Global Accolade Follows Hilton’s Continued Recognition as a Great Place to Work Across the Middle East
Dubai : Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has again been named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work®, following its placement as the highest ranked hospitality workplace in the UAE, and among the top five Best Workplaces in Saudia Arabia, Qatar and Oman.
This is the company’s 10th consecutive year on the World’s Best Workplace list. The global hospitality company has also recently been ranked as the number one Best Workplace in 18 countries, including Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as the UK, US, France, Italy, and Switzerland. Hilton was also recognised among the top ten Best Workplaces in the Middle East, as well as securing placements in the top ten for Hospitality in the GCC and Women in the GCC.
Simon Vincent CBE, EVP & President, EMEA, Hilton: “Hospitality is an important employer in the Middle East, playing a fundamental role in the region’s economy, providing people with dynamic careers and opportunities. At Hilton, our award-winning culture is underpinned by ongoing training, progression opportunities, flexible working, unique perks and access to holistic wellbeing programmes. At a time when a focus on supporting employee wellbeing has never been more important, we are proud to lead the industry as Hilton once again tops the list as the World’s Best Workplace. Together with our more than 24,000 team members in the Middle East, we are building a healthier, happier workforce which in turn delivers the exceptional customer experience Hilton is known for.”
Hilton’s fast-paced global expansion continues to drive job creation and career growth opportunities around the world. Since September 2024, Hilton has added nearly 20,000 team members across its managed and franchised hotels, as well as in corporate roles, a result of opening almost three hotels per day over the past year. In the Middle East, Hilton continues to witness rapid growth with plans to more than double its presence in the region. Its pipeline of more than 150 hotels is expected to create 35,000 jobs, providing significant opportunity for talent across the region.
Across the Middle East, Hilton is also working to make the company the best place to work for all, while also supporting pathways into the hospitality industry in collaboration with partners such as the SEDRA Foundation in the UAE or Bunyan Academy for Hospitality Training in Saudi Arabia. The EMEA Team Member Exchange Programme is another example of one of the many leading workplace initiatives driven regionally at Hilton, with more than 1,000 participants to date gaining valuable experience in hotels across the EMEA region.
Since 2022, Hilton has created more than 2.5 million learning and career growth opportunities for Hilton team members and community members worldwide through programmes that offer coaching, mentoring and leadership programmes to gain new skills and achieve certifications. The company also provides unique and special benefits for employees, including Go Hilton, Hilton’s team member travel programme that provides discounted room rates and travel benefits. Other benefits include Hilton’s Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programmes, which provide team members with paid time off and financial support to pursue personal passions.
