S16 E03: Dino Michael, Senior Vice President & Global Category Head, Luxury Brands at Hilton
Description
Scott Kerr is joined by Dino Michael, senior vice president & global category head for Hilton's luxury brands, overseeing the strategic growth and positioning of storied brands like Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR. Dino discusses the biggest shifts in luxury hospitality in the last two decades, how Hilton's luxury brands continually proves its value proposition in the fiercely competitive luxury hotel landscape, and why travelers are pivoting from escapism to emotional alignment. He also talks about the vision and strategy behind Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts' major revitalization spearheaded by its crown jewel Waldorf Astoria New York, and why the recently acquired NoMad Hotels was a strategic investment for Hilton's luxury portfolio. Plus: Why 'sleep is the new status symbol'
Featuring: Dino Michael, Senior Vice President & Global Category Head, Luxury Brands at Hilton (hilton.com)
Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
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