Are Hilton and Marriott owned by the same company?

No, Hilton is not part of Marriott. Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International are two different companies that operate two of the largest hotel portfolios in the world. Hilton hotels are not part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, either. Hilton has 18 hotel brands covering 6,000 properties in 117 countries.



No, Hilton and Marriott are not owned by the same company. They are two separate, publicly traded corporations and are direct competitors in the global hospitality industry.

Here’s a breakdown of each:

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

  • Ownership: A publicly traded company (ticker: HLT on the NYSE).
  • Founding: Founded by Conrad Hilton in 1919.
  • Portfolio: Includes 24 brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection, Canopy, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, and Tru by Hilton.
  • Scale: As of recent reports, manages over 7,600 properties across 126 countries.

Marriott International, Inc.

  • Ownership: A publicly traded company (ticker: MAR on the NASDAQ).
  • Founding: Founded by J. Willard Marriott in 1927.
  • Portfolio: The world’s largest hotel company by number of rooms, with over 30 brands including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Marriott Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn, and Residence Inn.
  • Scale: Operates more than 8,800 properties in over 139 countries.

Key Distinction

While they are separate, their business models are similar. Both companies primarily operate as franchisors and managers of hotels.

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