# Christopher Nassetta

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What Bird Brains Can Teach Self-Driving Cars, U.S. Colleges Trade War Worry, Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta

Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Venture Capital Reporter Sarah McBride explain how neuroscientists who study birds, mice, and fish are landing seven-figure salaries to help advance artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, and more. Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News Endowments Reporte…

Hilton CEO's Outlook for 2023

Skift founder Rafat Ali interviewed Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta via hologram Wednesday at Skift Global Forum East in Dubai. Nassetta said Hilton expects to organically develop its own new brands rather than chase costly acquisitions in part because “we don’t want to have to fix other people’s p…

Travel Makes a Complete Recovery

Episode Notes The travel industry has reached a significant milestone in its recovery from the pandemic. Skift Research’s Travel Health Index for April 2023 reveals the industry is performing better than it did prior to the pandemic. Research Analyst Saniya Zanpure reports the Index’s average globa…

Hilton Had a Very, Very Good Quarter

Ask Skift Is the AI Chatbot for the Travel Industry: Ask Skift Your Questions Episode Notes Hilton is seeing no signs of a slowdown in travel demand. The company said the second quarter was the best booking quarter in its history, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill.  O’Neill reports H…

Inside Covid-19: Life may only return to normal in 7 years; long Covid and your sense of smell; travel outlook

Around 65% of people with coronavirus lose their sense of smell and taste and it's estimated that about 10% of those go on to develop rare conditions that create havoc. Parosmia means you can find human waste smells like food and vice versa, the smell of water can make you feel sick and coffee can …

Hilton Group CEO: What makes a good hotel?

Christopher Nassetta became the CEO of Hilton in 2007, at a time when the company was acquired by the private equity firm Blackstone. He navigated through challenges such as the impact of the recession, the rise of online travel agencies, and the emergence of new competitors. Through his successful…

Maluma Talks Fatherhood and Grammy Nomination | Remembering Norman Lear

Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney talks new memoir, the threat she believes former president Trump poses to American democracy, and the 2024 election. The government agencies that oversee airlines are taking a new look at their mental health regulations for pilots. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks…

The Big Hotel CEOs Saw $50+ Million Packages in 2023

Episode Notes Several major hotel CEOs took home more money in 2023 than they did the previous year. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill provides information about their pay packages.  Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta was the highest paid hotel executive in 2023, making $56.8 million. He was awar…

Hilton Slows, Disney Softens and Maui Recovers

Episode Notes Hilton has raised its forecast for a profit this year. However, the company believes the post-Covid travel surge is cooling off — especially in the U.S., reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill.  CEO Christopher Nassetta said during Hilton’s second-quarter earnings call that do…

Expedia cites lower demand for US travel for weaker revenue

Expedia Group said Friday that reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter. Expedia, which owns the lodging reservation platforms Hotels.com and VRBO as well as an eponymous online travel agency, was the latest American company to report s…