7 insights I learned from Hilton executives on new brands, partnerships and hotel innovations


by The Points Guy

The Points Guy— Over the last few months, Hilton has been on a major growth campaign, announcing strategic partnerships and acquisitions to help beef up its global footprint and strengthen its luxury and lifestyle offerings. On the luxury front, Hilton recently announced it acquired a majority stake in the Sydell Group, the parent company of NoMad Hotels, and …

Teachers College - Columbia University—To Address Climate Change, New Findings on Climate Attitudes & Learning Outcomes Offer Insight. In honor of Earth Month, forthcoming research from the Center for Sustainable Futures and insights from innovative teacher preparation offer strategies to battle one of the most significant crises of our time

Highsnobiety—A Concept Store Where Every Brand Is Your New Favorite Brand. & Son occupies a corner slice of New York City's SoHo district that's so neighborhood-y it barely feels like SoHo. It's an architectural liminal space framed b

WNYC—A hotel row in Queens is getting a new look. New affordable housing is part of the mix.. On a recent afternoon, sneakered tourists streamed out of the various hotels located along a quiet stretch of Jamaica, Queens. The Radisson, a Hampton Inn, a Residence Inn by Marriott, and erstwhile JFK Hilton, just a stone's throw from JFK Airport, represent the future of affordable housing in the city, as well as what is perhaps a missed opportunity. Months of interior demolition work is concluding at the 350-room Hilton property on 135th Avenue, just east of the Van Wyck Expressway. A...