Matthew W. Schuyler, Hilton’s Chief Human Resources Officer, represented Hilton’s Team Members at the 2016 Top 50 Announcement Dinner. — Photo by Hilton Worldwide

MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced today that it ranked 42 on DiversityInc's 2016 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. This marks the second consecutive year Hilton Worldwide has been recognized on this list for its deep commitment to diversity and inclusion.

"We are very honored to be included in the DiversityInc Top 50 again this year," said Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton Worldwide, who was also interviewed in the current issue of DiversityInc's magazine. "Building and empowering a diverse workforce is essential for us to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests around the world."

Hilton's Chief Human Resources Officer Matthew W. Schuyler was a featured speaker at the DiversityInc Conference and represented Hilton's Team Members at the 2016 Top 50 Announcement Dinner, where the rankings were revealed on April 19.

"We believe strongly in recruiting and retaining incredibly talented Team Members who represent many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints," Schuyler said. "Diversity and inclusion are a part of the DNA of our organization, and while we are proud of how much we have achieved, we are committed to doing even more as we move forward."

DiversityInc also named Hilton as one of the Top 13 Companies for Supplier Diversity, Top 12 Companies for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Top 15 Companies for Mentoring.

This recognition is one of several distinguished awards that Hilton Worldwide has received recently, including its selection as one of Fortune magazine's Best Companies to Work For. To see the entire Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, visit http://www.diversityinc.com/top50 or follow the conversation online with the hashtag #DITop50.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,800 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 122 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 the 2021 World's Best Workplaces list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. In 2021, in addition to opening more than one hotel a day, Hilton introduced several 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 128 million 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 newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.