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WE ENGAGE, SUPPORT & CREATE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES

At Hilton, we're deeply committed to fostering the economic vitality of the communities where our properties are located by working with a diverse array of suppliers that reflect the cultures surrounding the properties in our portfolio. By upholding Hilton’s standards for quality and competitive pricing, we ensure that our partnerships contribute positively both to our service excellence and to the broader economic landscape. In 2023, our global procurement arm, Hilton Supply Management, actively engaged with over 2,400 partners from underrepresented groups, including women-, minority-, veteran-, disabled-, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses, investing $467 million to create widespread economic impact.

"The reach of our business also extends to the economic impact we create for thousands of suppliers. Through our award-winning Supplier Diversity Program, which began nearly a decade ago, we engage women-, minority-, veteran-, disabled- and LGTBQ+ owned businesses in sourcing opportunities across all categories within the company. In 2022, Hilton Supply Management, Hilton’s global procurement arm, sourced from 2,400+ Supplier Diversity Program Partners, accounting for $467 million of our supplier spend."

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. 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 2023 Report

Want to learn more?2023 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

Through Travel with Purpose, Hilton’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, Hilton is advancing responsible travel and tourism globally. Through Travel with Purpose, we seek to create positive environmental and social impact across our operations, supply chain, and communities. With the Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton is working to support organizations in creating a better world for travel.

VIEW 2023 ESG REPORT

MEET OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Great Place to Work

"Hilton’s success is defined by its strong culture and an unwavering focus to create a great place to work for all.

True to Hilton’s belief that hospitality has the power to bring people together, Hilton is dedicated to hiring and developing a diverse workforce. Hilton’s definition of diversity continues to evolve as demonstrated by its partnership with Great Place To Work in The Great Transformation where Hilton made strides in accelerating progress in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. They are creating “For All” leaders at the top of the organization and are cascading those 9-high trust behaviors through all levels of leadership including front line supervisors.

There is a reason why Hilton leads the world in hospitality, is No. 1 on the 2023 Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™ List while also holding the No. 1 spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For® list in 2024. Through programs like ‘Every Job Makes The Stay,’ Hilton is changing the world one person at a time.

Hilton proves that you can be one of the best in the world at what you do, and take care of your people, too."

Michael C. Bush
CEO, Great Place to Work

Fair360

"I am proud to call Hilton a strategic partner of Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Hilton earned a number one spot on our top 50 list in 2021 and entered the Hall of Fame. Continuing to compete every year, Hilton retains its exemplary performance in human capital fairness. Most notably, the company has earned high marks for its workplace best practices and mentoring programs. The success of the organization, and its rise on the Fair360 Top 50 list over the years, are the direct result of the Hilton’s leadership, advocacy for workplace fairness and their disciplined focus on inclusion.

I look forward to watching Hilton continue its workplace fairness journey, as it encourages its employees and guests to Travel with Purpose.”

Luke Visconti
Chairman and Founder Fair360