Hilton's Christian Charnaux sees no end to his company's outsized growth

After capturing 6.7% of net unit growth in 2025, it'd be natural to expect a cooldown even for a major hotel brand like Hilton. But Chief Development Officer Christian Charnaux believes there is opportunity to continue at that pace, particularly as 1 in 5 global hotel rooms under construction are slated to carry Hilton flags. 

This episode was recorded live at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit on January 26, 2026.