Jun 4th, 2013 at 9:00AM: Will Merydith, Flickr
I've always felt that one of the great luxuries of staying in a hotel has nothing to do with how premium the furnishings are or how fancy the décor is. No, what really makes a hotel indulgent is the fact that I don't have to do things myself. The bed needs to be made in the morning? Not my problem! Towels need replacing? Good thing fresh ones are just a phone call ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Death Of Room Service?
Jun 4th, 2013 at 9:00AM: Will Merydith, Flickr
I've always felt that one of the great luxuries of staying in a hotel has nothing to do with how premium the furnishings are or how fancy the décor is. No, what really makes a hotel indulgent is the fact that I don't have to do things myself. The bed needs to be made in the morning? Not my problem! Towels need replacing? Good thing fresh ones are just a phone call ...Hotel News We Noted: May 31, 2013
May 31st, 2013 at 2:00PM: Courtesy of Hilton Hotels
It's the last "Hotel News We Noted" of May, and we have lots of news to report. If you're just tuning in, each Friday, "Hotel News We Noted" brings readers the latest, most interesting and downright oddest news of note from the hospitality world.
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Wellness Lovers Unite: Miraval Comes to ... ...Facebook Timeline For Travel Industry
Mar 21st, 2013 at 1:00PM: The World Travel and Tourism Council has introduced a fun element to their Facebook page: rather than a timeline of their own milestones, they've designed a timeline highlighting all of the events in the travel industry. Starting in 1400 with the first passport, and ending with the 1,000,000,000 international tourist arrival in December 2012, it puts the whole development of tourism in context. ...Tips For Gaming Hotel Websites To Get The Best Room Rates
Nov 15th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Major hotel chains have sophisticated software that dictates room rates based upon expected occupancy, but with a little knowledge and a bit of effort you can ensure that you get the best deal. The key to getting the best possible price is understanding hotel demand and trying different search terms to see which combination of dates yield the lowest prices.
Depending on location and time of ...New Study Shows What Families Want On Vacation
Oct 2nd, 2012 at 2:00PM: Pools rule, say families traveling together. A new report from Hilton shows that families value pool and water activities most, followed by spacious and potentially adjoining guest rooms and all-inclusive options.
These valued options make sense, given that parents often wish to save money while on vacation. All-inclusive options keep costs down (92% of US parents were interested in this ...There's A Barbie Hotel Room In Costa Rica, And It's Like, Totally Cool
Sep 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM: It's pink and girly and awesome! We jest. But Barbie lovers disappointed that the new Royal Caribbean cruise packages are just for kids can now get their fill of the blonde doll's signature color with a new themed room at the DoubleTree by Hilton in San Juan, Costa Rica.
It isn't the first time Hilton has partnered with Barbie - themed rooms pop up around the world, generally for a few months ...For Business Travelers: Comfort On The Road Is Paramount
Sep 12th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Frequent business travelers are looking to make their travel as comfortable and "normal" as possible, the Workstyles Study conducted by Hilton's Homewood Suites found. Work-life balance is a becoming a popular catchphrase amongst frequent business travelers who want room to spread out, the ability to maintain a normal routine and opportunities to interact with business associates and fellow ...How (And Where) Business Travelers Stay Productive On The Road
Sep 10th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Are you productive when traveling for work? The easy answer is that it depends on how much you travel. Frequent business travelers know how to maximize productivity while on the road, and those who are able to quickly acclimate to new environments may also be good at this trick of "on the go productivity."
I, personally, am writing from a hotel bed while eating Pringles from the mini bar. ...Hilton launches "Authentically Local" programs in the Caribbean and Latin America
Feb 13th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Can a mega-corporate hospitality chain with 3,750 hotels provide authentic local experiences to travelers? Select Hilton Worldwide hotels are giving it a shot with the just announced "Authentically Local" packages. Available through the end of the year in the Caribbean and Latin America, the packages are aimed at introducing travelers to local cultures and languages through experiences such as ...Got a Visa Signature card? Get free Hilton Honors Gold status
Jun 19th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Check your Visa card, you might have free access to Hilton's Gold status sitting dormant in your wallet. The credit card company and massive hotel chain just hooked up to offer a promotion for all Visa Signature card holders: fill in the form at the promotion link and you'll get free Gold status through the end of the summer (8/31), and if you stay for three nights between now and then the status ...Win a legendary golf outing from Hilton HHonors
May 9th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Are you a golf fan looking for an epic escape with your buddies this year? Than you'll definitely want to enter the Legendary Golf Getaway contest from Hilton HHonors, which could send you and seven of your closest friends, on a once in a lifetime golf outing.
The contest, which launched last week, will award one lucky winner a fantastic prize that will take them, along with their guests, to ...Free instant Hilton HHonors Silver status with fast track to Gold
Jan 25th, 2011 at 12:00PM: In the world of frequent guest programs, the Hilton HHonors gold and silver cards are probably the most common - but if you've been feeling left out, or just want a quick way to get your own shiny plastic card, check out this promotion from the hotel chain.
On the promo page, enter your existing HHonors account number (or create a new one) and you'll be granted instant silver status and a 2000 ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Thailand Part 1: The First 48 Hours
Jan 25th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Gadling TV's Travel Talk, episode 31 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Travel Talk is back! After our fall hiatus we are excited to bring you our greatest adventure yet: Thailand.
From the vibrant heart of Bangkok to the remote countryside, we traveled by foot, car, boat, motorbike, ox cart and elephant to savor the the splendor of ancient temples, the energy of ...Paris Hilton's Top Twenty Travel Tweets
Nov 11th, 2010 at 9:00AM: OK, so how creepy is it for a grown man to follow Paris Hilton? Because I do, like, on Twitter.
I'm not ashamed--on the contrary--I love Paris and will always defend her, because that's what BFF's do for each other. For the record, I'm no follower-come-lately. I've been with @ParisHilton back to the time when she was barely hovering around one million followers. Since then, we've gone through ...Share your favorite holiday sweets and win a Homewood Suites stay!
Nov 8th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Can you believe that Christmas is a mere 47 days away? Seeing holiday cookies and other festive items in stores suddenly doesn't seem so odd anymore.
The Homewood Suites "Sweets for a Suite" contest is all about holiday sweets - and by sharing your favorites, you can enter to win a two night stay at the Homewood Suites property of your choice.
Entering is simple - all you need is a Facebook ...Top ten reasons Gadling readers would change hotel rooms
Oct 29th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Though we try to be flexible, sometimes, there's something so wrong with a hotel room that you just can't stay. You may remember our article on A seasoned traveler's top ten hotel peeves, as well as An even more seasoned traveler's top ten hotel peeves. Those things are all irritating, but sometimes, there are issues with a room you couldn't even have anticipated.
We wanted to know what would ...Earn elite qualifying miles on Delta with Hilton stays
Sep 5th, 2010 at 2:00PM: It's pretty common in the travel world to see alliances between airlines and hotels when it comes to earning miles and points; a few points exchanged here and there among giants is an easy way to keep brand loyalty and momentum among the masses.
Normal earnings, however, are almost always limited to redeemable miles -- that is, mileage earned won't count towards elite status or any tiered ...Hilton workers OK strikes at four Chicago hotels
Aug 20th, 2010 at 1:30PM: It's going to get a little crazy in Chicago, at least as far as the Hilton is concerned. According to Chicago Breaking News service, Hilton Hotels workers in Chicago voted Thursday night in favor of a strike at the Chicago Hilton, Hilton O'Hare, the Palmer House Hilton and the Drake, a downtown Chicago hotel legend.
The unions - Unite Here Local 1 and Local 450 - told the Chicago news service ...Paris Hilton hopes to open her own hotels
Aug 18th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Seems the partying ways of Miss Paris Hilton might be coming to an end (or just a new destination). The Hilton heiress announced she is ready to try her hand at being a hotelier.
The reality-star-turned-singer-turned-actress-turned-designer celebrity told Pop Tarts that since she's already hand her hand in most of the entertainment industry, she is ready to test out the hotel industry.
"I've ...Hilton gives free internet access by status
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 4:30PM: The elites get free internet access at Hiltons, and the rest can eat cake ... which is how it should be. The hotel company has decided to reward its best customers with this perk, which translates to between $10 and $15 a night in value. To qualify, you need to be gold-level or above. Internet access is one of the more unpopular extra charges, especially for business travelers who have no choice ...
