From Tokyo to Nice: DoubleTree by Hilton Reaches 700th Property and 60th Country and Territory Milestones

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton’s fast-growing, upscale hotel brand known for its warm hospitality, is celebrating two monumental milestones: the opening of its 700th hotel and its expansion into 60 countries and territories. Over the past year, the brand welcomed more than 40 new properties to its portfolio, marking major firsts – Hilton’s debut in the city of Nice, the country of Laos and the Azores Islands region, as well as DoubleTree by Hilton’s debut in Malta. These recent additions bring DoubleTree’s global footprint to 60 countries and territories, representing more than a tenfold increase in global presence since 2008 when the brand first expanded beyond the Americas into international markets.

Recognize Hotel VIPs in an Instant with Profile Snapshot by dailypoint

Leading hotel data management and loyalty solution provider, dailypoint, has revolutionized front-desk intelligence with Profile Snapshot that enables hotels to recognize high profile guests in an instant. The integrated solution for automatic identification takes the check-in process to a new level for VIP guests that is discreet, intelligent, and personalized.

The Power of Ten

It probably all started with our fingers and toes. We have ten of each. Then there are ten pennies in a dime and ten dimes in a dollar. We count ten years in a decade, cheer for ten events in a Decathlon and count ten tentacles on a squid. Even in religious contexts, famously there are ten.

Revised USALI Increases Transparency Across Sector

The USALI is the accounting standard adopted across the hotel sector, allowing hotel operations to offer accurate like-for-like comparisons to owners and potential owners, creating a benchmark which is understandable and useable by everyone in the market, a common language for financial reporting.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals New Details of Luminara, Elevating Design, Dining, and Discovery at Sea

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces new details of Luminara, its highly anticipated third ultra-luxury superyacht, leading up to its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on July 3, 2025. Following successful sea trials, Luminara has demonstrated operational excellence and superior comfort, marking a significant milestone ahead of its inaugural season. The yacht will introduce destinations in Asia and Alaska, firsts for the brand, expanding its itineraries to offer guests an unparalleled range of immersive travel experiences.