Key facts
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised its full-year forecast for room revenue growth.
- Demand from luxury properties remains robust despite inflationary pressures.
- The FIFA World Cup boosted tourism and pricing for hotel operators in the region.
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR) at mid-scale and budget hotels also rose in the second quarter.
- Hilton now expects RevPAR to grow between 3% and 3.5% for fiscal 2026, up from its previous forecast of 2% to 3%.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has increased its outlook for full-year room revenue growth, driven by sustained strong demand from its luxury hotel segment. The company noted that affluent consumers continue to prioritize spending on luxury experiences, even amidst ongoing inflation and some regional revenue weakness.
The recent FIFA World Cup, hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, also contributed to increased tourism and favorable pricing for hotel operators during the quarter. Hilton reported growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for both its mid-scale and budget hotels, as well as its luxury brands like LXR and Conrad, during the second quarter.