According to American Express Business Travel, approximately 1.3 million business trips take place in the United States every day. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), this travel can have a positive impact on a company's bottom line, but it can also be difficult to coordinate, budget for, and manage. But it doesn't have to be that way.
To help with this, Hilton leaders offer three considerations for small businesses looking to travel smarter and get the most out of their personal and financial investments in business travel. I'm sharing it.
1. Enroll in a business travel program
Hilton data reveals that 75% of small business customers book and manage their own business trips instead of outsourcing. Additionally, according to the company's 2024 Trends Report, 80% of travelers worldwide agree that being able to book their entire trip online is important.
To address this need, Hilton this year launched Hilton for Business, a first-of-its-kind, free-to-join travel program to create a business travel booking and management experience for small business owners and managers. We've provided you with a comprehensive set of tools to power it. employee. In addition to no minimum spending requirements, one of the main benefits of this program is that the registration and verification process is quick, minimizing the time required for your entire company to start booking discounted travel. It's something that can be suppressed.
When it comes to travel and business travel management, small businesses have unique needs that have not been fully met until now. From corporate dashboards and travel integration to the ability to separate personal and business profiles within a Hilton Honors account, every element of Hilton for Business improves the overall travel experience for small businesses. It is designed to. Mike Gaswright, Senior Vice President of Hilton Customer Experience
2. Save money with discounts and loyalty benefits
Smart, budget-conscious consumers know that participating in rewards programs can improve financial efficiency and reap benefits. This also applies to business owners. Owners can save money by identifying partners and companies that can get the most out of their budget. Programs like Hilton for Business not only offer special discounted rates, but also travel benefits. For example, companies can earn Hilton Honors points for themselves and their travelers on every stay, or they can earn milestone bonus points based on the company's accumulated travel with Hilton. .
The first step in building a bespoke travel program for small and medium-sized businesses was to listen to the needs of our customers. We found that 70% of small businesses consider earning points opportunities to be one of the most important features of their travel programs. With these insights, we prioritized that functionality in our programs to ensure we not only meet but exceed customer expectations while moving the industry forward. Frank Passanante, Hilton Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales
3. Maximize your benefits with co-branded credit cards
For brand enthusiasts, the ultimate commitment that will lead to the greatest rewards is finding a co-branded business credit card that meets your personal financial needs and complements your lifestyle choices.
At Hilton, we are committed to providing a wide range of services that meet the expectations of small business owners and travelers. Following recent co-branded credit card announcements, business owners can now accelerate the speed at which they earn and redeem Hilton Honors Points, whether traveling to Columbus, Ohio for a business meeting or traveling with the family to Maui, Hawaii. Now you can take your travel experience to the next level, no matter where you are. vacation. Mark Weinstein, Hilton Chief Marketing Officer
For more information or to join Hilton for Business, visit HiltonforBusiness.com. For more information about Hilton co-branded credit cards, please visit: here.
About Hilton
Hilton is one of the world's leading hospitality companies, with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising more than 7,500 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to realizing its founding vision to fill the planet with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history and has been recognized in Great Places to Work and Luck magazine. Ranked number 1 in the world's best workplaces. Recognized as a global leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including digital key share, automatic complimentary room upgrades, and the ability to book confirmed connected rooms. Through Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program, more than 180 million members who book directly with Hilton earn points on hotel stays and money-can't-buy experiences. The free Hilton Honors app allows guests to book their stay, select a room, check in, unlock their door with a digital key and check out, all from their smartphone. For more information, visit story.hilton.com and connect with Hilton on Facebook. twitterLinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube.
