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Cashing in on the Urbanization of the Suburbs: Tips for Soaring in ‘Surban’ Areas
Bill Duncan | December 20, 2016
By Bill Duncan for Hotel-Online An increasing number of people are choosing to reside and travel to destinations just outside the city limits. These areas are dubbed 'surban' – a pairing of urban amenities and suburban price points – and present opportunities for those hotel owners who are willing to get creative, adapt their properties and remain flexible in expanding their business models. According to a new Urban Land Institute report, the majority of the households formed by younger adults through 2025 will gravitate to surban areas. In addition, the growth of urban populations is another driving force to surban areas. I...
Hilton Worldwide Creates “All Suites” Category; Names New Leadership with Bill Duncan as Global Head
Hilton Worldwide | December 11, 2015
MCLEAN, Va. – December 11, 2015 – Building on its reputation of world-class brands and having one of the fastest growing portfolios in the industry, Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the company is creating an 'All Suites' brand category to include Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, as well as changing up its brand leadership roster to further maximize performance across the enterprise. Hilton Worldwide orchestrated this movement to amplify its growing brand portfolio, and with its All Suites category, maximize the synergistic relationship that the three brands share ac...
