Hilton just
introduced a groundbreaking digital travel program, ‘Hilton for Business,’
designed to empower small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to streamline
travel management while enjoying discounts and earning elevated loyalty rewards.
This global
initiative supplies a suite of comprehensive tools that will enhance the business
travel booking and management experience for administrators, while extending premier
Hilton Honors benefits to enterprises and their employees worldwide.
Hilton's data
revealed that 75 percent of small- and medium-sized business customers book and
manage their own travel arrangements in-house. And, per Hilton's 2024 Trends
Report, 80 percent of global travelers have indicated that it’s important to
them to be able to book their trips entirely online.
“At Hilton, we
listen to the needs of our customers and then innovate to provide a superior
hotel experience for every stay occasion. This includes our small- and
medium-sized business customers who have been looking for a travel platform—and
loyalty benefits—that meets their unique set of needs and reduces friction
points, from booking to billing,” said Chris Silcock, president, Global Brands
and Commercial Services, Hilton. “We’re thrilled to officially launch Hilton
for Business today as our strategic solution to enrich the business travel
experience for these customers and their employees.”
Key Features of
Hilton for Business
Portfolio-wide
Discounts: Small- and
medium-sized businesses that register with Hilton for Business gain access to
discounted rates across Hilton's extensive global portfolio of nearly 7,400
properties. These exclusive rates are accessible both on the Hilton website and
the Hilton Honors app.
Travel Rewards
for Small Businesses and Employees: Participating companies unlock milestone bonuses through Hilton Honors, the
hotelier’s award-winning loyalty program. Enrolled businesses receive 7,500
Hilton Honors Bonus Points after the completion of the first hotel stay by any
program member. Additionally, for every 10 nights stayed, the company earns
5,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points, stored in the business' account for
distribution among members. Individual travelers, including owners and
employees, continue to earn personal Hilton Honors Points and benefits during
each stay.
Rapid
Onboarding: Business
owners or travel administrators can quickly register themselves and their
companies on Hilton.com/HiltonforBusiness. This seamless process, integrated
with Hilton Honors accounts, provides access to a user-friendly, self-service
travel booking and management system. The streamlined registration ensures a
hassle-free experience, the quick enrollment and verification capabilities enable
almost immediate access to the booking website and associated benefits.
Individual travelers can create separate personal and business travel profiles
within their Hilton Honors account for efficient differentiation and management
between the profiles.
Seamless
Program Management: Hilton
for Business not only facilitates easy booking for all company travelers but
also provides full control to business owners. The program allows the delegation
of management responsibilities to multiple administrators. Adding employees to
the program is a straightforward process, unlocking additional benefits for the
company. SMEs can track upcoming expenditures, review historical spend and
monitor accumulated benefits as they continue to book business travel.
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