Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced today that it ranked 42 on DiversityInc’s 2016 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. This marks the second consecutive year Hilton Worldwide has been recognized on this list for its deep commitment to diversity and inclusion.

“We are very honored to be included in the DiversityInc Top 50 again this year,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton Worldwide, who was also interviewed in the current issue of DiversityInc’s magazine. “Building and empowering a diverse workforce is essential for us to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests around the world.”

Hilton’s Chief Human Resources Officer Matthew W. Schuyler was a featured speaker at the DiversityInc Conference and represented Hilton’s Team Members at the 2016 Top 50 Announcement Dinner, where the rankings were revealed on April 19.

“We believe strongly in recruiting and retaining incredibly talented Team Members who represent many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints,” Schuyler said. “Diversity and inclusion are a part of the DNA of our organization, and while we are proud of how much we have achieved, we are committed to doing even more as we move forward.”

DiversityInc also named Hilton as one of the Top 13 Companies for Supplier Diversity, Top 12 Companies for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Top 15 Companies for Mentoring.

This recognition is one of several distinguished awards that Hilton Worldwide has received recently, including its selection as one of Fortune magazine’s Best Companies to Work For. To see the entire Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, visithttp://www.diversityinc.com/top50 or follow the conversation online with the hashtag#DITop50.

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