspiring service among its nearly 500,000 team members. The company is also leading industry-wide efforts to combat and prevent human trafficking across the travel journey. Alongside the Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton is creating a better world for travel through community-focused programs that support environmental sustainability, workforce development and community resilience—leaving communities stronger and more resilient.
- 452,000+ volunteer hours contributed globally in 2024
- More than $7.3 million in total giving donated to organizations by the Hilton Global Foundation
- More than 1.6 million meals distributed and 1.5 million pounds of food donated in 2024
- 22,000+ trees planted and 40,000+ individuals provided with career growth opportunities
- $1.4 million distributed to 4,000 Team Members facing financial hardship or natural disasters
- 20,000 rooms donated to support Los Angeles wildfire relief
Leading with Responsible Business Practices
All of Hilton’s efforts are grounded in a strong foundation of responsible business practices that prioritize accountability and transparency. The company’s LightStay platform provides industry-leading data to measure and manage environmental and social performance and through programs like Meet with Purpose, Hilton also helps customers host sustainable events that give back to the communities they visit. These efforts include:
- Global Enterprise Risk Assessment conducted with input from 300+ leaders
- $500,000 committed to the AHLA Foundation to support trafficking survivors
- 64,000+ meetings measured using Hilton’s Meeting Impact Calculator in 2024
To see more examples of how Hilton is using the power of hospitality as a force for good, visit travelwithpurpose.hilton.com.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
