Who owns Hilton, and which brands does it have?
Hilton is a publicly listed company, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., whose shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HLT. It says it has 28 brands, including Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree, Curio Collection, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, Home2 Suites, Tru and Spark.
Ownership and business model
Hilton is a publicly listed company. The common stock of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HLT. Hilton was acquired by Blackstone in 2007 and returned to the public market on 11 December 2013.
The business is built on management and franchise fees. As of 30 June 2026 the system comprised 8,404 franchised or licensed hotels (1,081,678 rooms), 882 managed hotels (266,477 rooms) and 46 owned or leased hotels (15,286 rooms), plus 121 Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare properties (21,401 rooms), according to the Q2 2026 earnings release. Hilton completed the spin-offs of Park Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations on 4 January 2017, separating most of its real estate and its timeshare business.
Hilton brands
Luxurious getaways
- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
- LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Conrad Hotels & Resorts
- Signia by Hilton
- NoMad
Locally inspired
- Canopy by Hilton
- Graduate by Hilton
- Tempo by Hilton
- Motto by Hilton
- Undergraduate by Hilton
Premium experiences
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- DoubleTree by Hilton
Curated collections
- Curio Collection by Hilton
- Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Outset Collection by Hilton
- Apartment Collection by Hilton
Spacious suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Home2 Suites by Hilton
- LivSmart Studios by Hilton
Elevated essentials
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Hampton by Hilton
- Tru by Hilton
- Spark by Hilton
Select by Hilton
- YOTEL
Timeshare
- Hilton Grand Vacations
More ways to stay
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- AutoCamp
- Explora Journeys
Brand list as published by the company. See sources.
Hotels in the Directory
| Hotel | Market | Keys | Stage | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria Osaka | Osaka, Japan | n/d | Open | Not stated |
| Conrad Bengaluru Airport | Bengaluru, India | 300 | Signed | 2030 |
| Hilton Bengaluru Airport | Bengaluru, India | 300 | Signed | 2030 |
Key people
- Christopher J. NassettaPresident and Chief Executive Officer
- Kevin J. JacobsExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
- Christian CharnauxExecutive Vice President and Chief Development Officer
- Danny HughesExecutive Vice President and President, Americas
- Simon VincentExecutive Vice President and President, Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Alan WattsExecutive Vice President and President, Asia Pacific
As listed on Management, Hilton Investor Relations.
Stock listing
- Status
- Publicly listed
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- HLT
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Where the hotels are
- U.S.
- 6,326 hotels, 863,219 rooms (as of 30 June 2026)
- Americas (excluding U.S.)
- 518 hotels, 75,470 rooms (as of 30 June 2026)
- Europe
- 954 hotels, 133,207 rooms (as of 30 June 2026)
- Middle East & Africa
- 170 hotels, 42,689 rooms (as of 30 June 2026)
- Asia Pacific
- 1,364 hotels, 248,856 rooms (as of 30 June 2026)
Regional split as the company reports it. See sources.
Key dates
- 1919
- Conrad Hilton enters the hotel business in Cisco, Texas.
- 1925
- The first hotel formally named a Hilton opens in Dallas, Texas.
- 1946
- Hilton Hotels Corporation is formed and listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- 1949
- Hilton International begins with the opening of the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico.
- 2007
- Hilton is acquired by Blackstone; Christopher Nassetta has led the company since this year.
- 2013
- Hilton lists on the New York Stock Exchange on 11 December.
- 2017
- Spin-offs of Park Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations completed on 4 January.
Questions readers ask.
Who owns Hilton?
Hilton is a publicly listed company. Shares in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HLT. It was owned by Blackstone from 2007 and listed again in December 2013.
How many brands does Hilton have?
Hilton says it has 28 brands (Q2 2026 results release, 28 July 2026). They range from Waldorf Astoria and Conrad to Hampton, Tru and Spark.
How many hotels does Hilton have?
Hilton's system totalled 9,453 properties with 1,384,842 rooms as of 30 June 2026, including 121 timeshare properties, according to its Q2 2026 earnings release.
Where is Hilton headquartered?
Hilton is headquartered at 7930 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia, USA.
Sources & context.
Figures are taken from the company documents listed below and carry the date they refer to. Profile last checked 10 October 2026.
- Hilton Q2 2026 Earnings Release (PDF, 28 July 2026)
- Hilton Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results (news release page)
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Form 10-K for fiscal year 2025
- Hilton brands page
- The Story of Hilton (history page)
- Hilton Marks a Decade of Growth Since Initial Public Offering
- Hilton Completes Spin-off of Park Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations (4 January 2017)
- Hilton investor relations: management
