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WE ENGAGE, SUPPORT & CREATE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES

Diversity is continually promoted within our marketplace through our supplier diversity program, multi-cultural marketing to diverse customer segments, partnerships with numerous diverse nonprofit organizations, and development of property ownership for women and minorities.

“At Hilton, diversity isn’t a buzzword. Diversity is a value that’s deeply rooted in our culture. That’s why I’m proud of our Supplier Diversity Program, which puts this imperative front and center and helps ensure our supplier base reflects the diverse communities we serve.”

Anu Saxena
President and Global Head, HSM

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY BY THE NUMBERS

HOW SUPPLIER DIVERSITY IS DRIVING CHANGE

ANNUAL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY SUMMIT

One way we continue to raise the bar and lead within our industry is through HSM’s annual Supplier Diversity Summit, now entering its fifth year. Held in December, last year’s engagement and education event for diverse suppliers saw our highest Summit participation to date, with 350+ new and existing supplier partners tuning in to take part.

In addition to virtual networking opportunities and category-specific breakout sessions, our Supplier Diversity team highlighted a number of new partnership opportunities designed to drive small and diverse businesses forward using the power of the Hilton engine.

HILTON SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Discover the ins and outs of our procurement program as we continuously strive for excellence in responsible sourcing and the creation of strong, diverse supplier partnerships. Together, let's shape the future of hospitality while prioritizing environmental stewardship and fostering inclusive growth. Explore the Hilton Supply Management difference today!

Learn more at: mysupplymanagement.com.

OUR COLLABORATORS IN SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

As part of our publicly stated 2030 Travel with Purpose Goals, Hilton has committed to doubling our sourcing spend from local, Small-and Medium-sized enterprises as minority-owned suppliers for managed hotels and corporate offices by 2030. To further support these objectives, Hilton established the Supplier Diversity Council, which provides guidance and recommendations to help us maintain a robust and inclusive supply chain. The council meets quarterly and works closely with Hilton’s Leadership team to ensure the prioritization and development of diverse suppliers.

slide 3 of 3 OUR COLLABORATORS IN SUPPLIER DIVERSITY We work closely with our collaborators to identify new suppliers by participating in Match Making and metnorship opportunities. These partnerships allow us to grow our base of certified diverse suppliers and increase our influence with other organizations working to advance diversity within supply chain.

Download 2022 Report

Want to learn more?2022 Annual Supplier Diversity Report

HEAR FROM OUR OWNERS

"WORKING WITH HILTON ON OUR FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT WAS A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH. THEIR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WAS EVIDENT IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE PROCESS, MAKING IT A TRULY COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE. I AM PROUD TO HAVE PARTNERED WITH A COMPANY THAT VALUES AND PRIORITIZES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION."

Mike Ealy
Nassau Investments

“HILTON HOTEL OWNERSHIP IS AN AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT NOT ONLY FROM A BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE, BUT IT PROVIDES YOU WITH A LEGACY THAT CAN LIVE ON FOR GENERATIONS. HOPEFULLY, MY ACHIEVEMENTS WILL INSPIRE THE NEXT FEMALE AND/OR PERSONS OF COLOR TO SEE THAT THERE ARE NO LIMITS IF YOU WORK HARD AND
BELIEVE.”

Melissa Hunt
Hampton Franchisee/ Owner

“IN MY EXPERIENCE, HILTON IS TRULY COMMITTED TO PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN THE OWNERSHIP GROUPS AND THE FRANCHISE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL. HILTON IS NOT ONLY A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, BUT A TRUE LEADER THAT IS ACTIVELY WORKING TO GET MINORITIES MORE INVOLVED IN OWNERSHIP OF HOTELS. THEY UNDERSTAND THAT THROUGH DIVERSITY IN OWNERSHIP, WE NOT ONLY BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITIES WE ARE PRESENT IN, BUT ALSO PROMOTE PATHS OF ASCENSION TO MANY OF OUR EMPLOYEES.”

Carlos Rodriguez
Chairman and CEO of Driftwood Capital

“HOTEL OWNERSHIP PROVIDES A SPRINGBOARD FOR GENERATIONAL WEALTH-BUILDING, BRINGING ONBOARD A FRESH POOL OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES. DIVERSITY IN OWNERSHIP IS KEY TO IGNITING INNOVATION AND EVOLVING OUR INDUSTRY FOR A BETTER FUTURE.”

Kendra Plummer
Founder, Elise Capital

“INTRODUCING WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR TO HOTEL OWNERSHIP EARLY ON WILL CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR LIVES. ”

Tracy Prigmore
Hampton Inn Owner/Franchisee

ARTICLE BY TRACY ON DIVERSITY & CAREER PATHS

OUR COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Hilton and the Hilton Effect Foundation are working to create a better world to travel. Through our Travel with Purpose program, we have committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030.

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MEET OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS

DiversityInc.

“For more than a decade, Hilton modeled transparent leadership by sharing demographic workforce data and supplier diversity initiatives, as well as specifics about the purpose and outcomes of talent development programs that focus on equitable opportunities for all Hilton Team Members.

Today, even with the challenges the hospitality industry faces, Hilton remains unwavering in its efforts to provide a transparent and credible account of all Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and progress through its Travel with Purpose corporate social responsibility program. I look forward to witnessing the advances Hilton will continue to make to further its social impact goals focused on inclusive growth, human rights, and community investment, and I am proud to be a strategic partner.”

Carolynn Johnson
CEO, DiversityInc.

Great Place to Work

"Hilton's commitment to building a 'For All' culture is realized by using their values to drive meaningful long-term change that creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive workplace For All. As a two-time, #1 Best Workplace in the U.S., the employee experience of their underrepresented population is the best of the 100BEST. In the last year, they have added new dimensions of diversity including critical additions to their Board and executive team and introduced their ‘Courageous Conversations’ series about race and injustice during the most difficult time in our country’s history. While all companies have ‘a long way to go’ Hilton is leading the pack!"

Michael C. Bush
CEO, Great Place to Work

showing slide 1 of 2 DiversityInc. “Hilton ranked #1 in 2021 and will ascend to the DiversityInc Hall of Fame in 2022. For more than a decade, Hilton modeled transparent leadership by sharing demographic workforce data and supplier diversity initiatives, as well as specifics about the purpose and outcomes of talent development programs that focus on equitable opportunities for all Hilton Team Members. Today, even with the challenges the hospitality industry faces, Hilton remains unwavering in its efforts to provide a transparent and credible account of all Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and progress through its Travel with Purpose corporate social responsibility program. I look forward to witnessing the advances Hilton will continue to make to further its social impact goals focused on inclusive growth, human rights, and community investment, and I am proud to be a strategic partner.” Carolynn Johnson CEO, DiversityInc.