Travel and hospitality
October 1, 2024
Experts are honing in on the many shifting preferences taking effect as the post-pandemic leisure travel boom levels out. Image credit: Hilton
By Amirah Keaton
American hospitality multinational Hilton is uncovering the forces expected to fuel its industry in the year ahead.
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