From Conrad Hilton's founding vision to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" to today's cutting-edge travel technology, Hilton has spent over a century perfecting the art of business travel.
Corporate partners who choose Hilton gain access to 8,800+ properties, 1.3M rooms, across 139 countries—all delivered with consistency, reliability, and measurable ROI for corporate travel programs.
Hilton's 24 world-class brands create unmatched flexibility for diverse programs. From the prestigious Waldorf Astoria for executive travel to Hampton by Hilton for cost-conscious trips, every brand maintains the reliability and service standards that have welcomed more than 3 billion guests throughout Hilton's distinguished history.
Its commitment to corporate travel excellence extends beyond accommodation to comprehensive travel advisor support through programs like Hilton for Luxury and Unlimited Rewards, ensuring travel professionals have the tools and incentives to deliver exceptional client service.
Why Hilton Stands Out for Corporate Travel Programs
Corporate travel managers need consistent rates, flexible inventory, and predictable service worldwide. Hilton solves these challenges through:
- Global Access: Hilton operates 8,800+ hotels across 139 countries with 24 brands and full GDS integration.
- Proven Innovation: Digital Key Share, confirmed connecting rooms, and automated upgrades reduce friction for business travelers.
- Advisor Revenue Programs: Unlimited Rewards, standard 10% commissions, and discounted personal rates drive advisor income and engagement.
- Loyalty at Scale: Hilton Honors membership (226M+) ensures compliance while rewarding both companies and travelers.
- 24/7 Support: Hickory’s award-winning Solutions365 center delivers around-the-clock assistance.
- Established Partnership: Hilton’s century of hospitality excellence aligned with Hickory’s revenue optimization.
Technology & Loyalty Advantages for Corporate Travel
Hilton’s innovations are designed to reduce friction and improve compliance for business travel programs:
- Digital Key Share: Executives can securely share room access with team members, simplifying coordination on the road.
- Confirmed Connecting Rooms: Ensures corporate groups and teams stay together during critical trips.
- Automated Complimentary Upgrades: Cuts down front-desk delays for Hilton Honors members, saving time at check-in.
- Mobile Integration: Digital check-in, room selection, and mobile key access via the Hilton Honors app support seamless travel experiences.
Loyalty That Drives Compliance
Hilton Honors is one of the world’s largest loyalty programs, with more than 226 million members worldwide. For corporate travel programs, it offers measurable advantages:
- Policy Compliance: Travelers book within policy to earn and redeem rewards, improving adoption rates.
- Exclusive Business Benefits: Member rates, instant WiFi access, and mobile booking tools enhance productivity.
- Dual Value: Companies gain consistent savings and data visibility, while travelers enjoy personal rewards and satisfaction.
Hilton’s Portfolio Built for Corporate Travel
Luxury Executive Portfolio
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts represent the pinnacle of corporate hospitality. These properties cater to C-suite requirements with unparalleled service and prestigious business addresses.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts serve the sophisticated business traveler across nearly 50 properties spanning five continents. Each property blends bold contemporary design with authentic local culture, creating inspiring environments for important business engagements.
LXR Hotels & Resorts curates unique luxury properties in the world's most intriguing destinations, ideal for enterprises seeking distinctive venues that leave a lasting impression on clients and partners.
Core Business Travel Brands
Hilton Hotels & Resorts anchors the portfolio with more than 600 hotels across six continents, providing the reliability and premium amenities that define successful business travel. These flagship properties maintain consistent excellence, whether your travelers are in New York or New Delhi.
DoubleTree by Hilton welcomes travelers with comfortable accommodations, unique food and beverage experiences, modern fitness and event spaces, and a warm cookie upon arrival—small touches that demonstrate how attention to detail creates memorable business travel experiences.
Embassy Suites and Homewood Suites excel at extended-stay business travel, offering separate living areas and kitchen facilities that maintain productivity during longer assignments.
Smart Value Options
Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn deliver essential business amenities without compromise, proving that cost-effective travel doesn't require sacrificing service quality or brand standards.
Tru by Hilton redefines the economy segment with vibrant design, social spaces, and reliable WiFi that keeps business travelers connected and energized.
Corporate Programs Designed for Real Business Needs
Hilton for Business: Small Business, Enterprise Benefits
Hilton for Business represents a breakthrough approach to corporate travel programs, designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses that need enterprise-level benefits without enterprise-level complexity.
Immediate Value
- Save with exclusive discounted rates at participating hotels worldwide
- No minimum spend required—start saving immediately
- Free standard WiFi and full Hilton Honors app functionality
- Earn 7,500 Hilton Honors Points for your organization after your first qualifying stay
Ongoing Rewards
- Receive 5,000 Hilton Honors Points for every 10 nights your company books on the Hilton for Business rate
- Comprehensive travel management tools and reporting
- Full integration with existing corporate expense and approval processes
Enterprise Corporate Rate Programs
Hilton's corporate rate structure accommodates companies of every size through alpha-numeric codes that identify company-specific negotiated rates. Unlike discount programs that restrict benefits, Hilton's corporate rates maintain full Hilton Honors earning potential and elite benefit access.
Corporate travelers enjoy:
- Discounted rates with complete loyalty program participation
- Flexible cancellation policies tailored to business travel realities
- Priority accommodation during high-demand periods
- Enhanced amenities that support business productivity
Comprehensive Travel Professional Support
Enhanced Hilton for Luxury Program
The enhanced Hilton for Luxury program (formerly Impresario) transforms how luxury travel advisors serve high-end corporate clients.
Exclusive Resources:
- Dedicated Hilton for Luxury Concierge Desk providing personalized support
- Private website with enhanced connectivity and exclusive promotional access
- Direct contact with on-property team members for smooth service coordination
- Dedicated Hilton for Luxury Ambassadors at participating properties, ensuring program benefits delivery
Maximize Hilton's Value Through Hickory Membership
Individual companies often struggle to secure meaningful concessions from major hotel groups, regardless of their travel volume.
Hickory Global Partners bridges this gap by combining member organizations into a powerful alliance that secures corporate hotel rates around the globe through collective strength.
The Hickory Advantage With Hilton
- Access to preferential rates that individual companies typically cannot secure independently
- Enhanced program benefits that extend across Hilton's comprehensive 24-brand portfolio
- Strategic support that optimizes your corporate travel program's performance beyond simple rate negotiations
- Integration with Hickory's broader alliance benefits spanning air, ground transportation, and ancillary services
Transform your corporate travel investment: Rather than accepting standard corporate rates as your ceiling, Hickory membership positions your organization to capture enterprise-level advantages typically reserved for the largest travel programs.
Ready to unlock Hilton's full potential? Hickory's alliance specialists work with qualifying organizations to implement strategic travel programs that deliver measurable ROI improvements while maintaining the service quality your travelers expect and deserve.
Contact Hickory Global Partners - Discover how alliance membership transforms individual hotel relationships into comprehensive travel management advantages that drive bottom-line results.
