Hilton properties around the world recognized for creating opportunities for their people, sustainable stays for their guests and leaving their communities stronger
Hilton’s inaugural Travel with Purpose Awards recognize nearly 40 properties including Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort, Conrad Algarve, Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts and The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton for leadership in sustainability and community impactRecognized hotels are leveraging renewable energy resources, reducing food waste and single-use plastics and leveraging creative water use while strengthening local communities through career development programs and local economic investmentAward exemplifies Hilton’s long‑term commitment to creating a more sustainable future for travelers and successfully driving progress towards its 2030 Travel with Purpose goals
MCLEAN, Va. – Every time a Hilton hotel opens their doors to their guests, they’re also opening doors to their communities and destinations. While working to create a great stay for travelers around the world, Hilton team members are also working to advance responsible travel, support growth opportunities and remain good stewards of the destinations they call home.
Guided by Hilton’s global Travel with Purpose strategy, each property across Hilton’s global portfolio aims to make positive environmental, social and economic impact. From committing thousands of volunteer hours to operating with 100 percent renewable energy, these Hilton properties are among dozens of hotels around the world who have been recognized by Hilton as part of their inaugural Travel with Purpose awards for their efforts to create opportunity for their people, a sustainable stay for their guests and a positive force in their communities:
Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort – Jiuzhaigou County, Sichuan, China
Hilton JiuZhaiGou Resort – Deluxe Room View
Nestled within a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort draws guests seeking immersive stays surrounded by dramatic natural landscapes, cultural significance, and the rare opportunity to experience one of China’s most pristine destinations. The resort works to reduce its environmental impact by operating via clean energy solutions while investing in the economic independence of local residents. The property’s operations generate zero carbon emissions thanks to an investment in a hot water boiler retrofit, eliminating 880 cubic meters of daily natural gas consumption and generating RMB 1.4 million (approximately $200,000 USD) in annualized cost savings. The resort’s “Xi Ai Home” initiative empowers more than 120 local community members with disabilities, supporting over RMB 200,000 (nearly $30,000) in handicraft sales. By integrating sustainability efforts with premium service, the resort helps protect the critical ecosystem and cultural heritage of the Jiuzhaigou Valley.
Conrad Algarve – Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Conrad Algarve – Aerial
Guests are drawn to Conrad Algarve for its refined and elevated guest experience; underpinning that experience is a commitment to creating a more responsible stay for guests. The property’s ongoing efforts to reduce single‑use plastics across key guest touchpoints and reduce food waste across the hotel support more sustainable stays while maintaining the quality and comfort guests expect. Beyond the resort, Conrad Algarve’s commitment extends into the community through immersive career day, and meaningful school partnerships supporting students exploring future career paths alongside experienced hospitality mentors.
Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Bodrum, Türkiye
Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Aerial
Susona Bodrum, which offers a luxury experience for guests looking for a unique stay by the Aegean sea, operates off 100 percent renewable energy and leverages solar energy to power and heat hot water throughout the property. The property is one of the only hotels in Hilton’s portfolio which meets its entire water demand by sourcing from a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant while using reclaimed water for all landscape irrigation. In addition to being recognized by Hilton, the property holds several independent sustainability certifications, including Zero Waste, Green Star and Blue Flag, among others.
The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton – Franklin, Tennessee, United States
The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton – Exterior
When guests check into The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, they step into a refined, locally rooted experience that blends Southern charm, walkable downtown access and thoughtfully curated hospitality. What they might not recognize are the practices the hotel team is implementing to promote a more sustainable stay behind the scenes. The property eliminates single-use plastics, provides water refill stations on every floor to reduce bottle use, and operates with 100% LED lighting while further advancing sustainability through EV charging, food donation and composting programs.
Nearly 40 properties were recognized as part of Hilton’s inaugural Travel with Purpose Awards, designed to celebrate hotels across Hilton’s portfolio that are driving meaningful environmental and community impact, including:
Awarded properties were identified based on a rubric of pre-selected Travel with Purpose actions across various environmental, social and governance metrics. Examples of performance metrics include energy reduction, water reduction, waste reduction, environmental projects, community volunteering, career development activities, responsible sourcing, team member awareness of Hilton’s Travel with Purpose program, and more. Performance data on these metrics were collected from LightStay, Hilton’s industry-leading sustainability data management platform.
As Hilton continues to advance toward its 2030 Travel with Purpose goals, the company remains committed to empowering its properties to lead with innovation and creativity, helping shape a more responsible future for travel. To learn more about Hilton’s Travel with Purpose goals and progress, visit travelwithpurpose.hilton.com.
Q&AWhat is Hilton’s Travel with Purpose program?
Travel with Purpose is Hilton’s global strategy to drive positive impact and deliver lasting value to the people, hotels and communities where we all live, work and stay. Guided by our 2030 Travel with Purpose Goals, it aims to unlocking doors of opportunity for people, creating more sustainable stays in hotels that guests can feel good about and building the resilience of communities while operating responsibly.
How do Hilton hotels implement Travel with Purpose at the property level?
Travel with Purpose is implemented on property through actions like reducing energy, water, and waste, eliminating single-use plastics, reducing food waste and investing in community investment initiatives such as career development, volunteer efforts and local partnerships.
How does Hilton measure progress on Travel with Purpose goals?
Hilton tracks performance through LightStay, Hilton’s sustainability management platform, which measures metrics like carbon emissions, water use, waste reduction, and community impact across Hilton’s more than 9,100 properties.
What are Hilton’s 2030 Travel with Purpose Goals
By 2030, Hilton aims to Cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 75% among our managed portfolio and 56% (Scope 3) among our franchised portfolio while halving our water use and waste intensity. At the same time, Hilton is working to meaningfully impact 20 million community members, contribute 10 million volunteer hours and create 2.5 million learning and career growth opportunities.
What are the Hilton Travel with Purpose Awards?
Hilton’s Travel with Purpose awards recognizes hotels who are setting examples of Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy in action, including hotels who are leveraging renewable energy resources, reducing food waste and single-use plastics and leveraging creative water use while strengthening local communities through career development programs and local economic investment.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 143 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 250 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.