Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a leading American multinational hospitality company founded by Conrad Hilton in 1919. Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLT), Hilton manages and franchises a vast portfolio of over 7,500 hotels, resorts, and timeshare properties in 118 countries and territories, encompassing renowned brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree, and Hampton. The company's operations are divided into three segments: ownership (hotels owned or leased by Hilton), management and franchise, and timeshare properties under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. As of 2023, Hilton employed approximately 178,000 individuals worldwide.