Articles tagged “hilton”

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?

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.

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."

Room service should be banned unless it is for my hotel room at 1 a.m. and I'm starving. Bring it on.

While many hoteliers are dismissive of the sharing economy, Hyatt and Hilton Worldwide are either learning from it or at least taking a balanced view about the trend. Don't expect either to rent out couches anytime soon, though.

Even with rising demand for South American extended stay hotels, there is still a challenge to convince local owners and developers to build the brand's larger room product.

Both Hilton and Starwood feel they have something lacking in the midscale segment and plan on doing something about it.

It might be an exaggeration to say these are early days for the global hotel and lodging industry but when you survey the geographic opportunities it really becomes apparent that there are huge growth opportunities ahead.

Hilton's Huanying Chinese traveler program is delivering real results because it taps into the emotional needs of guests who place a high priority on things like tea and slippers.

Hilton Design Studio is helping ramp up the brand's game on the international architecture and design scene, where an emphasis is placed on creating spaces that make locals proud.