World Tourism Day Special: Around the World with Hilton’s Most Luxurious Escapes

This World Tourism Day, we invite you to journey beyond the ordinary. Travel is no longer just about destinations—it’s about discovering new landscapes, creating lifetime experiences, and collecting unforgettable moments. Hilton’s portfolio of extraordinary luxury properties across the globe offers a passport to indulgence, where every stay becomes a story and every view, a memory. It’s the perfect excuse to dream beyond borders, plan that long-pending escape, and—if you’re going to do it—do it in style.

Here are four spectacular Hilton luxury properties that redefine what it means to check in, from private islands to sky-high city sanctuaries.

1. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

An icon of barefoot luxury, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers overwater and reef villas, each with private infinity pools and uninterrupted ocean views. For the ultimate splurge, you can even book Ithaafushi – The Private Island—a secluded, 32,000 sqm tropical playground with its own spa, chef, and yacht. Eleven specialty dining venues and bespoke wellness rituals complete this indulgent Maldivian escape. 1

2. Waldorf Astoria Osaka

Hilton’s first Waldorf in Japan, the newly opened Waldorf Astoria Osaka, channels Art Deco grandeur through the lens of Japanese craftsmanship. Designed by André Fu, the hotel is perched high above the city, offering skyline views, serene rooms, and refined dining concepts, including a reimagined Peacock Alley. It’s an elegant perch from which to explore Osaka’s cultural icons like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle.2

3. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok

At Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, modern glamour meets Thai soul. The hotel’s dramatic interiors nod to Thai heritage while housing world-class culinary spaces like Bull & Bear — one of the city’s most coveted dining rooms.3 A serene spa, skyline-view infinity pool, and its prime location in the Ratchaprasong district make it a chic city escape for travellers who love luxury with local flair.4

4. Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Perched on the cliffs of Ungasan, Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s first LXR outpost in Southeast Asia. Rooted in the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana (harmony between people, nature and spirit), every villa has a private pool and ocean or garden views. With curated local art, sustainable design and immersive cultural rituals, Umana offers a soulful, slow-luxury escape.