Hilton Worldwide Holdings, a major US hotel chain, on the 28th raised its room revenue growth outlook for fiscal 2026. The upgrade factors in expanding travel demand, particularly among high-income earners, as well as a tailwind from the FIFA World Cup held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The latest forecast for revenue per available room growth in fiscal 2026 is 3.0 to 3.5 percent, revised up from the previous estimate of 2.0 to 3.0 percent. In the second quarter, room revenue increased across all segments, including luxury, midscale, and economy hotels, but room revenue in the Middle East and Africa region fell 29.5 percent. The full-year adjusted earnings per share outlook was raised to 8.89 to 9.01 dollars from the prior 8.79 to 8.91 dollars.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings IncHilton raised its 2026 room revenue growth outlook due to expanding luxury travel demand and the FIFA World Cup.