Nearly 100 years ago, Conrad Hilton shared his vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. DoubleTree by Hilton – one of Hilton’s 14 brands – brings to life that vision every day, starting with its signature, warm DoubleTree Cookie welcome. The brand is elevating its sweet and unique…

The Independent Lodging Congress (ILC) in New York is less than a month away! I'm excited to be a media sponsor for this event to connect with fellow industry pros and gain insight to the latest hotel trends in 2017. Here's a sneak peak at some of these trends: If…

Generally speaking, the power of social networks rises from the collective power of individual users. When combined with the power of technology, the potential of social media marketing is unlimited. Just as customers, markets and technology change, however, social media also changes. As time passes, new tools and tactics can…

If there’s one thing every business owner knows: it’s cheaper to keep existing customers happy than to attract new ones. That can be easier said than done. In order to build brand loyalty, you must match your specific users' habits. Because all customers are different, it's most cost effective to…