Hilton Worldwide
McLean, VA 22102 (Map) Phone: 310-278-4321
Fax: 310-205-7678
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
Overview
If you need a bed for the night, Hilton Worldwide (formerly Hilton Hotels) has a few hundred thousand of them. The company is one of the world's largest hoteliers with a lodging empire that includes about 3,200 hotels and resorts in nearly 80 countries operating under such names as Doubletree, Embassy Suites, and Hampton, as well as its flagship Hilton brand. Many of its hotels serve the mid-market segment, though its Hilton and Conrad hotels offer full-service, upscale lodging. In addition, its Homewood Suites chain offers extended-stay services. The company franchises many of its hotels; it owns the Waldorf-Astoria and the New York Hilton. Hilton is owned by private equity firm The Blackstone Group.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Hilton Worldwide
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £4,050.7 |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £60.6 |
| 2007 Employees | 135,000 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Hilton Worldwide
| Chairman | William Barron Hilton (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President and CEO | Christopher J. (Chris) Nassetta Connect to this executive |
| VP Corporate Communications | Kathy Shepard Connect to this executive |
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