Type: Private
On the web: http://www.hiltonworldwide.com

If you need a bed for the night, Hilton Worldwide (formerly Hilton Hotels) has a few hundred thousand of them. The company is one of the world's largest hoteliers with a lodging empire that includes more than 3,600 hotels and resorts in some 80 countries operating under such names as Doubletree, Embassy Suites, and Hampton, as well as its flagship Hilton brand. Many of its hotels serve the mid-market segment, though its Hilton and Conrad hotels offer full-service, upscale lodging. In addition, its Homewood Suites chain offers extended-stay services. The company franchises many of its hotels; it owns the Waldorf-Astoria and the New York Hilton. Hilton is owned by private equity firm The Blackstone Group.

Officers:
President and CEO: Christopher J. (Chris) Nassetta
President, Global Operations and Development: Ian R. Carter
EVP and CFO: Thomas C. (Tom) Kennedy

Competitors:
Choice Hotels
InterContinental Hotels
Marriott

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