Hilton operates and franchises more than 9,200 hotels across 144 countries and territories under 27 brands, working in hospitality technology, hotel operations and guest experience.
Hilton is a global hospitality company founded in 1919 that operates and franchises a portfolio of hotel brands, providing accommodation and hospitality to travellers worldwide. The company runs more than 9,200 properties with over 1.3 million rooms across 144 countries and territories, under 27 brands. Its first hotel, The Mobley, opened in Cisco, Texas.
Technical work at Hilton spans hospitality technology, multi-hotel reservations systems, hotel operations, and guest experience and service innovation. In 1948 the company introduced the world's first multi-hotel reservations system, enabling stays to be booked across several hotels. The brand portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship full-service brand; Canopy, a boutique lifestyle brand; and LXR Hotels & Resorts, a luxury boutique brand.
The company traces its culture to founder Conrad Hilton's vision of operating the best hotels and providing exceptional hospitality to travellers worldwide. Its "Travel with Purpose" strategy reflects a belief that hospitality can be a force for good in the world. Hilton describes a legacy-driven culture, dating back over a century, with a stated commitment to innovation and guest satisfaction.
