Hilton Hotel News Archives

Media and PR

Ad Blockers Could Be Travel Media’s Next Crisis

The potential increased popularity of ad-blocking software doesn't spell doomsday for travel media sites. Quality sites will still be in demand and the publishing world will adapt. That is what change is all about.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Media and PR

The Week in Digital Travel Marketing: Facebook Booking, Ad Blocking and More

If you haven't paid attention to the digital marketing news all week, now you can get what you need to know in just a few minutes. You're welcome.

Jeremy Kressmann, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Travel in 2020: The Four-Sided Collision in the Global Hospitality Sector

The big faultline to watch over the next few years is this four-sided collision happening in the hospitality sector.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Hilton Worldwide to Phase Out Porn on In-Room TVs

Is Hilton Worldwide's decision a victory against sexual exploitation or a prudish move that limits freedom of expression? The debate will continue to rage as adults who believe the latter will continue to stream movies to their own liking.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Hilton’s (Digital) Key To Success in Guest-Staff Relations

Hilton Worldwide unleashed its latest feature, the digital key, as part of its app. Yet as Hilton pushes forward in the technology world, is it possible to maintain staff and guest relations in an increasingly digital environment?

Alexandra E. Petri, Skift | 9 years ago

Media and PR

Hilton Gets Aggressive Telling Travelers the Lowest Price Is Only on Hilton.com

Hotels these days are doing everything they can to drive direct traffic to their own channels. Hilton's latest TV ad, though, plays a little fast and loose with the truth.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

What’s an Airbnb Listing Worth in 2015?

Airbnb's capability for growth is much greater than any traditional hotel chain but it can also disappear faster than you can type "enforcement of municipal zoning and/or condo board rules."

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

For Hilton Worldwide’s Hotel Deal-Maker It’s All About the Timing

Hilton Worldwide's Hampton has evolved from a midscale to an upper midscale brand, leaving Hilton without an answer for people looking for a stay in a midscale-priced property. Whether it's an acquisition or the development of a new brand, Hilton is busy looking for an answer.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago