Hilton tips

Hilton teams up with M Hospitality to launch Hilton Marjan Island Beach Resort & Spa in Ras Al Khaimah, set to open in Q4 2026, enhancing its Middle Eastern portfolio amid increasing visitor projections.

Intrepid Travel has overhauled its marketing strategy in the past few years.

Hilton partners with Club Atlético River Plate, becoming the team’s preferred hospitality provider and offering unique experiences to fans and Hilton Honors members.

Hilton expands its luxury hotel offerings by integrating 390 properties from Small Luxury Hotels of the World into its portfolio, enhancing guest experiences and loyalty benefits through direct booking and exclusive perks.

Several hotel loyalty programs have seen substantial growth in recent years, with Hyatt reporting it had increased its loyalty program membership 22% in the first quarter from last year.

Hilton has been on a streak of acquiring hotel brands this year after going 16 years without buying any. Yet its commercial chief said that the hotel group hadn’t shifted from its decade-long corporate strategy.

The summer travel season is beginning to heat up, and so is Hilton’s exclusive partnership with premier outdoor hospitality company AutoCamp. As the days get longer, Hilton guests can now experience a stay that blends the spirit of an iconic outdoor adventure with the hospitality and design-forward thinking of a boutique hotel.

The world’s top hotel executives are betting big on AI, groups, and India amid a post-pandemic travel resurgence that’s bolstering the bottom line despite economic headwinds and labor challenges.

Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation announce significant strides in their 2030 environmental and social goals, showcasing reductions in carbon emissions and vast community engagement efforts.

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Marriott and Hilton appear to be neck-and-neck in the race to expand their footprints and loyalty programs. But if you look at the more important metric of fees earned for services they provided hotel owners, you’ll see Marriott far ahead.

Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt joined other hotel companies in releasing earnings or giving financial updates this week. Here are the highlights. Note: All numbers are for the first quarter.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a fourth hotel in Varanasi, a 101-key Ginger hotel. It currently has two Taj Hotels and a SeleQtions hotel (as part of the Tree of Life conversion) in Varanasi, a city with deep cultural and religious significance.

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Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta was awarded $56.8 million in pay last year, more than CEOs at rival hotel operators Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, Choice, IHG, and Accor, according to recent SEC filings.

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Hilton said Wednesday it had acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group, the owner of NoMad Hotels.

Partnering with global brands such as Windhoek Namibia is evidence that the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation is not only a continental brand, but a force to reckon globally.

The enhanced Hilton Honors American Express Business Card follows the recently enhanced Hilton Honors American Express Surpass and Aspire Cards, announced in October 2023 to consumer Card Members. 

IHG Hotels & Resorts on Thursday announced the signing of 24 new hotel projects in Greater China during its inaugural owner roadshow of the year in Beijing.

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