Hilton tips

Hilton’s IPO on December 11, 2013 was the largest ever for a hotel company, and none has beaten it since. Here are 10 key facts and anecdotes framing why it was such a significant moment for the industry.

Hilton is considering as many as 14 names for upcoming hotel brands, its recent trademark filings show.

Refreshed design blends modern elegance with local heritage to enhance the guest experience.

Perla La Paz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Tropicana Los Cabos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton mark the brand’s arrival in the region adding to the company’s Baja California portfolio of award‑winning hotels.

Romantic dinner for two, cocktail and dancing until dawn, relaxing massage or cuddling on the duvet, overlooking the lights of Athens?

A foreign film shooting in India will now be able to claim up to 40% of the expenditure incurred (in India) with the maximum limit capped at INR 300 million ($4 million). An additional five percent bonus will be given for “significant Indian content.”

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, October 26. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Hilton reported results on Wednesday that suggested a boom in U.S. hotel bookings after the pandemic has begun to run its course while surging reservations at Hilton’s international hotels appear to be compensating.

Founded in 1939, Choice Hotels International has evolved from a small chain of roadside hotels to one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors. Tracing its roots to its original name, Quality Courts United, Choice has established itself as a prominent player through acquisitions and is looking to get bigger with its latest bid for Wyndham Hotels.

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

Hilton said Monday it’s taking steps to streamline how small- and medium-sized businesses book and manage billings for business travel and small-group meetings and events.

According to a recent global survey conducted by Hilton and Ipsos, travelers say they will reduce other areas of personal spending to prioritize leisure travel in 2024, with a majority across generations indicating their No. 1 reason to travel in 2024 will be to rest and recharge, with more emphasis on sleep than ever before. Those insights and more were unveiled today with the launch of Hilton’s third-annual trends report: “What Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Baby Boomers Tell Us About Travel in the Year Ahead.” In addition to defining the preferences and passions of the 2024 traveler, the report takes a deeper look at how each generation views travel – from the digital-native Gen Zer to the experienced Baby Boomer. 

Marriott International, EcoVadis and several leading global hospitality organizations – Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group, and two global hospitality group purchasing organizations, Avendra and Entegra – today announced the launch of the Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP). Driven by members’ commitment to improve sustainability performance, the Alliance will work to accelerate sustainable practices by fostering close collaboration with trading partners to build transparency and scale positive impact across their value chains.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, October 5. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

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.

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.

As Future Hospitality Summit 2023 kicks off, Hilton has announced plans to increase its presence in the Middle East by more than 125% in the years ahead.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, September 22. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Hilton said on Thursday that it would “quickly” act to “ensure mandatory fees are displayed upfront on all Hilton websites and apps.”

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.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, September 8. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.