Latin America: Hilton expands workforce as hotel pipeline grows

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Hilton employs more than 26,000 people across the region and plans over 150 additional hotels as it ranks first among Latin America’s best workplaces

Hilton has been named the No. 1 Best Workplace in Latin America by Great Place to Work, while rapid hotel expansion is creating thousands of new career opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean. The group now employs more than 26,000 team members in 35 countries and operates over 300 hotels in the region.

Since 2021, Hilton’s regional workforce has grown by nearly 60 percent. Over the past three years, the company has hired an average of more than 11,000 people annually into its system.

More than 150 hotels in the pipeline

Further growth is already planned. Hilton’s development pipeline across Latin America and the Caribbean comprises more than 150 hotels with around 21,000 rooms, creating additional demand for hospitality professionals.

“This recognition is an incredibly proud moment for Hilton in Latin America, and one that has been years in the making,” said Ayesha Williams, Vice President of Human Resources, Caribbean and Latin America at Hilton. “Their passion, care and commitment are what make Hilton a place where people feel valued, included and empowered to grow.”

Hilton also ranked as the No. 1 Best Workplace this year in Argentina, Colombia, Panama, Peru and Uruguay.

Career development supports regional growth

The hotel group is combining recruitment with internal training and career development. Programmes include Hilton University, leadership training, cross-training and the regional Fun & Growth initiative, which allows employees to gain experience at other Hilton properties.

According to Hilton’s internal survey data, 85 percent of employees in Latin America believe they can achieve their career goals with the company, while 88 percent say they have opportunities to continue learning and developing. Some 93 percent describe Hilton as a great place to work and 94 percent say they are proud to work there.

Globally, nearly two-thirds of corporate and hotel leadership positions at Hilton have been filled by internal candidates.

Expansion creates new hospitality careers

The company is also working with organisations including the International Youth Foundation through the Hilton Global Foundation to provide young people with training, skills and access to career opportunities.

With more than 300 hotels already operating and another 150-plus properties in development, Hilton sees Latin America and the Caribbean as both an important growth market and a major source of new hospitality careers.