SAUDI ARABIA – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has maintained its position as the number one Great Place to Work in Saudi Arabia for the second year in a row.

Celebrating the announcement at a gala ceremony in Riyadh on Monday, Kamel Ajami, vice president operations, Saudi Arabia & Levant, Hilton said: “We are delighted to have been placed first in the Great Place to Work Saudi Arabia list for the second year in a row. Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do, and their hard work, passion and commitment are at the core of our success. This Great Place to Work achievement is a testament to the amazing culture we’ve built together, centred on our company’s mission to be the most hospitable company in the world.”

As part of its long-standing commitment to helping Team Members live their best lives, last year Hilton launched its new value proposition, Thrive@Hilton. Through initiatives such as building in time to recharge during the workday, sabbaticals and modern tools for increasing recognition, the scheme enables Team Members to flourish in body, mind and spirit, ultimately supporting the company’s continued success and help attract top talent.

As a global hospitality company serving guests in 105 countries and territories, Hilton also encourages its Team Members to explore the world of progression opportunities available across the globe.  

Hilton also offers industry-leading learning and development opportunities to Team Members including access to Hilton University, an online platform offering more than five million hours of training through 2,500 courses. In addition, Hilton offers Team Members world-class rewards and benefits such as the Team Member Travel Programme which allows all Team Members discounted rates at Hilton’s hotels.

Hilton is committed to achieving diversity and aims to increase the number of females in leadership positions. Last year, the company also announced the introduction of a minimum of 12 weeks’ fully-paid maternity leave for female Team Members in the Middle East and Africa. Hilton will also be holding a ‘Women in Leadership’ conference for its female Team Members in Saudi Arabia in April to empower and inspire current and future female leaders.

Hilton currently welcomes guests to 11 properties in Saudi Arabia and with plans to develop 34 further hotels, the company …

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,200 properties with more than 856,000 rooms, in 105 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

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