Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Celebrity Lineup for 2026 Tournament of Champions
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 15 2025
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Source: Businesswire
- Celebrity Lineup: The 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions will take place from January 29 to February 1 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Florida, featuring celebrities like Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain and NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, which is expected to attract significant viewer interest.
- Prize Money: LPGA champions will compete for $2.1 million in official prize money, while celebrity participants will vie for a separate $500,000 purse, enhancing the event's appeal and solidifying Hilton Grand Vacations' position as a premium vacation experience provider.
- Exclusive Experiences: The tournament will host a three-night concert series featuring performances by Kelly Clarkson and The Beach Boys, aimed at providing unique entertainment experiences that enhance brand loyalty among participants.
- Strategic Partnership: Hilton Grand Vacations' ongoing collaboration with the LPGA not only showcases its support for women's golf but also enhances customer experiences through the HGV Ultimate Access program, further driving the brand's market influence.
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Analyst Views on HGV
Wall Street analysts forecast HGV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HGV is 48.16 USD with a low forecast of 42.00 USD and a high forecast of 59.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 44.120
Low
42.00
Averages
48.16
High
59.00
Current: 44.120
Low
42.00
Averages
48.16
High
59.00
About HGV
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. is a global timeshare company. The Company is engaged in developing, marketing, selling, managing and operating timeshare resorts, timeshare plans and ancillary reservation services, primarily under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. It operates through two segments: Real estate sales and financing and Resort operations and club management. The Real estate sales and financing segment markets and sells vacation ownership interests (VOIs). It also sources VOIs through fee-for-service agreements with third-party developers. It provides consumer financing, which includes interest income generated from the origination of consumer loans to customers to finance their purchase of VOIs and servicing the loans. Resort operations and club management segment manage the clubs and earn activation fees, annual dues and transaction fees from member exchanges for other vacation products. It offers vacation experiences for guests and approximately 724,000 club members.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Event Promotion: Coughlin will represent First Advantage throughout the 2026 LPGA season, with the brand logo featured on her apparel during tournament appearances, starting with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions from January 29 to February 1.
- Digital Promotion: Both parties will collaboratively promote the sponsorship through digital outlets such as social media and exclusive appearances throughout the year, enhancing brand visibility and market impact.
- User Conference Participation: Coughlin will be a guest speaker at First Advantage's annual user conference, showcasing her close connection with the brand and alignment with the company's core values.
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