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(IN SHORT) In 2024, Hilton reinforced its century-old commitment to “spreading the light and warmth of hospitality” through its Travel with Purpose strategy and the Hilton Global Foundation. The company generated nearly one million learning and career growth opportunities and logged 452,000 volunteer hours, while investing $7.3 million in community initiatives. Key workforce programs include Unlocking Doors—providing $70 million in financing for hospitality entrepreneurs—and Only A Pavement Away, which placed 184 participants in hotel roles. Hilton achieved major sustainability milestones, reducing carbon intensity by up to 48.1%, cutting water use by 36.3%, rescuing 3.9 million meals, and expanding refill stations. Community resilience efforts saw the planting of 22,000 trees, distribution of 1.6 million meals, and donation of 20,000 room nights for wildfire relief. Hilton’s LightStay platform and Meet with Purpose program underscore its focus on transparency and responsible business, with 64,000 meetings measured for impact and $500,000 granted to trafficking survivors.
(PRESS RELEASE) MCLEAN, VA, 2025-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ —Hilton, the global leader in hospitality for more than a century, continues to leverage its core mission of spreading warmth and connection through Travel with Purpose, its strategy to generate positive social and environmental impact. In 2024, Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation empowered nearly half a million team members in 139 countries to drive transformative change, creating almost one million lifelong learning and career opportunities, contributing 452,000 volunteer hours, and investing $7.3 million in community projects worldwide.
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Expanding Access to Careers
Hilton’s people-first approach delivers comprehensive training and career pathways for all, including veterans, survivors of trafficking, and individuals with diverse abilities. The Unlocking Doors program supports aspiring hospitality entrepreneurs with education, mentorship, and affordable financing—securing $70 million in capital. In collaboration with DC Central Kitchen, Hilton provided over 9,500 hours of culinary and credential training, while the Only A Pavement Away initiative assisted more than 1,300 individuals, resulting in 184 new hotel jobs.
Championing Sustainable Stays
Under its Destination 2027 goals, Hilton has slashed carbon emissions intensity by 48.1% in managed hotels and 32.7% in franchise properties, and cut water use intensity by 36.3% since 2008. Nearly 200 hotels use Winnow systems to rescue 3.9 million meals from landfills, and 69% of properties offer refill stations or on-site bottling to minimize single-use plastics. Hilton also invests in energy-efficient design, responsible sourcing, and biodiversity protection to ensure guests enjoy eco-friendly experiences without compromising comfort.
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Strengthening Community Resilience
Hilton team members contributed 452,000 volunteer hours, distributing over 1.6 million meals and donating 1.5 million pounds of food. The company and its Foundation planted 22,000 trees, provided career support to 40,000 people, and awarded $1.4 million to 4,000 team members facing hardship. In response to California wildfires, Hilton donated 20,000 room nights for relief efforts. Across the board, Hilton remains steadfast in combating human trafficking, promoting human rights, and fueling local economic growth.
Embedding Responsible Practices
Hilton’s LightStay platform tracks environmental, social, and governance performance across its portfolio. In 2024, the company conducted a global enterprise risk assessment with over 300 leaders and measured 64,000 meetings using its Meeting Impact Calculator. Additionally, Hilton committed $500,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation to support survivors of trafficking and continues to help clients host sustainable events that give back through its Meet with Purpose program.
To explore Hilton’s full suite of Travel with Purpose initiatives, visit travelwithpurpose.hilton.com.
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