Hilton Opens First Spark by Hilton in Debut of New Premium Economy Brand

Christopher Nassetta, president and CEO of the hotel giant Hilton Worldwide, last week highlighted his company’s move to display mandatory fees, such as resort fees, upfront when a consumer first searches on the group’s website and app.

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With major hotel companies announcing new brands left and right, it's hard to keep up with all of them. But of all the announcements coming out in the last few years, few have been as exciting as Hilton's new Tempo by Hilton, designed to cater to "active, ambitious travelers."

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Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta is known for being a growth and change agent at the hotel conglomerate.

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta opened the Skift Global Forum 2023 Tuesday in New York City. He addressed the group’s recent move to display mandatory fees; how he is working to address the greatest hurdles in travel as chair of U.S. Travel; and the introduction of its new brands Spark and “Project H3” as part of a new mission for Hilton to dominate middle-class travel.

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I'm a historically scrappy traveler. Whether flying with a budget airline or booking a seat at the back of the plane, I'll do just about anything to shave a few dollars off my travel plans.