The American economy may be transitioning to a new phase in which growth is no longer reserved for the wealthiest consumers, according to the CEO of the hospitality giant Hilton, who believes rising demand at lower- and mid-priced hotels points to what he calls a “C‑shaped” recovery. Speaking on Hilton’s first‑quarter 2026 earnings call on Tuesday, Christopher Nassetta said the company expects “improving performance” among these groups going forward, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) “