Articles tagged “hilton”

Lodging Econometrics released its Q4 year-end Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report. At the close of 2022, LE analysts state that the total global construction pipeline stands at 14,267 projects with 2,298,846 rooms.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at an exceptional hotel earnings season, surging last-minute vacation rental bookings, and U.S. tourism's sustainability marketing problem.

Most of the major hotel chains have now reported their fourth-quarter results. Tourists are back in full force, traditional business travelers less so. But fortunately for them all those conferences and big events are keeping their properties filled.

As countries in the Middle East set ambitious tourism targets for the future, Saudi Arabia is investing in infrastructure to drive numbers, while Dubai is investing in technology to adopt "Smart Gates" at Dubai airport and looking to make air taxis a reality.

Historical preservation in hotel design isn't new, but it remains relatively rare for hotels to honor the rich histories of their Black neighborhoods. The industry need more leaders like Larry Crosby, general manager of The Foundry Hotel, part of Hilton's Curio Collection.

Great Wolf Resorts announced the opening date for the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland, will now open July 15, three weeks ahead of schedule. This will be the largest resort in Great Wolf’s portfolio and the twentieth location in North America.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Southwest's screw up, Hilton's earnings, and American Express' AI tie up with Microsoft.

Hilton checked nearly all the boxes with their earnings report, kicking off lodging earnings season with a bang.

The stunning year-over-year pace of growth that defined travel in 2022 is starting to slacken as consumers and business travelers succeed in catching up on trips lost in the pandemic and spending down their savings. That said, Hilton's fourth quarter revenue and profits were stellar.

Hertz has plenty to gain by going after the more price-conscious traveler with these two brands, especially as corporate America tightens its belt. But then how does it balance that with its push for more luxury electric vehicles?