Hilton Hotels & Resorts

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hilton-hotels-resorts

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the brand portfolio?The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, a multinational hospitality company
2. What is the ownership structures?Utilizes a mix of owned, leased, managed, and franchised hotel properties
3. How many hotels does Hilton have?Hilton has 584 hotels with more than 216,000 rooms in 94 countries and territories.
4. Why does Hilton use different ways to run its hotels?Hilton uses owning, leasing, management contracts, and franchising to fit local markets, share risks, and grow quickly.

Hospitality Industry: The broad sector encompassing lodging, food services, and event management, focused on guest experience.
Management Contracts: Agreements where a hotel company manages a property on behalf of its owner, ensuring brand standards are met.
Franchising Model: A business strategy where a company grants licenses to independent operators to run businesses under its established brand and system.