Hilton has announced the recipients of its 2025 Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs. These initiatives aim to enhance the professional, physical, and mental well-being of Hilton team members by allowing them time for meaningful experiences or to recharge.
Now in their ninth year, these programs enable Hilton employees globally to focus on personal passions, community service, or simply taking a break. The programs are part of Hilton’s commitment to providing a human-centric work experience for its nearly 500,000 team members worldwide.
The Thrive Sabbatical is available to employees in corporate offices and managed hotel properties. It offers one month of paid leave and a $5,000 grant for pursuing personal passions or helping others. Meanwhile, the Thrive Reset program is open to all team members, providing one week of paid leave and a $2,000 grant to pause and recharge.
“These recipients are incredible examples of purposeful action—living out their dreams, uplifting their communities,” said Laura Fuentes, Hilton’s chief human resources officer and head of Hilton Supply Management.
This year saw over 1,000 submissions from global team members. A selection committee chose 10 recipients each for the Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset based on diverse stories across various roles and locations.
Recipients of the Thrive Sabbatical include Supaleeporn Chiadlaem from Thailand who will establish an apiary; Jacqueline Kirby from Texas who plans to volunteer in Ghana; Troy Koltermann from the UK launching a photography workshop for veterans; Prakash Marandi from India coaching women in football; Bradley Moody from Singapore supporting healthcare delivery in remote areas; Courtney Payne from the US planning a family trip; Sally Perlloni introducing educational resources in Puerto Rico; Zohra Sharif visiting Disney World with family; Besik Shavishvili filming a documentary in Georgia; Edina Siwawa setting up baking facilities for women in Dubai.
Thrive Reset recipients include Nurul Asyikin embarking on a hike in the Himalayas; Florence Cornish exploring culinary scenes abroad; Francisca Isela Temix Gonzalez reuniting with her grandmother in Mexico; Bella Guo traveling by motorcycle through China’s natural landscapes; Yara Yousry Tawfik Hassan attending her graduation ceremony in Switzerland; Ann Kang reconnecting with family heritage in Korea; Leighann Kannenberg celebrating her daughter’s recovery with a beach getaway; Aimee Potter creating space at home for writing projects on mental health topics; Jennifer Rowell resting as she cares for her mother battling cancer; Ewa Ślaz helping rebuild after a fire.
These initiatives form part of “Thrive at Hilton,” which focuses on employee well-being since its inception in 2017. Additionally, Hilton is actively hiring across its brands worldwide.
