Hilton's 2025 Americas Development Award Winners Announced

Published: 2026-04-30 11:28:27 ET HLT

Published on 04/30/2026 at 11:28 am EDT

Hilton added more than 400 hotels across the Americas in 2025, with 59 winners selected from these openings based on development excellence and innovation.

Hilton today announced the winners of its 2025 Americas Development Awards, recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of owners, development partners and hotel teams who are driving growth and innovation across the Americas.

These annual awards celebrate the innovation and commitment of Hilton's owners, development community and team members, who deliver high-quality hotels, exceptional hospitality and meaningful contributions to their communities. Categories include Lifetime Achievement Award, New Developer of the Year, Multi-Brand Developer of the Year, Dual-Brand Deal of the Year, as well as the newly added New Brand Pioneer Award and Eternal Light Award.

We are incredibly proud to recognize the 2025 Development Award winners who share an unwavering passion for hospitality, a commitment for thoughtful growth, and a shared belief in building hotels that strengthen communities and create long-term value. Our partnership continues to fuel momentum for the industry, and we're proud to work alongside them to shape the future of hospitality.

Danny Hughes, president, Americas, Hilton

The 2025 cohort reflects another year of strong momentum for Hilton across the Americas. Building on continued demand for its brands, Hilton added more than 400 hotels across the region in 2025, further expanding its footprint and creating new opportunities for owners and guests alike. From these openings, 59 winners were selected for distinction based on criteria such as development excellence, brand growth, design innovation and community impact.

Our owners and development partners are at the center of everything we do, and these awards recognize the quality and innovation they bring to their portfolios. The projects we are recognizing reflect the strength of our brand portfolio, creating compelling opportunities for owners across every segment while driving industry-leading returns over the long term. Congratulations to this year's recipients, who continue to raise the bar across our brands and markets.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work...