Hilton Announces Winners of Inaugural Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards
Winners were selected for their commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience and commercial performance
Hilton's first annual Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards names 25 winners across five categories, recognizing franchise owners for service, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Hilton announced the winners of the Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards, the first annual celebration recognizing Hilton owners that have demonstrated their commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality.
Twenty-five winners have been selected across five categories, from Ownership of the Year to Commercial Excellence.
The awards recognize owners whose hotels consistently deliver for their guests and demonstrate a strong commitment to service and operational excellence, reflecting Hilton’s shared ambition of becoming the World’s Best Place to Stay.
Today, Hilton announced the winners of the Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards, the first annual celebration recognizing Hilton owners that have demonstrated their commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality. Twenty-five winners have been selected across five categories, from Ownership of the Year to Commercial Excellence.
These awards celebrate the owners who bring Hilton’s incredible hospitality to life every day, creating memorable stays and exceptional experiences across our brands. We know that the work doesn’t stop after a hotel has opened. In fact, delivering outstanding service is what keeps guests coming back, powering strong hotel performance over time.
Danny Hughes, president, Americas, Hilton
Winners were selected for their meaningful contributions to Hilton’s shared ambition of becoming the World’s Best Place to Stay. The awards recognize owners whose hotels consistently deliver for their guests and demonstrate a strong commitment to service and operational excellence.
The Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards complement Hilton’s longstanding Americas Development Awards, which were announced earlier in April. The Americas Development Awards recognize owners, developers and partners for bringing new hotels to market. Together, the programs reflect the full lifecycle of Hilton’s owner partnerships, from development to the hotel’s ongoing operations.
Click here to view the full list of 2026 Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards winners.
FAQ: Hilton Announces Winners of Inaugural Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards
What are the Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards?
The Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards are the first annual celebration recognizing Hilton owners that have demonstrated their commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality and meaningful contributions to Hilton’s shared ambition of becoming the World’s Best Place to Stay.
Who are the Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards winners?
Twenty-five winners have been selected across five categories, recognizing Hilton owners whose hotels consistently deliver for their guests and demonstrate a strong commitment to service and operational excellence.
When were the awards announced, and why are they important?
Today, Hilton announced the winners of the Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards, which complement Hilton’s longstanding Americas Development Awards announced earlier in April and reflect the full lifecycle of Hilton’s owner partnerships, from development to the hotel’s ongoing operations.
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.