Hilton Named World's No. 1 Best Workplace for Second Consecutive Year

Hilton Named No. 1 on World’s Best Workplaces List for Second Consecutive Year, Remains Only Hospitality Company Ever to Top the Prestigious List.

Global Workplace Recognition
- Hilton has been named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace for 2026 by Fortune and Great Place To Work.
- This marks the second consecutive year and the third time Hilton has secured the top position.
- Hilton remains the only hospitality company ever to rank No. 1 on the prestigious list.
- The company has featured on the list for 11 consecutive years since 2016.

Strong Employee Career Growth
- 93% of Hilton's hotel leaders began their careers in frontline roles.
- 67% of hotel leaders reached their first management position within three years.
- 86% of team members believe they can achieve their career goals at Hilton.
- 43% of Hilton's corporate workforce have previously worked at a hotel.

Global Workplace Achievements
- Recognised as a Great Place To Work in 73 countries in 2026.
- Achieved No. 1 workplace rankings in 21 countries.
- Also ranked No. 1 Best Workplace in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
- The recognition reflects feedback from employees across a workforce spanning 500,000 people in 144 countries and territories.

Investment in Learning and Development
- Hilton has created more than 3.1 million learning and career-growth opportunities since 2022.
- Key development initiatives include:
- LAUNCH: A 24-month early-career leadership programme.
- Hilton University & LinkedIn Learning: Access to nearly 30,000 courses and certifications.
- Guild: Tuition-free educational opportunities for eligible US team members.
- Global Language Learning: Free language-learning programmes.
- BetterUp Coaching: Leadership coaching for new managers.
- Team Member Mentoring: Career development and mentorship opportunities.

Employee Benefits and Opportunities
- More than 90% of team members say Hilton provides unique and special benefits.
- Benefits include discounted travel through the Go Hilton programme.
- Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programmes offer paid time off and financial support.
- In 2025, 61% of Hilton's hotel and corporate leadership positions were filled by internal candidates.

Hilton's Global Expansion
- Hilton opened nearly two hotels every day on average over the past year.
- Approximately 130,000 team members were hired across its managed and franchised hotels and corporate operations in 2026.
- The company's portfolio comprises 28 brands and more than 9,600 properties across 144 countries and territories.

Commitment to a People-First Culture
- Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta highlighted the importance of employee development, career opportunities and a people-first workplace culture.
- The company continues to focus on frontline talent development, leadership growth and long-term career opportunities across the hospitality industry.