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Hilton Confirms Invitation-Only ‘Honors Society’ Tier for 2026 as Loyalty Overhaul Nears

Hilton says guidance will arrive in early Q1 2026 following the label’s appearance in hotel property systems.

Overview

  • The Honors Society will sit above the newly announced Diamond Reserve in Hilton Honors’ 2026 elite hierarchy.
  • Hilton has acknowledged the tier but has not published qualification criteria or benefits, committing to share details early next quarter.
  • Properties are receiving system updates that display The Honors Society and the re-ordered priority list ahead of public specifics.
  • As of 2026, upgrade priority will rank The Honors Society, Diamond Reserve, Lifetime Diamond, then Diamond, placing Diamond below three tiers.
  • Recent reporting cites roughly 235 million Honors members overall, around 1.25–1.4 million Diamonds, and an estimated 50,000–55,000 Diamond Reserve members, with The Honors Society expected to be far smaller.