Hilton Announces Winners of Inaugural Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards

• Hilton announced the winners of the Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards, the first annual celebration recognizing Hilton owners that have demonstrated their commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality.
• Twenty-five winners have been selected across five categories, from Ownership of the Year to Commercial Excellence.
• The awards recognize owners whose hotels consistently deliver for their guests and demonstrate a strong commitment to service and operational excellence, reflecting Hilton’s shared ambition of becoming the World’s Best Place to Stay.

Hilton announced the winners of the Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards, the first annual celebration recognizing Hilton owners that have demonstrated their commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality. Twenty-five winners have been selected across five categories, from Ownership of the Year to Commercial Excellence.

“These awards celebrate the owners who bring Hilton’s incredible hospitality to life every day, creating memorable stays and exceptional experiences across our brands,” said Danny Hughes, president, Americas, Hilton. “We know that the work doesn’t stop after a hotel has opened. In fact, delivering outstanding service is what keeps guests coming back, powering strong hotel performance over time.”

Winners were selected for their meaningful contributions to Hilton’s shared ambition of becoming the World’s Best Place to Stay. The awards recognize owners whose hotels consistently deliver for their guests and demonstrate a strong commitment to service and operational excellence.

The Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards complement Hilton’s longstanding Americas Development Awards, which were announced earlier in April. The Americas Development Awards recognize owners, developers and partners for bringing new hotels to market. Together, the programs reflect the full lifecycle of Hilton’s owner partnerships, from development to the hotel’s ongoing operations.

Click here to view the full list of 2026 Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards winners.

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