Hilton’s 2025 Americas Development Award Winners Announced
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 added more than 400 hotels across the Americas in 2025, with 59 winners selected from these openings based on development excellence and innovation.
The Group achieved 23% emissions reduction while growing its portfolio 20%, and launched first Verified Net Zero hotels in Manchester and Oslo.
The industry contributed $98.5 billion to global GDP and supported 1.8 million jobs in 2024, with over 60% of cruise passengers returning to destinations.
Vimbai Masiyiwa of Batoka Africa and Colin Bell of Natural Selection will receive leadership honors at the March 2026 summit in Nairobi.
Panel discussion challenges tourism's incremental sustainability approach, advocating for complete industry reorientation toward regenerative practices.