HISTORY

History
Conrad Hilton Purchased The Mobley in Cisco, Texas. 1919 The first hotel with Hilton as brand name built in Dallas, Texas. 1925

Purchased The Sir Francis Drake in San Fransisco. 1938

1943

Purchased The Roosevelt and The Plaza.

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1965 1946 1964

HHC began Franchising.

Hilton Hotel Corporation (HHC) was formed.

1949

Hilton controlled by 2 unrelated corporation : HHC HIC

Hilton International Co. (HIC) was formed.

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1982 The founding of Conrad Hotel by Barron Hilton (son of Conrad Hilton). Grand Jupiter Casino Resort opened on Goldcoast, Australia. Started an all-suite property and Hilton Grand Vacation Company. A non-Hilton Stephen F. Bollenbach was named as the president and chief executive officer.

1985

1989-1991

1996

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1997

1999

20012003

Alliance between HHC and HIC

Expanded portfolio with the acquisition of Promus Hotel Corporation 1949

Global expansion through acquisition and franchising continued at HHC

changes its name and logo to Hilton Worldwide

2009

Hiltons Business Model

Leased Hotels

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Owned Hotels

A
Business Model

Managed Hotels

Franchised Hotels

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Timeshare Ownership

Joint Ventures for International Operations

Have a Pleasant Stay With Us

Franchising at Hilton

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