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Hilton Expands Tech and Urban Extended-Stay Footprint

Hilton Worldwide is modernizing the guest experience by allowing digital room selection and shifting focus toward urban extended-stay developments and independent hotel collections.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Implement digital room selection tools to allow guests to choose specific rooms via floor plans, mirroring airline seating models.
  2. 2Evaluate urban development opportunities for extended-stay brands to meet rising demand in high-density markets like New York.
  3. 3Leverage Hilton's Curio Collection to capture the growing market of travelers seeking local, independent lifestyle experiences while maintaining brand loyalty.

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Source: Skift

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