Hilton highlights record year for its luxury and lifestyle portfolio and previews openings for 2026

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After reaching 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels worldwide in 2025, Hilton is preparing the next phase of global expansion

The company now has nearly 500 additional properties in development, driven by rising demand for meaningful, immersive travel experiences across generations.

Dino Michael, global category head for Hilton Luxury Brands, said the focus for 2026 will be on elegant, purposeful stays that reflect evolving guest expectations — from multi-generational travel to culturally rooted experiences.

Key luxury openings in 2026

Hilton will expand its high-end brands with new Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels in major destinations including London (Admiralty Arch), Kuala Lumpur, Athens, Corfu, Nagoya and Riyadh. Further additions include LXR’s The Den Bengaluru and the debut of NoMad Singapore. Signia by Hilton will also grow with new openings in Tainan, Indianapolis and a reimagined Diplomat Beach Resort in Florida.

Lifestyle growth continues

Hilton’s lifestyle segment — led by Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection — is accelerating, with more than 60 new hotels expected in 2026. Upcoming openings include Canopy by Hilton properties in Milan, Deer Valley and Bangkok; Curio Collection hotels in San Sebastián, Wuxi, Bengaluru and Eindhoven; and Tapestry Collection debuts in Maui, La Paz and Hoi An.

Branded residences on the rise

Hilton’s residential portfolio continues to grow, with 39 properties operating and 40 in the pipeline. Recent milestones include a record US$27 million penthouse sale at Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg and a full sell-out at Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Hilton says the momentum reflects strong global appetite for high-end, locally resonant hospitality as the company moves into 2026.