(Reuters) - Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) Inc on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast after reporting a spike in third-quarter earnings as consumers eager to travel after the pandemic book flights and hotels despite recession worries.
The hotel industry has benefited from pent-up demand for cross-border travel, which has boosted its pricing power.
Hilton, which own several brands including the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, said it now expects net income between $1.22 billion and $1.24 billion this year, compared with its previous forecast of $1.15 billion and $1.22 billion.
The company said it expects adjusted earnings per share for 2022 to be between $4.46 and $4.54 compared with $4.21 and $4.46 forecast earlier.
Hilton reported a 44% rise in third-quarter profit, posting net income attributable to shareholders of $347 million, or $1.26 per share.