The History of Hilton Hotels

Posted on June 8th, 2008 in business travel by admin

Hilton Hotels are upscale, full service properties catering to business travel and leisure guests. They are a chain of over 500 hotels all over the world from Rome to Omaha. Hilton Hotels are enjoying a phenomenal growth in online sales. Hilton hotels are the place for you if you want a distinctive hotel. The original company was founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton.

Conrad Hilton was determined to maximize every square foot of hotel space and serve the hotel guest. Mr. Hilton bought his first hotel in Cisco, Texas in 1919. And, of course there’s always Paris. Paris is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton hotels and source of an estimated $300 million family fortune. Paris Hilton is the daughter of one of the sons of Mr. Hilton, a hotel magnate. Conrad Hilton (1887-1979) was born in San Antonio. He was determined that his hotel to be the best in every city and coined the phrase, “take me to the Hilton”.

And, of course there’s always Paris. Paris is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton hotels and source of an estimated $300 million family fortune. Paris Hilton is the daughter of one of the sons of Mr. Hilton, a hotel magnate. Conrad Hilton (1887-1979).

Hilton hotels are known for featuring world class accommodations in the countries hottest destinations. The hotels are adding MP3-friendly alarm clocks, allowing guests to awaken to their own music. They are internationally known for their Hilton Meetings Business Centres. Hilton Hotels are known for a high level of comfort and prestige. The Port of San Diego and Hilton are planning to develop a 1200-room hotel on the waterfront adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center.

Mr. Hilton bought his first hotel in Cisco, Texas in 1919. And, of course there’s always Paris. Paris is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton hotels and source of an estimated $300 million family fortune. Paris Hilton is the daughter of one of the sons of Mr. Hilton, a hotel magnate. Conrad Hilton (1887-1979) was born in San Antonio. He was determined that his hotel to be the best in every city and coined the phrase, “take me to the Hilton”.

HHonors program effectiveness has grown from 34% in 2002 to 40% now. The program is designed to thank meeting planners who schedule events at Hilton Hotels worldwide. The program Members can earn both HHonors points and airline miles for the same business rate stay - what we call Double Dipping. MilePoint sponsors, in addition to the Hilton HHonors program, are America West, Continental, Delta, Northwest, TWA, US Airways and Hilton Hotels. The American Express Hilton Hhonors Program Credit card earns points for free stays at Hilton hotels.

Hilton Hotels are internationally known for their Hilton Meetings Business Centers. Business travel has always been a top priority of the chain. Since 1919, Hilton Hotels has led the way with innovations for executives on the road. Maureen Mackey is Managing Director of Sales, Business Travel Sales for Hilton Hotels Corporation.

Hilton hotels are upscale, full service properties catering to business and leisure guests. Hilton hotels are known for featuring world class accommodations in the countries hottest destinations. The prestigious Hilton Malta promises the best in accommodation and a high standard of service for which Hilton hotels are renowned. For business or pleasure the Homewood suites by Hilton hotels are designed with all the comforts of home in mind. The Hotels are the “Official Hotel Group of UK Athletics and the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Athletics Team.” Hilton Hotels are now building computer files on customer preferences using a system called OnQ, pronounced “on cue”. The Hotels are known across the globe and offer a choice of 2700 quality hotels in the UK, Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Australia. Room 902 in the Amsterdam Hilton became famous when in 1969 Yoko Ono and John Lennon staged their first Bed-In for Peace.

The Corporation is based in Beverly Hills. Hilton hotels are the most recognized name in the global lodging industry and have been in service for more than 80 years. The chain is focused on the needs of business and leisure travelers who desire a full array of quality services.

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Mary Hanna has traveled the world by Air and Ship while writing eBooks, Software Reviews and Practical Articles on Internet Marketing, Cruising, Gardening and Travel. Visit her websites at: http://www.CruiseTravelDirectory.com and http://www.CruiseGold.com You can read more of her articles at http://www.ArticleBazaar.net.

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Business Class Travel

Posted on June 6th, 2008 in business travel by admin

Business persons and general travelers alike have to travel frequently to different parts of the world or within your own country. Many prefer to travel economy class to save expenses on airfare. You might in this case have to face the inconvenience of sitting cramped in small seats with very little leg space to move about. As an affluent business man or an executive on an important business mission, you may just get cramped, physically tired and mentally demoralized traveling in such inconvenience and may not therefore remain in the right frame of mind to execute your business transaction successfully. Inconvenience apart, your business stature cannot allow you travel economy class. The answer to this lies in traveling business class.

The seats in the economy class being cheaper usually remain overbooked, while quite a few of the costlier business class seats remain vacant for want of customers. As a result, flight companies offer certain attractive packages to lure customers to book for business class seats.

Business class is more comfortable than economy class due to ample leg space and greater maneuverability. The service and the cuisine in the business class seats are certainly better and more courteous. Again the package for business class seats takes better care of you in after-flight service. You are escorted form the airport and lodged in first class hotels commensurate with your business status. These packages may certainly be cheaper if you ask for the return ticket within a stipulated time.

If you are a frequent flier, you should stick to one airline for all of your travels. Once you are identified as a loyal and regular customer, you are offered higher rebates in your airfares and shown greater respect. That way you can sit relaxed in the business class seats, enjoy good and sumptuous meals, and be serviced more courteously. You can also do your homework or paperwork while traveling and have good nights’ sleep when your journey continues overnight.

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What To Consider When Choosing a New Laptop

Posted on June 5th, 2008 in business travel by admin

The laptop (or notebook) computer untethers workers from the office and desk. Packing virtually all the computing power and applications of a desktop system into a portable version, the laptop has become the sole computing device of professionals and students everywhere. Models vary in price, performance, and portability. Desktop replacements offer a large display, integrated drives, and high performance. Ultra-light versions are available for mobile professionals who don’t want to carry any extra weight while traveling. Value notebooks offer a middle ground in both size and performance at a lower price.

Laptops have evolved to offer the same computing power, memory, and hard disk space as desktop models. Screens continue to get bigger as more and more people are opting for laptops as their primary (or sole) computer. Some manufacturers offer laptops with 16- and 17-inch screens. Average value notebooks now offer 14- and 15-inch screens. Ultraportables with 12- and 13-inch screens are available for road warriors. There has also been a recent trend towards widescreen models in the marketplace.

Several manufacturers offer laptops with rewritable DVD drives; today’s more common combination is a DVD-ROM with CD-RW drive. Ultraportable versions rely on external drives. Notebooks now contain card slots for removable media cards like CompactFlash (CF), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, or Smart Media.

Pointing devices enable users to point-and-click without a flat surface and mouse. Users may have their own preferences between eraserhead (or pointing stick), trackpad (or touchpad), and trackball devices. Try to get a feel for each method before choosing the one which suits you best.

With its portable nature, power and battery life are top concerns for laptop users. Battery life greatly improved with the introduction of Intel’s Pentium M processor. Battery life with the chip averages 3.5 hours (with some performing up to 7 hours). Ultraportable models have specialized ultra-low voltage processors to maximize weight, space, and battery life issues. The rechargeable lithium ion battery is the most popular battery offered by vendors today.

Laptop security is a critical concern for laptop owners. From stories about laptops forgotten in taxis to hi-tech crime rings targeting airports and conferences, protecting the physical computer and confidential data is a top priority. A multi-layered security strategy is always advisable. Most laptops are equipped with a USS (Universal Security Slot) that can be attached to a cable lock or alarm. When leaving laptops in the office, you can lock it securely to a docking station permanently affixed to a desk or cabinet. Metal tamper resistant asset tags can increase your odds of recovering a lost or stolen laptop.

Beyond physical security methods, there is much one can do to safeguard data. Most operating systems (like Windows 2000 and XP Professional) offer secure logon, file level security, even data encryption. Data thieves can be foiled with BIOS protection schemes. Personal third-party firewalls are an effective layer of security to prevent attacks. Some computer vendors are now offering optional biometric sensors where your fingerprint is your logon ID instead of a password.

The choice of laptop computers has never been greater, take some time to work out which is the best one for your own needs and enjoy the flexibility of being able to work anywhere!

Rod Morris is the founder of Business Mobile - http://www.businessmobile.com - a leading business travel and technology website.

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