Hilton CEO on Building Vs. Buying

Wheels Up is again turning to Delta Air Lines for C-suite leadership. After appointing the Atlanta-based airline’s CFO Dan Janki as Chairman last month, the New York-based private jet flight provider is tapping Delta Board Member George Mattson as CEO.

Artificial intelligence has been a major discussion in travel over the last year, and that’s why the theme of the Skift Global Forum is Connection in the Age of AI.

The much-anticipated opening reception for Skift Global Forum, presented by Turkish Airlines, is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable. On September 26, from 6 to 8 P.M., industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts will gather at the North Javits Center for an evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and inspiration while enjoying delicious drinks and hors d’oeuvres. 

We learned a lot about hotel sector history by listening to Hilton vs. Marriott — the latest season from , a show from Wondery, Amazon’s podcast studio.

Hilton said Thursday that it plans to install at least six electric vehicle chargers per property at 2,000 hotels in North America, and will buy devices from Tesla. Once it fully installs them, Hilton will own more electric vehicle chargers than any other U.S.-based hotel group.

Hilton’s lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton makes its debut in the south of France, delivering a locally‑inspired and high‑end experience to Cannes

Can hotels exert more influence in policy-making? Where will future development growth come from? Is generative AI relevant to the hotel sector? These and other subjects will be top of mind for us as we interview top bosses at Hilton, Hyatt, Accor, and other hotel leaders on-stage at the Skift Global Forum in New York on September 26-28.

Many consumer businesses bemoan rising inflation as a buzzkill, but not Hilton Grand Vacations. The timeshare company believes that consumers will find its stably priced product relatively more attractive compared to increasing rates for hotels and vacation homes.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, November 15. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Hilton is finding out new ways to tap into one of the fast-growing segments of hospitality — thanks to a student competition.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, January 17. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, December 15, and we are live in Dubai for one last day. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.