NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 30, 2000–Fitch has just published a Credit Update report on Hilton Hotels Corp. (HLT). HLT owns many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Doubletree, Homewood Suites and Red Lion.
The company maintains a significant domestic presence in virtually every important industry category, from the upscale, mid-priced and limited-service segments to extended stay and vacation ownership. At Sept. 30, 2000, the Hilton system consisted of 1,867 hotels with 314,629 rooms.
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