Hilton Takes Six First Places as 53 Properties Feature in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Awards

Illuminated Waldorf Astoria Helsinki entrance, with stone columns, flags and figures beside the doorway at dusk.

U.S. and U.K. readers highlight Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and six other Hilton brands, with top rankings from Helsinki and New Orleans to Beijing and Koh Samui. KEY TAKEAWAYS Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 U.S. and U.K. surveys recognised 53 distinct Hilton properties across eight brands. Four Waldorf Astoria properties and two Conrad properties received No. 1… Read the full news article

Hilton signs 600-room Conrad and Hilton hotel cluster near Bengaluru airport

Hilton and Kalyani Developers executives at the signing of Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport

The two 300-room hotels are planned for a 2030 opening in the KIADB Hi-Tech Defence and Aerospace Park with more than 72,000 square feet of event space KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton and Kalyani Group have signed Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport with 300 rooms planned at each hotel Both properties are expected to open… Read the full news article

Hilton Moves Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya Into All-Inclusive Model

Peacock Alley lounge at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, with seating around a large decorative clock and floor-to-ceiling windows.

The two Mexican Caribbean resorts are taking different luxury paths, with Waldorf Astoria becoming adults-only in January 2027 while Conrad retains a multigenerational format with a dedicated adults-only club. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton is transitioning Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya to all-inclusive resort experiences from October 1, 2026. Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya… Read the full news article

Conrad Koh Samui opens The Pearl, a 766-square-metre private wellness villa above the Gulf of Thailand

The Pearl outdoor deck at Conrad Koh Samui with wicker seating and panoramic Gulf of Thailand views

The two-level Presidential Villa begins welcoming guests on October 1 with a 20-metre infinity pool, private spa facilities, in-villa fitness, outdoor cinema and chef-led dining. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Pearl is a 766-square-metre, two-level Presidential Villa positioned at the highest point of Conrad Koh Samui. The villa combines a private couple’s treatment suite, sauna, steam rooms,… Read the full news article

Conrad turns one, three and five free hours into locally curated experiences across five continents

Guests enjoying the Curated Art & Tea Pairing experience at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay

The expanded Conrad 1/3/5 programme gives guests concierge-designed cultural, culinary, wellness and outdoor experiences matched to the time available in their itinerary. KEY TAKEAWAYS Conrad Hotels & Resorts has expanded its 1/3/5 programme across properties on five continents, organising local experiences into one-, three- and five-hour windows. Each itinerary is selected by the individual hotel's… Read the full news article

Hilton’s late-2026 hotel pipeline stretches from Kauaʻi to Kuala Lumpur with major brand debuts

Rooftop swimming pool at Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur at dusk

New openings across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East join landmark renovations as Hilton closes out 2026 with a broad expansion push KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton’s late-2026 pipeline includes new openings across the United States, Mexico, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain and the United Kingdom. Waldorf Astoria and Conrad are both set to… Read the full news article

Conrad expands 1/3/5 programme with time-shaped cultural experiences across five continents

Two women at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay enjoying the Curated Art & Tea Pairing experience

The Hilton luxury brand is adding concierge-curated local experiences built around one-, three- and five-hour windows, from art and food to crafts, nature and city exploration. KEY TAKEAWAYS Conrad Hotels & Resorts has expanded its 1/3/5 programme with concierge-curated experiences organised around one-, three- and five-hour time windows. New examples span properties on five continents… Read the full news article

NoMad Hotel to Open in Singapore, Hilton’s First Luxury Lifestyle Property in Asia Pacific

(IN SHORT) Hilton has partnered with UOL Group to open NoMad Singapore, its first luxury lifestyle hotel in Asia Pacific, set to debut in early 2027 on Orchard Road. The hotel will offer 173 rooms with a focus on sophisticated design, immersive cultural experiences, and world-class dining, reflecting NoMad’s eclectic yet refined style. Guests will… Read the full news article

Hilton Sets New Records for Growth in 2024, Expanding Luxury and Long-Stay Brands Globally

Company signs a record 154,000 rooms in 2024, positioning Hilton for continued strong growth with momentum across all categories (IN SHORT) Hilton experienced record growth in 2024, signing 1,430 new hotel deals and adding nearly 100,000 rooms to its portfolio. The company’s development pipeline now includes over 498,000 rooms. With a record 88,500 rooms under… Read the full news article

Li’ An Chinese Restaurant at Conrad Hangzhou Earns Esteemed One Diamond Award in 2024 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

(IN SHORT) Li’ An Chinese Restaurant at Conrad Hangzhou receives the prestigious One Diamond award in the newly released 2024 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, marking the fourth consecutive year of recognition for Executive Chef Owen Xue’s innovative cuisine. Situated on the hotel’s 50th floor, Li’ An offers modern Hangzhou cuisine in a stunning setting inspired… Read the full news article

Evermore Orlando Resort and Conrad Orlando Now Accepting Reservations for 2024: Luxury Vacation Rental and Contemporary Hotel Brands Unveil Comprehensive Resort-Owned Destination near Walt Disney World

Next generation vacation rental resort and 433‑room Conrad Orlando are now taking reservations in anticipation of a late 2023 grand opening ORLANDO, Fla, 2023-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Evermore Orlando Resort, the highly anticipated luxury vacation rental destination bordering Walt Disney World®, and Conrad Orlando the latest addition to Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) contemporary luxury hotel brand,… Read the full news article

Hilton Honors Offers Members Double Points and Extra Rewards for Exploring New Brands

Hilton Honors members can now earn 2X Points on every stay plus 1,000 Points every time they try a new Hilton brand with new Double Up & Explore global promotion MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Honors members: we see you. Not only are you members of Hilton’s award-winning loyalty program, but sometimes,… Read the full news article

Hilton and Munich Hotel Partners team up to bring the Conrad brand to the Levantehaus

Opening in 2024, Conrad Hamburg will occupy an iconic building in Germany’s second largest city, marking Hilton’s continued luxury portfolio growth across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (December 13, 2022), Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced a franchise agreement with Munich Hotel Partners (MHP) to open Conrad… Read the full news article

Hilton announces the opening of luxurious 120-guest room Conrad Rabat Arzana in Morocco

Located along the scenic Atlantic coastline with breathtaking ocean views and lush greenery, this landmark hotel will introduce a new era of modern luxury to the historic city of Rabat RABAT, Morocco, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (December 12, 2022) announced the highly anticipated opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana, marking the first… Read the full news article

Hilton to further expand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and LXR Hotels & Resorts in 2023

Waldorf Astoria and Conrad features seven new destination openings next year; LXR expands its development pipeline with three new APAC and Middle East openings. MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton’s luxury brands will continue an extraordinary year of growth across their global portfolios with ten openings and an impressive rollout of new… Read the full news article

Hilton appoints Dino Michael to oversee Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Michael to oversee two of Hilton’s renowned, legacy luxury brands MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (November 4, 2019) announced that Dino Michael will extend his current Waldorf Astoria brand head role to include the global brand head position for the Conrad brand effective January 1, 2020. “We are thrilled to… Read the full news article

Hilton appoints Martin Rinck as Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group

International executive to focus on global growth for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Canopy by Hilton MCLEAN, Va., 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today named Martin Rinck as Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group. In his new role, Rinck will be responsible for all strategic development, brand innovation… Read the full news article

Conrad Hotels & Resorts debuts in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila

MANILA, Philippines and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 15,2016), the inspired luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation and managed by Hilton Worldwide(NYSE: HLT), the 347 room… Read the full news article