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Hilton CEO Drops 'C-Shaped Economy' Thesis As Travel Demand Broadens Beyond LuxuryHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. CEO Christopher Nassetta said on the company's Q1 2026 earnings call that he sees America's divided economy beginning to converge, with lower- and middle-income consumers starting to spend more — a shift he described as a "C-shaped economy." Nassetta said he expects improving performance in lower- and mid-tier segments for the rest of the year, with demand shifting away from luxury and upper-upscale travel toward a more balanced mix. What Is A C-Shaped Economy? The