HispanicBusiness Magazine Names Hilton Worldwide One of the ‘Best Companies for Diversity’
Hilton Worldwide’s Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives Ranked Among Top 20
(3BL Media) McLean, VA - September 18, 2012 - Hilton Worldwide announced today that it was ranked No. 16 on the HispanicBusiness 2012 Best Companies for Diversity list by HispanicBusiness magazine, up from its No. 26 ranking last year. By sector, Hilton Worldwide scored among the highest in restaurants and resorts.
The 2012 Best Companies for Diversity list is an annual ranking which determines the effectiveness of U.S. companies in their willingness and ability to attract Hispanics to the boardroom, on diversity recruitment, on diversity retention and promotion, on marketing and commercial outreach, and on supplier diversity.
"We're honored to be recognized again for our commitment to diversity throughout the company," said Matt Schuyler, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hilton Worldwide. "We remain committed to supporting the diverse communities in which we do business as well as continuing to expand globally."
Hilton values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of its team members, owners, and suppliers, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all. The company has more than 300,000 team members across 3,900 managed and franchised hotels in 91 countries. HispanicBusiness magazine named Hilton Worldwide as one of the 25 Leaders in Supplier Diversity in March 2012. The company was also recently recognized by LATINA Style Magazine as one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for.
For more information on Hilton Worldwide's diversity program, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com. For HispanicBusiness magazine's complete list, visit www.hispanicbusiness.com.
About HispanicBusiness Media
Now celebrating more than 30 years as an award-winning publishing and information services company, HispanicBusiness Media is the nation's leading source of information for and about Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs. HispanicBusiness magazine is the company's flagship publication. Other entities include www.HispanicBusiness.com, www.HireDiversity.com, HispanTelligence®, the Diversity Partnership, and HispanicBusiness Events, including the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala (EOY) and the Woman of the Year Awards Gala (WOY).
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 640,000 rooms in 91 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
