MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton has announced the recipients of its 2025 Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs, designed to support Hilton team members’ professional, physical and mental well-being by providing time to pursue meaningful experiences or recharge.
Now in its ninth year, these programs are designed to allow Hilton team members worldwide to focus on their well-being by pursuing personal passions, giving back to their communities or taking a pause to recharge. The Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs were created to support Hilton’s efforts to create a fully human experience at work for its nearly 500,000 team members around the world.
The Thrive Sabbatical is available to team members in corporate offices and managed hotel properties, offering one month of paid time off and a $5,000 grant to pursue a passion or help others. The Thrive Reset, open to all team members, provides one week of paid time off and a $2,000 grant to pause and recharge. The Thrive Sabbatical and Reset programs are designed to give team members the time, resources and opportunity to reset, recharge or become inspired so they can continue to support great stays for Hilton guests and as a result, drive its business and create career opportunities.
“Hilton’s Thrive Sabbatical and Reset are rooted in the belief that when our team members thrive, they can bring even greater care, hospitality, and compassion to the world and guests around them.”
“Hilton’s Thrive Sabbatical and Reset are rooted in the belief that when our team members thrive, they can bring even greater care, hospitality, and compassion to the world and guests around them,” said Laura Fuentes, Hilton’s chief human resources officer and head of Hilton Supply Management. “These recipients are incredible examples of purposeful action—living out their dreams, uplifting their communities, and reminding us all of the transformative power of time to reset or pursue a passion.”
This year, Hilton received over 1,000 submissions from team members across the globe. A selection committee chose 10 Thrive Sabbatical and 10 Thrive Reset recipients based on their stories, including a wide range of experiences, geographies and roles.
Thrive Sabbatical Recipients
- Supaleeporn Chiadlaem, culinary staff, Conrad Bangkok, Thailand, will establish a sustainable apiary in a Thai village, supporting local beekeeping and community development.
- Jacqueline Kirby, guest engagement specialist, HRCC Dallas, Texas, U.S., will travel to Ghana to honor her ancestry and bring her skills as a former teacher to volunteer at a local library.
- Troy Koltermann, cluster revenue manager, RMCC Watford, U.K., will launch a photography workshop for military veterans, using art as a tool for healing and connection.
- Prakash Marandi, purchase manager, Hilton Jaipur, India, will dedicate time and resources to coaching women in football.
- Bradley Moody, regional director, luxury & leisure, corporate office, Singapore, will support the Heart of Australia mobile health initiative, helping deliver essential healthcare including cardiology care to remote communities.
- Courtney Payne, sales partner, specialty markets, corporate office, U.S., will take her nephew on a celebration trip to Universal Studios to create memories for her family after a difficult year.
- Sally Perlloni, senior manager, catering, Hilton Vancouver Washington, U.S. plans to introduce a book-gifting program to Puerto Rico for children who have struggled to gain access to quality educational resources in the wake of recent natural disasters.
- Zohra Sharif, agent, guest services, Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, U.S., will take her family to Disney World to heal and create joyful memories after a period of loss and illness.
- Besik Shavishvili, human resources supervisor, Hilton Batumi, Georgia, will film a documentary highlighting rural life in Georgia, sharing stories of individuals in need and amplifying their voices.
- Edina Siwawa, steward, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach, UAE, plans to set up a baking skills facility for women in Dubai, enabling them to start home bakeries and achieve financial independence.
Thrive Reset Recipients
- Nurul Asyikin, purchasing executive, DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, Malaysia, will embark on a challenging six-day hike to Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas, to reset physically and mentally.
- Florence Cornish, exec head chef, Scotland Cluster, U.K., will explore the food scenes of Oslo and Copenhagen to reignite her passion for cooking.
- Francisca Isela Temix Gonzalez, housekeeping coordinator, Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla, Mexico, will reunite with her 100-year-old grandmother in Veracruz and introduce her children to their great-grandmother for the first time.
- Bella Guo, executive floor manager, Conrad Urumqi, China, will traverse the Duku Road by motorcycle to explore the region’s natural beauty.
- Yara Yousry Tawfik Hassan, L&D administrator, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, UAE, will travel to Switzerland to attend her graduation ceremony to celebrate the degree she completed while working at Hilton.
- Ann Kang, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama, Japan, will travel to Korea with her daughter to reconnect with family and heritage.
- Leighann Kannenberg, developer tech solution, corporate, remote, U.S., will take a beach getaway with her family to celebrate her daughter’s recovery from an illness.
- Aimee Potter, senior groups, conference & events sales executive, Hilton Northampton, U.K., will create a relaxing home space to support her focus as she continues writing a play about mental health.
- Jennifer Rowell, front desk assistant manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City – Riverfront, Michigan, U.S., will take time to rest and recover as a primary caregiver for her mother who is battling cancer.
- Ewa Ślaz, human resources specialist, Hilton Warsaw City, Poland, will take time to recharge and help rebuild her mother’s home after a devastating fire.
The Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs are part of Thrive at Hilton, an enterprise-wide initiative focused on supporting team members’ wellbeing in body, mind and spirit to help them be their best every day. Since its introduction in 2017, Thrive at Hilton has provided avenues for personal and professional growth for thousands of team members around the world.
Hilton is actively hiring, with thousands of job openings across its brands. For more information on Hilton’s team member benefits, workplace culture and available positions, visit jobs.hilton.com.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 8,600 properties and nearly 1.3 million rooms, in 139 countries and territories.Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 218 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X,LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.