Ranks #4 in fifth consecutive year on list
MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the fifth consecutive year, Hilton has been recognized for its
commitment to diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc, being named a Top
50 Company for Diversity. Hilton ranked #4 on the list that highlights
the nation’s top companies that hire, retain and promote women,
minorities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ and veterans.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to receive this recognition from
DiversityInc, especially as we approach our 100th
anniversary,” said Matthew W. Schuyler, Chief Human Resources Officer,
Hilton. “For the last century, Hilton has opened its doors to more than
3 billion guests and 10 million Team Members whose diverse background
and beliefs make up the fabric of Hilton and who are responsible for
creating an incredible sense of belonging in our properties and offices
around the world.”
The recognition comes a week after Jon
Muñoz, Vice President Global Diversity & Inclusion, Hilton was elected
as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the International LGBTQ+
Travel Association during the organization’s Annual Global Convention.
“I’m honored to have been elected by the board of directors of IGLTA for
this global leadership role and excited to progress the important work
IGLTA has done over the past 36 years to advance LGBTQ+ travel around
the world,” said Muñoz.
Some of Hilton’s programs that foster inclusion and belonging were
recently featured on TED podcast WorkLife
with Adam Grant. Adam spoke with a Team Member who has taken
advantage of Hilton’s adoption
assistance program to adopt two sons, and a Hilton Thrive
Sabbatical recipient who will take his wheelchair-bound father on an
RV excursion through Sweden and Norway.
Hilton is the #1
Company to Work in the U.S. and #1
Workplace for Diversity by Fortune and Great Place to Work and
earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate
Equality Index for the sixth consecutive year. National Business
Inclusion Consortium, LATINA Style and Military Times also recognized
the company for diversity and inclusion. Hilton is also at the top of Washington
Business Journal’s 2019 list of companies with the highest
percentage of women on D.C.- area public company boards.
To see the entire Top 50 Companies for Diversity list that was revealed
at the 2019 Top 50 Annual Dinner in New York City on May 7 visit https://www.diversityinc.com/the-2019-top-50-diversityinc/.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio
of 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,700 properties with more
than 923,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Dedicated to
fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton
earned a spot on the 2018 world’s best workplaces list, and has welcomed
more than 3 billion guests in its 100-year history. Through the
award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, more than 89 million
members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays
and experiences money can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including
digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected
Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for
more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Contacts
Alison Scott
Hilton
703 883 6638
Alison.Scott@hilton.com