Foresight and innovation in
the global hotel industry

Coming soon to a city near you: Hotel capital flows on the move | By Gisle Sarheim

VP Development - Hilton Grand Vacations, Asia Pacific
Gisle Sarheim darkGisle Sarheim light

Synopsis

Life (or at least business) is all about supply and demand. Over time, supply and demand may both change – as well as the way supply beats a path to the place where it is in demand. The same goes for capital, one of the most basic “supplies” in the hotel industry. In the future, how will the supply of capital change, and how will it find its way to the hotel projects where it is required? Gisle Sarheim of Hilton Worldwide has identified five trends that are affecting the flow of this very fundamental stuff.

Gisle Sarheim darkGisle Sarheim light
Gisle Sarheim
VP Development - Hilton Grand Vacations, Asia Pacific
Hilton
Hilton
McLean, VA - United States
More
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 165 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.