First, allow me introduce myself. I'm Nick and I work in the technology industry for a major multi-national corporation, in a position where I am traveling pretty much all the time I am working.  I do not live in a hub airport (RDU, although 3 airlines do use my current home as a focus city).  I am a United Premier Executive by segments, along with being Hilton Diamond, Priority Club Platinum, and Marriott Silver.  I do make a few personal trips, but I keep those down ...

Put this in the what are they thinking file. Hilton put out a press release about the new identity of their DoubleTree brand. This new marketing will start in 2011, and they say that the“…logo to symbolize the refreshed strength and renewed style that represents the brand today.” I think it looks like crap. The current logo to me is more modern and kind of iconic. The DoubleTree brand is not very consistent, but in my experience it is getting better, some of the crappy ...

If you ever find yourself in Nigeria, don't even think about stealing any towels from your hotel room. Just like Singapore Airlines taking inventory of the silverware at the end of each flight, apparently the Hilton in Nigeria keeps a close watch on their guest amenities.

A court in Nigeria convicted a woman of stealing two towels and an iron from the Transcorp Hilton Abuja Hotel in Nigeria's capital.

A security guard at the Hilton last year caught the woman, ...

I’m writing this from the Executive Lounge of the Hilton Beijing Wanfujing hotel. Tonight will be my 8th consecutive night, and tomorrow I’m flying home nonstop on United 888 PEK-SFO. I have had a fantastic time in Beijing, but I’m ready to head back to the States. That being said, I’m definitely not ready to leave the Hilton Wanfujing! This is a truly elite property, and I cannot wait to return.

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