Travel and hospitality
September 22, 2016
Photo courtesy of Travel + Leisure
By Brielle Jaekel
Hilton-owned Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is climbing the ranks in terms of international brand awareness, despite consumers spending less time traveling, according to the Luxury Institute.
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