Christopher Nassetta travel tips

The tenth edition of Skift Global Forum commences next week in New York City and to get you excited, we wanted to prepare you for the countless exclusive insights, intuitive conversations, and world-class industry networking.

Next week will be our 10th annual Skift Global Forum, happening September 26-28, 2023 in New York City. After several years of recovery, it’s clear this year is finally a moment when the industry can finally look ahead to the long-term, while also adapting to a rapidly changing digital future that will be more autonomous and more connected than ever before in history. 

The tenth edition of Skift Global Forum commences next week in New York City and to get you excited, we wanted to prepare you for the countless exclusive insights, intuitive conversations, and world-class industry networking.

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. 

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Skift founder Rafat Ali interviewed Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta via hologram Wednesday at Skift Global Forum East in Dubai. Nassetta said Hilton expects to organically develop its own new brands rather than chase costly acquisitions in part because “we don’t want to have to fix other people’s problems.”

CEO Christopher Nassetta said Hilton expects to organically develop its own new brands rather than chase costly acquisitions in part because “we don’t want to have to fix other people’s problems.”

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta considers himself amazed at level of growth he’s seen in the Middle East’s hotel industry during his roughly 40-year career. Nassetta described the commitment officials in the region have made to travel and tourism as extraordinary during his appearance at the recent Skift Global Forum East in Dubai, adding he views Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as markets for significant growth.

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Chris Nassetta, CEO of Hilton and incoming national chair of the U.S. Travel Association, called on Wednesday for U.S. government officials to cut visa wait times that he said were hurting the country’s domestic travel sector and U.S. federal revenues.

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Marking the debut of Hilton’s luxury brand Waldorf Astoria in India, Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, announced on Wednesday that Jaipur would be the first destination for the brand.

We are thrilled to announce that Christopher Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton, will be taking the Skift Global Forum 2023 opening reception stage, on the evening of September 26 in New York City. Nassetta, a renowned hospitality industry leader, will be joined by Skift Founder & CEO, Rafat Ali, in an inspiring kick-off to what is shaping up to be the most creative and consequential travel industry event to date.

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Hilton Worldwide announced on Tuesday that it’s opening an extended-stay brand as part as its efforts to make inroads in the booming sector. The new brand, which has been assigned the working title Project H3, will be the twentieth in the company’s portfolio.

Hilton’s earnings report on Wednesday was the first one from a major hotel group for the second quarter. All eyes were on whether the company saw any cracks in demand. In short: No.

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Skift is gathering travel leaders from across the globe in New York City this September to look at the larger context of travel while focusing on this year’s theme: Connection in the Age of AI.

Skift Global Forum 2023 will be kicking-off in style with the opening night reception taking place on September 26, 2023 at the newly added North Javits Center in New York City. The reception, presented by our partner Turkish Airlines, promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with insightful discussions and engaging conversations.