3. During the last year, over 50,000 gross rooms were added to the company’s portfolio, and 43,000 net rooms, which represents 6.6% growth for the group (managed and franchised).

4. Hilton created approximately 20,000+ new jobs in hotels as a result of new properties (managed and franchised) openings.

5. Hilton converted 14,500 rooms from competitor brands and independent hotels. This number represents nearly 30% of all openings last year. 

6. Hilton Worldwide has expanded by more than 50% since 2007. It has also launched three new hotel brands. Between them, these three brands encompass a total number of almost 60,000 rooms (currently in various stages of development). 

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