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.
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
Founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton. Hilton bought his first property, the Mobley Hotel, in 1919 in
Cisco, Texas.[8]
The Conrad Hilton Hotel in
Chicago figured prominently in the
1968 Democratic Convention riots that occurred across the street in
Grant Park. The hotel's doors were locked for the first time in its history. The hotel still suffered minor damage as a result of the violence outside as the street level windows gave way under the weight of hundreds of protesters on the street during the ensuing riot.
In late 2010, Hilton Worldwide announced a name change of the Hilton Hotels brand to Hilton Hotels & Resorts along with a new logo design as part of a rebranding effort for the flagship brand.[12]
In March 2013, Hilton announced that it would be entering
Burma for the first time with the construction of a 300-room hotel in
Yangon.[13]