The hospitality industry has found fertile ground in Greater Washington and experienced impressive growth during the past 25 years.
With the recent relocation of Hilton’s global corporate headquarters to Greater Washington from California, this region has emerged as a hub for the hospitality industry.
Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and Choice Hotels International are all headquarted in Greater Washington. Together, these three companies own or operate 1.5 million hotel rooms worldwide.
Greater Washington is also home to Host Hotels & Resorts, the largest real estate investment trust owner of luxury and upper upscale properties and HMSHost, a subsidiary of Autogrill, the world’s largest provider of food, beverage, and retail services for travelers.