It’s the early 1990s and Marriott’s a financial wreck heading for the rocks, and running out of time to find a way to remedy its debts.But as Marriott crumbles, the sleeping giant that is Hilton is waking up. And it wants its position as market leader back.But to retake the crown it needs to move fast. The hotel industry is consolidating and right now Hilto ... Show More
Sep 2023
Hilton vs Marriott | Pretty Cool Hotels | 5
Grab your suitcase, because we’re taking a vacation! Today, we’re joined by Allison Pohle, travel reporter for the Wall Street Journal. She’s zooming in on the hotel industry — the post-pandemic bounceback, labor strikes, and Airbnb’s continued impact — and what this means for tr ... Show More
39m 41s
Sep 2023
The Rise of AI | The Next Big Thing | 1
<p>For decades, AI stagnated with only a few dedicated scientists working on it. But in 2012, a researcher at the University of Toronto made a breakthrough — and every major tech company wanted in on it. They were convinced that AI was the next big thing, destin ... Show More
41m 34s
Oct 2020
Rapid Response: When your business disappears overnight, w/Marriott’s Arne Sorenson
95% of your business disappears. What do you do? Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson recounts how the travel industry drastically changed last spring, with hotel bookings all but disappearing overnight. In the midst of his own battle with cancer, Arne has spent the year balancing the need ... Show More
29m 19s
Nov 2023
Hilton Group CEO: What makes a good hotel?
<p>Christopher Nassetta became the CEO of Hilton in 2007, at a time when the company was acquired by the private equity firm Blackstone. He navigated through challenges such as the impact of the recession, the rise of online travel agencies, and the emergence of new competitors. ... Show More
31m 24s
<p>Today is Friday, July 31, and we’re looking at Marriott Bonvoy vs. Hilton Hotels. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.co ... Show More
<p>Today is Monday, June 22, and we’re looking at Hilton vs. Marriott</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not ... Show More
<p>Today is Thursday, May 25 and we're looking at Marriott vs. Hilton. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/p ... Show More