Hilton suspends development activity in Russia

Hilton has announced it is suspending all new development activity in Russia, and the group has closed its corporate office in Moscow while providing continued work and pay for impacted team members.

Hilton also revealed it will donate any profits from business operations in Russia to the humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine.

Additionally, the group is donating up to one million room nights to support Ukrainian refugees and humanitarian relief efforts across Europe, in partnership with American Express, #HospitalityHelps, and Hilton’s community of owners.   

Hilton said it joins those around the world in “shock and disbelief at the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine”. 

Hilton said: “Our hotels have always been part of the fabric of our communities that we serve, and we take seriously our promise to positively impact the places where we live and work.

“Hilton continues to monitor the situation as it evolves. We are keeping our team members and all those impacted by these events in our thoughts and hope for a peaceful resolution to this crisis.”