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Hilton (NYSE:HLT) will report third-quarter results on Tuesday before market hours. Analysts expect revenue to grow 8.4% year on year, compared with 8.8% in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, the hotel company met revenue expectations with $3.34 billion, up 6.5% year on year, and beat EBITDA estimates. It has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates multiple times over the last two years. Analysts have largely held their estimates over the past 30 days. Hilton shares are up 9.2% over the last month, at $349.76, against an average price target of $355.41. Among peers, Wyndham grew revenue 7.3%, meeting expectations, and its shares fell 4.2%. Carnival's revenue rose 3.5%, beating estimates by 1.1%, and its shares gained 10.8%.

Hilton Chennai appointment: new operational leader Ajay Mahra. Hilton Chennai appoints Ajay Mahra as the new Director of Operations. Discover details on this key hilton chennai appointment and his career journey. Oct 23, 2026 - 03:26 Book Hotels Listen This News Article Latest on Hilton Chennai Appointment: Hilton Chennai has named Ajay Mahra as the property's new Director of Operations. This leadership change is designed to enhance the hotel's existing operational standards. The hotel management expects this addition to the executive team to drive forward their commitment to high-quality guest experiences and service excellence. Background and the Hilton Chennai Appointment. Ajay Mahra steps into his new responsibilities after serving as the Director of Food and Beverage at The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru Hotel Conventions Residences. His career path includes several prominent roles within the luxury hospitality sector. His professional history includes the following positions: * Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at JW Marriott Pune. * Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at The Leela Palace Chennai. * Previous professional experience with The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. Throughout his career, Ajay has developed expertise in event management, team leadership, and managing multi-outlet food and beverage environments. Explore Hotel Jobs Discover more Read Company News restaurant Reserve Tables Operational excellence and industry impact. In his new capacity, Ajay Mahra will take charge of daily hotel operations. He will utilize his extensive background in operational leadership and guest service to maintain the brand's high standards. His prior experience is expected to prove beneficial as he oversees the various departments at the property. For more travel, tourism & leadership updates, follow Safari India. Future goals and professional vision. By bringing in a leader with deep knowledge of food and beverage management, the hotel aims to refine its operational efficiency. Ajay Mahra is tasked with guiding the team to uphold the global expectations associated with the brand. The property anticipates that his oversight will help streamline service delivery and foster innovation across the hotel. His transition into this role marks a significant step for the management team as they continue to focus on long-term success.

Hilton launches Pay with Points. Owners weigh guest benefits against rising loyalty costs Hilton Worldwide Holdings' digital checkout feature expands points redemption as hotel owners assess loyalty costs and returns. * Pay with Points lets users apply points at app checkout. * Now live at 150 U.S. hotels. * To be in 6,000+ U.S., Canada hotel by 2027. HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS launched Pay with Points, letting qualifying Hilton Honors members apply points to eligible hotel charges during digital checkout in the Hilton Honors App. The feature is live at 150 U.S. hotels and is set to reach more than 6,000 properties in the U.S. and Canada in early 2027, according to the company's Oct. 21 announcement. Hilton expects the feature to reach more than 800 hotels by the end of 2026. Availability and eligible redemption options may vary by property, the company said. "Loyalty is personal, and every Point a member earns represents a choice they made to stay with us," said Brad Anderson, Hilton Honors Program's vice president. "Our Hilton Honors members have told us they want more flexibility when it comes to using those Points." How it works Elite members can review folios and redeem points against eligible charges remotely.Photo credit: iStock Members with Silver, Gold, Diamond or Diamond Reserve status can review their folio, choose a redemption option and apply points to eligible charges without visiting the front desk. Diamond Reserve is the top Honors tier, which Hilton introduced in January, Asian Hospitality reported. Hilton said it is the first major hotel brand to offer points redemption against a hotel bill through a fully digital checkout. The company said it developed the feature in response to member feedback. In company research cited in the announcement, 70 percent of Hilton Honors members surveyed said they were interested in using points for on-property purchases, and about half said the option could make them more likely to stay or book with Hilton. However, Hilton did not disclose the survey's sample size or methodology. Hilton's customized technology platform supports Pay with Points, extending its digital offerings that give members greater control over their stays, including Digital Check-In, Digital Key and Choose Your Room. Fees outpace revenue Loyalty fees averaged 2.2 percent of room revenue in 2024, highlighting their growing share of hotel costs.Photo credit: iStock The launch comes as loyalty fees take a larger share of hotel revenue. In its October 2025 analysis of 4,187 U.S. hotels, CBRE Hotels Research found loyalty fees continued to outpace room revenue growth in 2024. That outpaced growth in room revenue, at 2.7 percent and rooms occupied, at 1.3 percent. Loyalty fees averaged 2.2 percent of room revenue. The programs also deliver business. Loyalty members accounted for 52.8 percent of occupancy at the major brand families CBRE tracked in 2024, up two percentage points from 2023. CBRE advised hotels to focus redemptions on filling slower periods and driving ancillary revenue, such as food and beverage credits and spa perks. Owners also pay for member benefits beyond the fees, including complimentary food and beverage, upgrades and lounge access, according to CBRE. New expense categories in the industry's accounting standards will track these costs, and CBRE said it will begin benchmarking them in 2026. Loyalty drives brand choice A 2025 Wyndham survey found more than 80 percent consider loyalty programmes vital to hotel success.Photo credit: iStock Owners rank loyalty programs high when choosing a brand. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which runs the Wyndham Rewards program, surveyed hotel owners and developers for its 2025 Hotel Owner Trends Report, Asian Hospitality reported. In two surveys of 325 respondents each, more than 80 percent said a strong loyalty program is very important or critical to a hotel's success. Among those open to joining or switching brands, 62 percent ranked it among their top five factors. More than 80 percent also said cross-selling and upselling are critical or very important. Meanwhile, Pay with Points' long-term value will depend on whether it drives enough additional bookings and on-property spending to offset loyalty costs for owners. Separately, Hilton will transfer its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq.