Articles tagged “hilton”

Hotels

Hotel Brand Bloat: ‘A Shakeout Is Coming’

Many marketers design hotel brands to appeal more to hotel owners than travelers. One reason? Creating a new brand is easier than fixing an old one.

Hotel Brand Bloat: ‘A Shakeout Is Coming’

Tourism

U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever

Today's podcast looks at U.S. holiday travel, Hilton's historic IPO, and Chinese travelers in New York City.

U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever

Hotels

Hilton’s Massive IPO, 10 Years Later: Top Takeaways

Hilton's IPO was more successful than any other hotel company's in the past decade, thanks to a transformation in corporate strategy. The lessons are still relevant to understanding Hilton and potential IPOs by emerging players.

Hilton’s Massive IPO, 10 Years Later: Top Takeaways

Daily Lodging Report

Hilton Unveils Plans for Luxury Hotels in 2024

In 2024, Hilton’s luxury portfolio, inclusive of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and LXR Hotels & Resorts will announce offerings that will provide guests with new brand signatures.

Hotels

Hilton’s New Hotel Brands: What Trademark Filings Reveal

Hilton has struggled to get the H3 brand trademarked for its new extended-stay hotels. Some alternative names it's considering include Livsmart, filings showed.

Hilton’s New Hotel Brands: What Trademark Filings Reveal

Startups

Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million

Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.

Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million

Daily Lodging Report

Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection in Asia Pacific

Curio Collection by Hilton is recognizing a robust year of openings that have paved the way for the brand to reach its 150th opening milestone by the end of 2023.

Tourism

India Hikes Incentives for Foreign Filmmakers to Shoot in the Country: India Report 

Has India made it lucrative enough for film units to camp in the country to shoot their movies?

India Hikes Incentives for Foreign Filmmakers to Shoot in the Country: India Report 

Tourism

Vietnam Looks to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Indians: India Report

After Thailand and Sri Lanka, Vietnam is now keen to offer visa-free entry to Indians, a testament to the growing global recognition of India as a powerful force in outbound travel.

Vietnam Looks to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Indians: India Report

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott and Hilton Embrace Dividends and Stock Buybacks

Even with their stock at a new all-time high, Hilton is continuing to return capital to shareholders with stock buybacks. Not to be outdone, Marriott International announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share and an increase in the share buyback authorization from their board of directors.