This initiative was one of many that resulted in Hilton recently being named as one of the World's Best Workplaces. — Photo by Hilton

WASHINGTON, D.C. and MCLEAN, Va. -- Drawing on the latest hospitality, design, and culinary trends, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today launched "The Social" - turning the ground floor of its global headquarters into a public gathering space that promotes productivity and opens its doors to the local community.

The Social is a 10,000 square feet hub with features familiar to guests of Hilton's most modern hotels, including a welcoming reception area, international food hall, full-service Starbucks®, collaborative workspaces and an outdoor terrace.

"With more than 7,800 Team Members in the D.C. metro area it was only natural that we extended our signature hospitality to our global headquarters," said Matthew W. Schuyler, chief human resources officer, Hilton. "In sustaining our position as a Great Place to Work, these innovations are crucial in attracting the best local talent to our business. The D.C. region is our largest market globally with 107 properties, across 11 brands."

Work on The Social began in July 2016, and mirrors Hilton's Heart of House initiative to refresh the back of house in hotels and allow Team Members to thrive in body, mind and spirit. This initiative was one of many that resulted in Hilton recently being named as one of the World's Best Workplaces.

The Washington D.C. metro area remains an important focus for Hilton, with the Nation's Capital now offering more Hilton properties than any other metro market globally. In 2017 alone the company signed seven new properties, opened three hotels, and invested in extensive renovations at multiple properties. The company also has more than 3,500 rooms in its local development pipeline.

"Washington D.C. consistently appears in the lists of most popular travel destinations in the United States," said Joe Berger, executive vice president and president, Americas, Hilton. "From exciting dining experiences to the renowned museums and monuments, Hilton's very own backyard has so much to offer guests and hotel developers alike."

Hilton's global headquarters, now home to more than 860 Team Members, first moved to McLean, VA from Beverly Hills, CA in 2009. It sits alongside the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, one of the company's flagship properties and where many hospitality innovations are tested and perfected. In addition to the Five Feet to Fitness guest rooms, the property also houses the recently-opened Innovation Gallery.

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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.

Lana Petruzzo
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