Hilton Australia recognised as Number 1 hospitality workplace
The recognition reflects Hilton’s people-first culture, inclusive leadership and commitment to supporting team members to grow and thrive.
Hilton, has been recognised as the leading hospitality workplace in Australia 2026 by Great Place to Work® in the category of companies with over 1,000 employees, marking a standout recognition for its people-first culture and team member experience. This achievement follows Great Place to Work certification across all four countries in the region – Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
This recognition reflects Hilton’s continued focus on creating a workplace committed to inclusion, wellness, purpose and growth where team members are supported to grow, recognised for their contribution and empowered to deliver hospitality with heart.
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It also coincides with Hilton entering an exciting period of growth across Australasia, with upcoming openings in some of the region’s most sought-after destinations, including Waldorf Astoria Sydney, Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort & Spa, LXR Gold Coast, Hilton Garden Inn Suva and DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland. As Hilton continues to expand across the region, the recognition reinforces its reputation as an employer of choice – one that is building exceptional careers, attracting top talent and shaping the future of hospitality across the region.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices and experiences of our team members,” said Paul Hutton, Area Vice President and Head of Australasia, Hilton.
“At Hilton, we know that a great workplace is built every day – through the way we lead, listen, recognise and care for one another. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and even prouder of our 1,800 team members behind it. As we continue to grow across Australasia, our commitment remains clear: to create a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued and inspired to thrive.”
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From hotel operations and culinary arts, to sales, marketing, and corporate roles, Hilton offers career pathways that are as diverse as the people who bring hospitality to life. The company’s culture is rooted in inclusive leadership, recognition, and a shared sense of purpose that drives teams to deliver meaningful experiences for guests and colleagues alike.
Stephanie Lopesi, Regional Head of Human Resources, Australasia, Hilton, added: “Behind this recognition are our team members building meaningful careers and supporting one another every day. Hospitality offers extraordinary pathways for growth, and at Hilton we are focused on making sure our people have the tools, support and opportunities to build careers they are proud of.”
Building on Hilton’s recognition as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Fortune and Great Place to Work, and its position as Asia’s #1 best workplace in 2025 and Asia’s top hospitality workplace since 2017, Hilton offers a range of global and regional programs that support team members in thriving both personally and professionally.
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