Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHILTON HEAD ISLAND (WTOC) - A sperm whale that washed ashore on Hilton Head Island on Sunday has been euthanized According to Hilton Head Island’s Facebook page experienced marine mammal teams sedated and euthanized the whale late Sunday night The equipment that was used was sourced from Florida and administered by a veterinarian from the University of Florida The whale was believed to be a juvenile and severely emaciated The Facebook post goes on to say that the whale likely drifted hundreds of miles before washing ashore A necropsy will be performed to help scientists learn the cause of the whale’s death A juvenile sperm whale that beached on the shores of Hilton Head Island was euthanized Sunday night likely drifted hundreds of miles before finding its way to the Hilton Head shoreline Officials said sperm whales often beach themselves when they are seriously ill or injured including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and marine mammal specialists “We understand how difficult this is to witness, and we appreciate the community’s compassion and patience,” the town said in an update on Facebook The town said euthanasia was determined to be the most humane option for the whale but they needed more euthanasia medication from out of state due to the size of the animal The whale was euthanized by a veterinarian Sunday night with specialized equipment sourced from Florida "A necropsy will be performed to help scientists learn from this loss and better understand the challenges marine mammals face The whale will be respectfully buried following that process." "Thank you to everyone who showed up with compassion and care — both in person and through your messages," the town posted on Facebook "These moments remind us of the power of community and our shared responsibility to protect the natural world." A whale that beached itself on Hilton Head Island on May 4 has been euthanized which officials have identified as a juvenile sperm whale was sedated and euthanized the night of May 4 Calling the whale’s death "a peaceful and humane passing after a long journey," officials said a veterinarian from the University of Florida euthanized the whale Experts will perform a necropsy to determine how the mammal died How did the whale get to the beach?News of the whale first made its rounds on social media the morning of May 4 The whale was still alive that morning and experts were trying to keep the animal comfortable the Town of Hilton Head Island Government said The Town of Hilton Head Island Government said on social media that the whale was "severely emaciated," and likely drifted for hundreds of miles before it made it to the Hilton Head shoreline whales typically beach themselves because they are seriously hurt or sick euthanasia has been determined to be the most humane option," officials wrote adding that the type and amount of euthanasia medication needed for the whale needed to be brought in from Florida Beached whale is part of a vulnerable speciesThe International Union for Conservation of Nature, or the IUCN, considers sperm whales a vulnerable species. Species categorized as vulnerable face high risk of extinction in the wild The sperm whale was also listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sperm whales have extremely large heads that make up about one-third of their total body length There are usually between 20 and 26 large teeth on each side of the whale’s lower jaw while the teeth in the upper jaw typically don’t break through the gums Male sperm whales can measure 60 feet in length, while smaller females can measure 37 feet, per the Marine Mammal Center They are the largest of toothed whales and have one of the biggest global distributions of any marine mammal species Their names are derived from the waxy substance in their heads The substance is an oil sac that helps the whales focus sound making sperm whales a primary target for commercial whaling between 1800 and 1987 The species is still recovering but numbers are likely increasing and they can dive to over 10,000 feet for over 60 minutes sharks and other fish that are typically found deep within the ocean Most female sperm whales form bonds with other females in their families social units are made up of about 12 females and their calves Females tend to stay with their social units their entire lives but males leave between the ages of 4 and 21 years old Officials in Hilton Head who cared for the beached whale thanked the NOAA for its help. Local officials also thanked Amber Kuehn, executive director of Sea Turtle Patrol a nonprofit that monitors and supports sea turtle nesting activity on Hilton Head Island beaches and the Town’s Beach Operations Manager Mike DeMaria and his team were instrumental in responding once the whale became beached on the island Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport announced Saturday that due to a security risk passengers should expect flight disruptions for the afternoon The post was made on their social media page but did not provide any further details The terminal building is being evacuated and inbound traffic is being rerouted away from the airport Latrice Williams is a general assignment reporter covering Bryan and Effingham County She can be reached at lwilliams6@gannett.com Photo Credit: The reception at NoMad London. Hilton Hotels / Simon Upton Select a question above or ask something else Hilton Hotels on Monday announced its plan to launch its luxury lifestyle brand NoMad in Singapore, the brand’s first global expansion under Hilton’s ownership Hilton and Singapore-listed property group UOL plans to open the 173-room NoMad Singapore in early 2027 on Orchard Road described Singapore as the first of “many cities in Asia” to welcome NoMad “This signing adds a new and significant dimension to Hilton’s phenomenal growth story in Asia Pacific,” he said adding that luxury lifestyle travel is seeing strong The Singapore debut follows Hilton’s acquisition of a majority stake in Sydell Group Hilton’s decision to purchase NoMad comes as global hotel brands have been rushing to enter the luxury lifestyle space and deliver cultural experiences that attract younger Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta noted that while small, NoMad’s cultural cachet is substantial. “It’s a space we needed to be in,” he said at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit earlier this year Hilton projected it is already in advanced stages of discussion with Sydell for more than 10 new NoMad properties with a long-term goal of up to 100 worldwide branding and operations while Hilton powers the global expansion “We are ensuring that the NoMad properties maintain their unique identity and do not become too similar to our existing luxury brands,” Clarence Tan, senior vice president, development — Asia Pacific at Hilton, told Skift last year The NoMad launch is one piece in Hilton’s broader luxury expansion across Asia Pacific The group plans to grow its luxury footprint to 150 hotels in the region in the coming years Hilton said it would open Waldorf Astoria properties in Kuala Lumpur Conrad Hotels & Resorts is also expanding with upcoming properties in prime travel destinations across China The hotel company is also diversifying its luxury playbook with LXR Hotels & Resorts The company recently absorbed more than 400 Small Luxury Hotels of the World into its loyalty ecosystem Competitors like Marriott are also focused on the region will now be heading to Mumbai next in 2029 Marriott’s recent announcement that it would buy lifestyle brand citizenM will help it accelerate its global expansion in the select-service and lifestyle hotel sectors While Hilton's traditional luxury brands like Conrad and Waldorf Astoria continue to expand in regional capitals NoMad caters to a fast-growing demographic: affluent travelers seeking bespoke hyper-localized experiences over traditional opulence “NoMad is built on the concept of a hotel as a welcoming home filled with stories where every detail – from its interiors and rich visual appeal to its thoughtfully curated dining experiences – comes to life,” said Andrew Zobler NoMad Singapore is part of a broader vision led by UOL Group The project will develop alongside UOL’s luxury residences: Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard forming what UOL Chief Executive Liam Wee Sin calls a “luxury lifestyle trio” meant to reimagine the area as a high-end cultural and residential hub Talking about the rise of branded residences, lifestyle hotels, and flexible spaces that blend work, play, and community in Asia Pacific, Nihat Ercan, CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific, had told Skift earlier “Guests today want more than a room — they want connection What am I looking at? The performance of hotels and short-term rental sector stocks within the ST200 The index includes companies publicly traded across global markets including international and regional hotel brands The Skift Travel 200 (ST200) combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. 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Login The leading source of hotel industry news for lodging Hilton Hotels is expanding its luxury lifestyle NoMad brand into Asia beginning with a new property in Singapore scheduled for a 2027 opening This marks the brand's global debut under Hilton's ownership following its acquisition of majority control in Sydell Group The move is part of Hilton's broader luxury growth strategy in Asia Pacific which includes launching more luxury hotels and integrating unique properties into its portfolio while competitors like Marriott are also ramping up efforts in the region’s lifestyle hotel sector New users get20% offtheir first year of Skift Pro Bentley, Celebrities Paris Hilton’s $500k pink Bentley is the ultimate Y2K Barbie dream ride and another $280,000 was spent at West Coast Customs to give it a makeover With a glitter dashboard and her initials in rhinestone this car screams affluence – and in the words of the former reality TV star – it’s ‘hot’ EXPLORE SBX CARS – Supercar auctions starting soon powered by Supercar Blondie  Celebrities’ cars often say a lot about them You take a tall guy like Shaquille O’Neal, and what do you get? Big cars Kim Kardashian likes things coordinated, so she had all of her cars spray painted grey to match her house. Michael Jackson had extravagant taste, and his Rolls-Royce Seraph matched that. so it only makes sense that her car would match that image Hilton has been seen with her pink Bentley for years She reportedly bought it back in the late 2000s and had it customized by West Coast Customs whether it be on Instagram or on the cover of magazines The car was already pink when she bought it but she added some additional touches that screamed ‘Paris Hilton owns this car’ How do you make a pink Bentley stand out even more plastering the PH logo all over the place certainly helps – and putting it into rhinestones wouldn’t hurt The dashboard is encrusted in diamante (a diamond simulant used for adornment) and that’s not all – the gear shifter is covered too the car’s value was boosted to up to half a million Not that Hilton is worrying about the pricetags She is also something of a gearhead herself “Lamborghini…Ferrari…Lexus…Range Rover…G-Wagen…Hummer…” Hilton’s daily driver at the time was a Chevrolet Suburban with tinted windows Ben Thompson is a Senior Content Writer at supercarblondie.com Ben has more than four years experience as a qualified journalist having graduated with a Multimedia Journalism degree from News Associates Have you ever literally laughed out loud when you opened the door to your hotel room During my Aer Lingus & Iberia A321XLR adventure and decided to stay at the Hilton Dublin Airport (more on that in a bit) I was told “thanks for being a Diamond we’ve upgraded you to a suite.” “That’s very kind Below is what the living room looked like (if you can even call it that)… Of course I get what’s going on here and the idea is that the living room can be configured to accommodate more guests there were some other things I found to be odd and they had “spikes,” presumably to keep birds away in terms of not even being able to crack a window open The shower setup also left a little to be desired But then when I wrote about what I had booked several of you warned me not to say at this property Unfortunately I found the choices to be very limited — the Hyatt Centric was sold out the two popular Marriotts were charging 800 EUR per night I decided I’d just stick with the Hilton sometimes it’s fun to review a not-great property as well the Hilton Dublin Airport is more than a little outdated and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it I was grateful to receive a suite upgrade at the Hilton Dublin Airport on account of my Hilton Honors Diamond status since suite upgrades aren’t necessarily that consistent with Hilton the room setup left a little to be desired the two extra beds didn’t exactly do a whole lot for me since I was caught off guard when I opened the door What’s the most unusual room upgrade you’ve received Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" I've stayed there a few times as a Diamond and last time got a suite like yours - though the extra beds weren't made up They were just pushed back against the walls leaving a huge open space - no table or whatever The hotel's main advantage is that it's usually cheaper than the on-airport hotels but the downside is that if you want a cab from the airport the drivers get a bit annoyed A man used to beg between at the cars at the traffic lights outside for money for an operation A video came out then of him walking normally the same day he was begging and he hadn't been seen since More and more frequently the "upgrades" I receive is not suites of any kind but the same room I booked from one side of the building to another side (not even necessarily a side with decent views) or a few floors higher and still the same room My worst upgrade was at Marriott Vancouver airport which is nearly 15 minutes away from yvr by car The general manager emailed me to say how please.. I’ve stayed three times at this property and echo all the comments The latest stay I couldn’t resist and unload on all the issues I faced at each of those stays 1) This hotel does not offer wash cloths just bath towels and oversized hand towels I asked why in my review and was told: “if you want wash cloths you need to ask for them We don’t place them in the room to cut down on laundry” WTF?!? 2) You can only have ALL the lights on or off There is no way just to have a side light next to the bed on to read we are aware of this but have limitations on each room’s electrical system and we are looking into this.” Wow that gives me comfort sleeping in this electricity challenged building All three stays I had to contact Hilton Honors to get my points and nights credited Received a “We are sorry you had to do this” reply this is one of the least offensive properties at Dublin Airport I will try the Radisson next time around and forgo my Honors Points Am I the only one not caring so much about large rooms (suites) instead of well designed ones A 20sm room that is tastefully furnished is much better than some 100sm suite with beds in the living room(?!) Even if it’s just a Hilton I wouldn’t have been happy about the upgrade I think Lucky goes to sleep at 8pm so 3:30am is a full night for him Plus he has lounges to review before they get busy It'd be quite interesting to have @Ben go out and about and review other places (in addition to lounges I stayed at the Hilton Suites in the NW Chicago suburbs a few years back I got Diamond upgraded to a conference suite - by which I mean I had what was otherwise a standard one bedroom suite that had a giant alcove with an entire 12-person conference table just off the main living space Not sure how common that is but it’s the weirdest I’ve seen but of course western idiots will pay out the a$$ thinking its a good deal.. excellent breakfast and a good option to use a free night certificate or book via Amex FHR is directly across the river from Temple Bar Suite upgrades are not a myth created by self anointed gurus Now if only OMAAT tested the late checkout Sounds like they had it set up for someone who needed that config and canceled I've had things like Embassy Suites or a Hilton suite putting me in the room that has a conference table instead of a living room Which I was fine with given I only had like 8 hours in the room overnight I've been given a room in a Four Points that was basically three rooms combined into one.. I've been given a room in a Four Points that was basically three rooms combined into one big floor area (with odd shelf-less closets where two of the bathrooms would be) with a small living room set up in one corner and this massive "dance floor" size area in the middle empty except for a 4x4 table with 4 kitchen type chairs that looked wildly out of place I just converted the sofa back to a couch (which takes literally 3 seconds) problem solved and I enjoyed the upgrade :) The bathroom is another story what exactly is unusual they just forgot to revert the set up Presumably as you said it is usually booked by families Ive seen such "sofa beds" in Europe a few times actually That's the point they are easy to move around (If you must stay in the vicinity of the airport the Radisson would have probably been a better choice - a few minutes walk from the terminals and when you combine it with lack of a relevant loyalty program for me DCS has made good on his bid adieu from this website after his relentless (and fallacious and futile) attempts to convince us all that a Hyatt points and Hilton points are of equal value he did make a good and underreported note that all hotel loyalty programs are effectively 10-15% cash back schemes if you earn and burn points exclusively through hotel stays then Hilton and Hyatt points are in fact equal Unfortunately he was willfully ignorant to the fact that we earn points in other ways and when we have the choice to transfer a Chase UR point to Hyatt or Hilton the choice is tantamount to asking whether you want pro bono representation from Skadden or from DLA Piper I have stayed multiple times at this property truthfully for what other options one can get close to the airport with shuttle is very limited - therefore for me as long as it's clean and ok for a quick one night stay - I am not going to complain The only complain I have of this property (and those around) are the crazy asking rates our Hilton fanboy in chief will probably show up and call “fake news” your review He keeps boasting about his 6 PM late checkouts and “almost always” suite upgrades outdated family room hilariously mislabeled as a “suite” is certainly not the type of rooom a Lifetime Diamond member like DCS would get @Stanley Yeah the fake news is the 6 pm checkouts and almost always suite upgrades I usually get 1 pm at best and even then they are acting like they did you a solid Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe The comments on this page have not been provided approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered It'd be quite interesting to have @Ben go out and about and review other places (in addition to lounges You have successfully joined our subscriber list Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. 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The body of a male sperm whale lay beside an excavator, dragged several meters from the spot it had beached itself two days prior Scientists and volunteers from multiple agencies worked beneath the hot sun to cut and collect samples from the body hoping to understand what caused the seemingly ill marine mammal to meet its unlikely end on a Hilton Head mid-island beach near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort Experts rushed to its side soon after it came ashore They determined that the emaciated 31-foot 20-ton animal was too sick or injured to navigate the waters it once patrolled Returning to sea could mean becoming chum for sharks As a veterinarian from the University of Florida traveled across state lines to sedate and euthanize the whale splashing it with water and covering its dark grey body with towels Determining cause of death could take time "We could tell from the beginning that it wasn't in good health because it was very skinny," said Clay George South Carolina's marine stranding permit holder, the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network coordinated the response with NOAA and other state agencies Sperm whales spend their days traveling in pods diving thousands of feet underwater in mere minutes to chomp on squid Sometimes they can mistake plastic or other marine debris as prey But scientists could not immediately determine why the animal headed to the resort island shores Sperm whales typically traverse deep waters which are more than 100 miles from Hilton Head "It's really strange that it was in this shallow-water area," marine biologist Amber Keuhn said There is a scant history of whale beachings in South Carolina In 2012, several whales navigated to Palmetto State beaches A 13-foot short-finned pilot whale was stranded in northern Beaufort County in a Hunting Island marsh Another whale was found dead about a half-mile away in the Story River A 15-foot whale washed up on Edisto Island a mass-stranding event occurred on Kiawah Island outside Charleston The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network typically sees a whale beaching every one to two years finding themselves stranded on South Carolina coast between 50 to 60 times per year it's exceptionally rare to see a beached sperm whale Caution tape sectioned off a wide section of beach Dozens of representatives from responding agencies worked in an organized flurry of activity Sharp knives were used to cut into the body as scientists peeled back layers of blubber in search of answers "It smells like the ocean," an onlooker said There's no glaring indication of what made the whale ill "I think it’s important for people to realize executive director of the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network we’re here to make them comfortable and learn as much as we can." The whale that found its way to Hilton Head was buried above the tide and along the dunes Its indentation would be swept away by the next high tide there will be no indication that this happened," George said News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: by David Eisen May 5, 2025 - Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News, It was a long time coming for Hilton in the trendy luxury/lifestyle hotel space, where lodging companies have been crowding into either on their own or through brand acquisition. Last April, Hilton announced it had acquired a controlling interest in Sydell Group and with it the NoMad brand Hilton said it expected to grow the brand to as many as 100 hotels Hilton said it has reached an agreement with UOL Group to open a 173-room NoMad hotel in Singapore by 2027 located on Orchard Road in the city’s prime shopping and entertainment center “This signing adds a new and significant dimension to Hilton’s phenomenal growth story in Asia Pacific as we gain a critical foothold in the luxury lifestyle space,” said Alan Watts experience-driven stays surging across the region the luxury gateway of Singapore offers the perfect backdrop to debut NoMad’s uniquely local luxury hospitality – and will be the first of many cities in Asia to welcome the brand.” Hilton now has the ability to scale a brand with built-in “hip” DNA Though London is the only city with a NoMad property operating cirrently a members-only club and a brand also controlled by Sydell Group where every detail – from its interiors and rich visual appeal to its thoughtfully curated dining experiences – comes to life The signing of our first hotel in Singapore marks an exciting introduction of our brand to Asia Pacific,” said Andrew Zobler “This debut is just the beginning as we seek out the best destinations to introduce NoMad with several deals in advanced discussions in destinations in North America UOL Group Chief Executive Liam Wee Sin said “We are excited to introduce NoMad to Singapore as part of our placemaking vision for Orchard Road NoMad makes guests feel like locals in the world’s most sought-after neighborhoods and the Orchard Road precinct offers that luxury lifestyle space.” “NoMad Singapore will bring together modern elegance and the city’s dynamic cultural energy offering a distinct experience that reflects the brand’s character We look forward to making NoMad a standout presence in the market delivering exceptional stays that go beyond traditional luxury and resonate with discerning travelers.” The signing of the NoMad hotel in Singapore is another step to grow its luxury footprint to 150 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region Hilton will open Waldorf Astoria properties in Kuala Lumpur Conrad Hotels & Resorts is expanding with upcoming properties in prime travel destinations across China Hilton also has expanded its luxury offering with the recent introduction of LXR Hotels & Resorts to South East Asia with Umana Bali You must be logged in to post a comment Get the scoop on the latest news in the hospitality industry Username can contain any letters or numbers That’s hot! 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I comment GET OUR HAUTEST STORIES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver announces the retirement of Allen Paty as general manager marking the end of his influential tenure in hotel management With a strong background in hotel operations Cheryl Biggins will assume the general manager role the longtime General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Paty significantly shaped the hotel's experience leading an extensive $18 million renovation that updated guest rooms His community engagement was evident in his service on the Tourism Improvement District board and his recognition as Hotelier of the Year by the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association in 2014 previously the Hotel Manager at DoubleTree Denver has been promoted to the position of General Manager Biggins brings a comprehensive understanding of the property and a robust background in hotel operations she aims to continue the hotel's growth while maintaining a commitment to superior guest experiences 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opened its doors as the Dallas Hilton becoming the first coast-to-coast hotel chain in 1943 and the first hotel company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1946 Hilton has grown to cover a variety of hotel brands ranging from basic stays to luxury resorts to extended-stay suites The Hilton Honors rewards program was established in 1987 and has evolved to incorporate various options to earn and redeem points Hilton covers the full gamut of travel needs for its customers Joining Hilton Honors is free and immediately extends benefits to members Perhaps the most notable perk of being a Hilton Honors member is earning rewards points on qualifying stays Other benefits available to all members include discounts on paid stays waived resort fees when redeeming points and free Wi-Fi Hilton Honors has three elite status tiers for its most loyal members Hilton also allows loyal customers of other hotels to apply for one-time temporary status upgrades with Hilton Honors through its status match program you’ll need to be a base or Silver member of Hilton hold a higher elite status with another hotel brand and upload proof of your current status level and at least one recent stay you’ll be upgraded to Hilton Gold for 90 days If you stay eight nights within this trial period your Hilton Gold status will be extended through March 31 2027—and customers who stay 14 qualifying nights will be upgraded to Diamond Reward stays don’t count toward the status match requirements The most traditional way to earn Hilton Honors points is by staying with Hilton brands while traveling Nearly all stays earn 10 base Hilton Honors points per dollar spent though Tru by Hilton and most Home2Suites by Hilton reservations only earn 5 points per dollar spent All eligible spending charged to your room folio will earn Hilton points including extras like restaurant charges and spa services You’ll typically need to book directly with Hilton (through its official website mobile app or by calling) to earn points: Third-party bookings like those booked on Expedia or other websites do not qualify for points or elite benefits Hilton members can receive substantial bonuses for being an elite member or by registering for any available limited-time promotions Gold and Diamond members will earn additional Hilton Honors points when staying a specified number of nights Members will receive 10,000 bonus points when staying 40 nights in a year and another 10,000 bonus points every 10 nights thereafter There’s also an extra 30,000-point deposit when staying a total of 60 nights in 2025 award stays also count in your total nights stayed for the purposes of milestone bonuses American Express issues four Hilton credit cards—three personal and one business Each earns Hilton points with every purchase on the card and includes generous bonuses when using your card to pay for Hilton purchases These cards come with additional benefits as well—learn more about each card in their respective reviews: Customers who want to earn travel rewards via a credit card but don’t need the specificity of Hilton benefits may prefer to choose a flexible rewards card instead American Express Membership Rewards partners with Hilton Honors You can exchange your Membership Rewards for Hilton Honors points at a 1:2 ratio with a minimum of 1,000 points Bilt Rewards members may also convert their points to Hilton Honors at a rate of 1:1 Since Hilton Honors points are generally considered worth less than 1 cent each we typically don’t recommend making these transfers unless you have an immediate Hilton Honors Dining allows you to earn additional Hilton Honors points when dining with participating restaurant partners and paying with a linked debit or credit card Earnings range from 2 to 8 points per dollar Link your Hilton Honors account to Lyft and you can earn 3 points per dollar on qualifying rides Enterprise and National earn a minimum of 500 Hilton Honors points per reservation Virgin Atlantic points can be transferred to Hilton at a 3:20 ratio with a minimum 10,000-point transfer That means 1,500 Virgin Points is equal to 10,000 Hilton Honors points While pooling your points with other Hilton members won’t help you earn more points combining your balances might help you achieve different redemptions than you could afford alone You can pool miles with up to 10 friends and family members Hilton sells points at a rate of 1 cent per point Points must be purchased in increments of 1,000 Hilton Honors points though period bonus promotions could make it worthwhile if you have a specific redemption in mind The most interesting part of being a Hilton Honors member is the opportunity to redeem your hard-earned points toward hotel stays or other rewards We’ve found that Hilton award nights could be available for as few as 10,000 points per night Hilton does not publish a flat-rate award chart so the price in points for an award night can vary the way a paid stay might to check the cost of your preferred award stay Hilton offers a quick and easy filter when booking your stay under “Special Rates” to view prices in points your results will include any applicable hotels and their assorted costs Results also display options to pay in cash or with points helping you determine which payment type is more advantageous for that particular stay Hilton allows members to use a combination of points and money when booking if you either don’t have a high enough balance for the stay or want to save some for a future redemption you can zero in on the lowest-priced dates for your preferred property using Hilton’s calendar view Another helpful tool is Hilton’s Points Explorer tool Here you can designate the maximum number of points you’d like to redeem and the type of property you’re seeking (such as “luxury” or “all-inclusive”) and view your options on a map This can be a good way to narrow down options if you’re open to any resort in the Caribbean that meets your budget Hilton offers a fifth night free on award stays if you have Silver status or higher Booking four nights with points costs the same as booking five nights on points and applies to stays of up to 20 nights That means you can get a maximum of four nights free on a 20-night stay The transfer ratios are not particularly generous so we recommend avoiding this option unless you have more Hilton points than you can use Hilton Honors Experiences allow you to redeem points for tours and experiences Some experiences are available at a set price while others are bid on auction-style If you link your Hilton Honors account to Amazon.com, you can redeem rewards for Amazon purchases—500 points covers $1 in purchases Given the sheer number of brands and properties under the Hilton umbrella most travelers will stay with the company from time to time Signing up for Hilton Honors is a great way to enjoy additional benefits during those stays With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor Her redemptions have helped her travel to more than 50 countries and all seven continents Hyatt and Wyndham cut their full-year outlooks this week citing the challenging macro environment and softening consumer demand amid concerns travelers are holding off on trips as the summer travel season approaches hotels are seeing weaker demand for travel due to consumer hesitancy in an .. Hyatt Hotels and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts each adjusted their full-year room revenue outlooks downward by several percentage points On his company’s first-quarter earnings call Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian told investors “the near term is definitely disrupted” with bookings down “in the high single digits versus last year Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti told Wall Street analysts “consumer sentiment resulting from the macro uncertainty” was weighing on the leisure segment Hilton also cut its forecast for 2025 room revenue growth to 0% to 2% Marriott and Choice Hotels report their first-quarter earnings next week Hotel Index is down 14% in the past three months This “meaningful shift may suggest travelers are starting to hold off on booking trips,” Michael Gunther Whether consumer confidence will decline further before the peak summer travel period “While seasonal patterns did hold with absolute spend rising from January through March that uplift does not appear to be holding in April a potential troubling sign for the hotel industry as well as the broader consumer landscape,” Gunther told Forbes adding travelers “might be deferring vacation plans until the economic outlook becomes clearer.” On Hilton’s Q1 earnings call CEO Christopher Nassetta noted “weaker trends have continued into the second quarter.” according to data from the American Hotel and Lodging Association Hotel Stocks Hit By Tariff Turndown (Forbes) Many Voices. Create a free account to share your thoughts.  Forbes Community GuidelinesOur community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space In order to do so, please follow the posting rules in our site's Terms of Service.  We've summarized some of those key rules below Your post will be rejected if we notice that it seems to contain: User accounts will be blocked if we notice or believe that users are engaged in: Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Please read the full list of posting rules found in our site's Terms of Service. 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver announces the retirement of longtime General Manager Allen Paty closing out a successful and impactful career in hospitality leadership Allen helped shape the DoubleTree Denver experience leading a major $18 million renovation that refreshed guestrooms He was also an active voice in the community serving on the Tourism Improvement District board and earning Hotelier of the Year honors from the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association in 2014 who most recently served as Hotel Manager at DoubleTree Denver has been promoted to the role of the new General Manager With a strong background in hotel operations and a deep understanding of the property Cheryl is ready to build on the hotel's momentum bringing fresh energy and a continued focus on delivering great guest experiences "Allen's leadership has been a huge part of the hotel's success and we're incredibly thankful for everything he's done," said Eric Walters Vice President of Operations West at Pyramid Global Hospitality "We're excited to have Cheryl step into the role and she's ready to hit the ground running." DoubleTree by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 680 hotels with over 155,000 rooms across 56 countries and territories DoubleTree by Hilton has been a symbol of comfort for business and leisure travelers from welcoming guests with its signature warm chocolate chip cookie to supporting the local communities it serves DoubleTree offers contemporary accommodations Book your stay at doubletree.com or through the Hilton Honors app Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hotel management company with a portfolio spanning more than 240 hotels and resorts across the U.S. The company provides a customized approach to hospitality management and a commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences For more information about DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver, contact Doug Hewitt at [email protected] or visit Denver.DoubleTree.com DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver is thrilled to announce the completion of a spectacular $18 million renovation Travel Hotels and Resorts Personnel Announcements Do not sell or share my personal information: And that’s all you earn regardless of how much you spend or how long you stay It’s not even 1,000 points per night Hilton’s last promotion ended April 30 so there’s a month-long gap between promotions and they’re pulling down their generosity right as it appears we’re heading into rough economic times that will likely affect hotel occupancy (and where we’d expect more generous offers to try to fill rooms) The earning and redemption in Hilton’s program is actually the weakest among the major hotel chains They moved some of the earning into promotions They do promotions non-stop most of the time And they usually do something like ‘double points’ and can even put Hilton a bit ahead of others right when you’d expect Hilton to need to incentivize stays – even though summer is traditionally strong for stays – seems bad The only ones really coming out ahead on this promotion compared to double points are members who do one night stays at under $100 per night Not exactly who Hilton wants to reward the most My grandfather used to describe something like this as ‘better than a hole in the head’ More points are better than fewer points even when it’s just 1,000 points But there’s nothing in this offer that should encourage you to stay more with Hilton I guess the answer to ‘why did they bother’ is so they could say they had a promotion More articles by Gary Leff » Huge fan of Hilton but hard to defend the value of this one Gary… it’s always worth the ‘click’ (even $4-worth) You included a nice photo of the New York Hilton Midtown… anything happen there lately Who registers when and do they use the promo vs the people who said why bother Not all promos are designed to generate traffic some are designed to generate info We’ve been staying at Hiltons almost exclusively (~ 50-70 nights per year and no Hyatts in the cities we regularly travel to) since the Amex Hilton Aspire card was launched in 2017 largely because the Aspire Diamond status plus Hilton promotion means 20-25% value back in points There recently was a Marriott promotion on two of our non-Hilton Amex cards tried out some Marriotts and found them to be nicer slightly lower priced and more recently updated With no Hilton promotion in May and this flimsy offer for June-August it’s looking like it’s time to say Bonvoyage to Hilton for the summer An A/B test involves the random assignment but this could be a ‘confidently incorrect’ meme One can see why Hilton did not win (or even show up) at the Freddie Awards this year Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002 Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. 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All rights reserved Advertiser DisclosureAdvertiser Disclosure 350 Published Articles 1017 Edited Articles 237 Published Articles 1012 Edited Articles 495 Published Articles 783 Edited Articles Opinions and recommendations are ours alone If you’re already planning travel for summer why not get some extra points while you’re at it Hilton Honors has a new promotion where you can earn 1,000 bonus points on every stay until mid-August which can help you boost your points balance Hilton has other promotions worth looking at from the economy brand Spark to its most exclusive properties Hilton Honors members can earn 1,000 bonus points for each stay valid for stays completed between June 1 and August 15 Registration is required and we suggest taking a few seconds to add the promo to your account even if you aren’t sure you’ll stay at a Hilton property in the next few months This promotion applies to stays until August 15 This is a worldwide promotion, so any Hilton-branded hotel worldwide will count There’s no limit to the number of bonus points you can earn with this offer There’s also a targeted Hilton offer here for double points on a stay within 4 months of registering; registration closes on December 31 You don’t need to rebook any existing Hilton stays that were made prior to registering for the Points Plus promo Any registered guests with nights within the promo period will receive the bonus regardless of when a reservation was booked We value Hilton points at 0.5 cents each That means you’d earn $5 worth of points per stay with the 1,000 bonus points Should you rearrange your travel plans to earn 1,000 bonus points per stay And that’s especially true if you have to book a more expensive hotel with Hilton than a hotel from another brand if you were planning a trip and a Hilton property aligns with that this can be an easy way to get extra points there are currently 3 other promotions from Hilton you should know about You can also get 1,000 bonus points per night at new hotels or 5,000 bonus points with a stay of 3 or more nights at new properties This offer applies to participating new and renovated hotels within the Hilton portfolio Finally, when using points at Waldorf Astoria, LXR, and Conrad properties, you can add a complimentary fourth night to your stay but require a 3-day advance reservation and a minimum stay of 4 consecutive nights While it likely won’t make sense to go out of your way to earn 1,000 points if a Hilton property fits into your upcoming travel plans There are 3 other promotions worth considering applying to Hilton properties that range from budget-friendly brand to the chain’s top offerings like Waldorf Astoria Juan has extensive experience in writing and editing content related to credit cards He has been honing his expertise in this field for over a decade His work has been featured in various prestigious publications Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter We respect your privacy. 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Google's privacy policy  and terms of service  apply OFFER ENDING SOONChase Sapphire Preferred® Card LIMITED TIME TRAVEL OFFERThe Business Platinum Card® from American Express BEST LOUNGE ACCESSThe Platinum Card® from American Express Privacy Policy | All Guides | Terms & Conditions | Web Accessibility Policy | Cookie Policy travel information and ancillary information concerning travel and credit cards The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial LLC uses reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information on the site — and prior to applying for any credit card offers found on UpgradedPoints.com all visitors should review other features of such credit cards including but not limited to interest rates and should determine the suitability of such credit cards considering their own individual financial position as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases Editorial Disclosure: The content featured on UpgradedPoints.com has not been influenced or reviewed by the credit card companies mentioned comments and analyses are the responsibility of the author(s) and not any Advertiser or credit card issuer Regal Hospitality will manage the properties Whitestone Capital recently reopened the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Colorado Springs North in Colorado Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North and Homewood Suites Colorado Springs North are now open in Colorado Springs recently completed year-long renovations of the dual-branded property with Ohio-based Striv Design Regal Hospitality, a subsidiary of Whitestone Cos., will manage operations, according to a company statement “We are thrilled to reintroduce these hotels to the community and our loyal guests,” said Batra along with Striv Design and Regal Hospitality have created spaces that elevate the travel experience We invite both business and leisure travelers to experience it for themselves.” The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites are adjacent to each other and near the U.S The properties offer indoor and outdoor pools and three fitness areas for business travelers Batra said the properties were valuable assets that needed investment to position them as key properties in the area we were at a loss for words at the mountain views from the guestrooms,” said Chuck Groger “We knew then all the properties needed was a renovation and a management team who cared we are thrilled to celebrate it with the entire Colorado Springs community.” Whitestone recently acquired the 144-room Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis-Mall of America its first investment in Minnesota and fourth Homewood Suites purchase in 18 months PEACHTREE GROUP RECENTLY launched the 114-key Residence Inn Ocean Township along the Jersey Shore in New Jersey This marks the company’s eighth DST offering since launching the program in 2022 The Residence Inn is in Monmouth County, one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S., known for its high median income and vibrant year-round economy, Peachtree said in a statement “This newly developed property represents everything we look for in a DST offering: strong market fundamentals and long-term upside driven by secular tailwinds in travel,” said Tim Witt Peachtree’s president for 1031 exchange and DST products Atlanta-based Peachtree is led by Greg Friedman managing principal and CFO; and Mitul Patel The hotel benefits from its proximity to beach destinations such as Asbury Park The region’s diverse economy—anchored by healthcare and technology—drives consistent lodging demand throughout the year Netflix is investing $900 million to redevelop nearby Fort Monmouth into its primary East Coast production hub a project expected to create 3,500 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs “With the opening of Residence Inn Ocean Township in 2024 we’re providing investors access to a debt-free income-generating asset in a premier coastal market,” Witt said “It’s a strategic fit for those seeking tax deferral through a 1031 exchange while maintaining exposure to one of the most resilient sectors in commercial real estate.” Peachtree’s DST properties offer a compelling option for 1031 exchange investors seeking to reinvest proceeds from the sale of appreciated real estate while deferring taxes and maintaining exposure to the hotel sector The firm’s eight DST offerings total more than $220 million in debt-free real estate transactions In February Peachtree appointed Jordan Hylton as senior vice president of multifamily acquisitions for its DST platform which recently expanded its portfolio to include multifamily assets Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillmans Corner is now open in Mobile was developed and franchised by 3H Group and is managed by LBA Hospitality Chattanooga, Tennessee-based 3H Group is led by President and CEO Hiren Desai, while Dothan, Alabama-based LBA Hospitality is headed by President Beau Benton “As the first developer to break ground on a Hyatt Studios hotel and now the first to open one, we’ve seen firsthand how this brand fills a critical gap in the extended-stay space,” said Desai efficient design and a flexible operating model that resonates with both guests and owners Its focus on quality extended-stay experiences paired with Hyatt’s strong support and reputation and we’re excited to continue growing with additional Hyatt Studios projects in the future.” located in Tillmans Corner less than 10 miles from Mobile International Airport provides access to downtown Mobile and the Gulf Coast It also is near the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Bellingrath Gardens and the Mobile Carnival Museum The new hotel offers 122 studio suites with a fitness studio and an outdoor patio The Hyatt Studios brand also provides EV charging stations at all locations said the new hotel’s opening marks a milestone in expanding extended-stay accommodations “This is just the beginning for the Hyatt Studios brand which has generated enthusiasm among hotel owners and developers,” he said “We’re proud to celebrate the grand opening with 3H Group and LBA Hospitality whose dedication has brought the Hyatt Studios vision to life.” Hyatt plans to have 40 Hyatt Studios operational by 2027, the statement said. In February a select-service brand for transient guests and conversions expanding its upper-midscale segment in the Americas ahead of global rollout 3H Group is advancing Hyatt Studios projects in Huntsville The company is developing a Caption by Hyatt hotel in Chattanooga set to open in 2026 It recently acquired Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore and is building dual-brand Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in East Nashville In November 3H Group and LBA Hospitality opened their first dual-branded IHG hotels in Chattanooga—Candlewood Suites Chattanooga East and Holiday Inn Express Chattanooga East—adding 154 rooms to the market TownePlace Suites Forney is now open in Forney The pet-friendly hotel, located 22 miles east of Dallas, features a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool, the companies said in a joint statement It is near the Spellman Museum of Forney History and Mesquite Metro Airport HQZ “As we continue to expand our third-party management platform we remain focused on partnering with top-tier companies that share our commitment to operational excellence,” said Vickie Callahan Peachtree’s president of hospitality management developing hotels that are both professionally executed and uniquely designed to stand apart in their competitive set connecting each property to its local community.” Peachtree partnered with TEKMAK to manage a selection of its Texas hotels and now oversees six properties: Fairfield Inn & Suites Paris expressed excitement about joining the Forney community and serving the nation’s fastest-growing county with the new TownePlace Suites “We’re grateful for the Peachtree team’s hard work in getting the hotel open and are thrilled about the strong leadership they’ve assembled to manage daily operations,” he said “We take great pride in the quality of the hotels we develop and have full confidence in Peachtree’s ability to deliver an equally high level of service to our guests.” Atlanta-based Peachtree is led by CEO and Managing Principal Greg Friedman, Managing Principal and Chief Financial Officer Jatin Desai, and Principal Mitul Patel, while Dallas-based TEKMAK is led by Chief Executive Officer and President Thomas Kirkland “Third-party hotel operators are increasingly recognized for delivering superior service often outperforming chain-managed hotels in key areas that matter most to guests,” Callahan said “The opening of TownePlace Suites Forney reflects the strength of our collaboration and our shared vision to exceed expectations and raise standards across every hotel we manage.” JALARAM SLEEPY HOLLOW acquired the 91-key Fairfield Inn & Suites Memphis Southaven in Southaven Hunter Hotel Advisors’ Senior Vice President Tim Osborne and Vice President Chase Perry brokered the deal The hotel, renovated in 2023, is near several demand drivers in Southaven, 15 miles south of downtown Memphis, Hunter said in a statement They include major employers such as Amazon XAI recently opened a nearby supercomputer site with expansion plans “Southaven is our home and a strategic market for our company’s growth,” said Rohan Patel of Jalaram Hotel Group “It was a pleasure to work with Hunter and Helix on the acquisition.” HBS Investment Group recently acquired the 122-key Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East in Louisville SHRIV SHAKTI HOSPITALITY recently acquired the three-storey 111-key Comfort Inn East Evansville in Evansville from Priyansu Hotels for under $50,000 per room and a member of Hotel Brokers International The new owner will maintain the Choice Hotels affiliation and plans improvements for the property Niehaus & Associates said in a statement is the economic hub of a 24-county region and a trade center for parts of Indiana Vrindavan LLC recently acquired the 48-room SureStay by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson in Bardstown, Kentucky, from Dhamdhani LLC, in a deal brokered by Huff, Niehaus & Associates The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is up and running again after a bomb threat forced passengers to evacuate the facility The call was placed to the police department at the airport at noon Saturday Additional law enforcement and the FBI were called to the scene The airport announced a security risk on their Facebook page and told passengers they should expect flight disruptions for the afternoon The terminal building was evacuated and inbound traffic was rerouted away from the airport More: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport announces security risk, flight disruptions “We evacuated the building and went through protocol,” said Lori Lynah senior director of marketing and air service development “We cleared everyone and then the bomb squad swept the building Hilton has announced an agreement with UOL Group to launch a NoMad hotel in Singapore This marks the first introduction of the NoMad brand in the Asia Pacific region following the successful opening of NoMad London in 2021 a prime shopping and entertainment area in Singapore It will have 173 rooms and offer guests a unique blend of luxury lifestyle and cultural immersion The location will allow guests to explore Singapore's rich culture and history with proximity to heritage sites such as Arab Street The NoMad Singapore aims to provide a unique balance between grandeur and intimacy It will showcase the brand's curated identity through bespoke local artworks featured in each guest room.  In line with Hilton's growth strategy in the Asia Pacific region the opening of NoMad Singapore contributes to the company's goal to expand its luxury presence to 150 hotels in the coming years Hilton also plans to introduce Waldorf Astoria properties in various Asian cities Hilton is set to expand its Conrad Hotels & Resorts with upcoming properties in prime travel destinations across China and Nagoya The company has also introduced LXR Hotels & Resorts to Southeast Asia with Umana Bali and ROKU KYOTO in Japan which will join Hilton's global luxury portfolio of over 500 properties Click 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click to or take an action on their website but this does not influence our evaluations or ratings Fact CheckedHow is this page expert verified NerdWallet's content is fact-checked for accuracy It undergoes a thorough review process involving writers and editors to ensure the information is as clear and complete as possible Sally French If you’re a Hilton Honors member with Gold or Diamond elite status you’ll receive a daily credit for each night of your stay at select U.S Hilton brands — essentially anywhere that would’ve previously offered complimentary continental breakfast You get double the credit if two guests are registered to the room Up to one additional guest registered to the same room receives the credit simply charge your food and beverage purchase to your room The credit applies whether you dine at the lobby restaurant grab a smoothie at the café or order a glass of wine at the bar The amount of the credit varies by hotel brand more upscale hotel brands offer a higher credit Maximum daily credit for two or more guests N/A (all guests still receive complimentary breakfast) N/A (free breakfast wasn't previously an elite status benefit) Each credit is "use it or lose it" per night you can’t stack a week’s worth of credits to blow on one fancy dinner you’ll owe whatever you spend beyond the credit’s value If you have a $25 credit but you've spent $30 you don't have to make all the charges at once so you could spend $20 on breakfast and have $5 left for an afternoon snack » Learn more: Your guide to booking award nights with Hilton Honors Hilton offers three credit cards that offer Gold or Diamond elite status which in turn provides a daily food and beverage credit (or free breakfast) depending on the hotel • 12 points per $1 on eligible purchases with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio • 3 points per $1 on all other eligible purchases • 14 points per $1 on eligible purchases with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio • 7 points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines or AmexTravel.com and car rentals booked directly with select car rental companies • 5 points per $1 on other purchases made using the Hilton Honors Business Card on the first $100,000 in purchases each calendar year as well as complimentary breakfasts at select hotels and room upgrades at select properties where available Get an upgrade to Diamond if you spend $40,000 or more on the card in a calendar year • $200 annual statement credit for eligible Hilton purchases on your card (doled out in $50 statement credits per quarter) Earn a weekend night reward after you spend $15,000 on purchases on your card in a calendar year such as double bonus points on all base points you earn Get one free night reward with the card each year Earn an additional night after you spend $30,000 on purchases in a calendar year and another after you spend $60,000 in a calendar year Get up to $50 in credit each quarter on flight purchases made directly with an airline or through American Express Get up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually for eligible purchases at participating Hilton Resorts Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership Earn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership In a post-pandemic world where breakfast buffets vary wildly — and often fall short of expectations — Hilton’s credit allows you to take charge of your own dining experience There's more timing flexibility: Not a morning person Use your credit at lunch or for a late-night dessert at the bar You might actually get a hot breakfast: Instead of the default toast-and-cereal buffet you might put your credit toward an omelet You have more options: You don't need to carry your wallet around — just room-charge your expenses and the credit will apply automatically » Learn more: The complete guide to earning Hilton Honors points When staying at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas you might use your daily credit on drinks at the SkyBar rather than breakfast Though considering drinks there start at $19 the credit is only enough to cover one drink after tax and tip While the new Hilton food and beverage credit is generally better than the former continental breakfast option two guests using a $30 credit for a $34 breakfast buffet will still owe the $4 That can come as a surprise to folks used to fully comped breakfasts Billing could be awkward: Unlike the old days of a breakfast voucher handed to a server you’ll receive an actual bill — and you’re still responsible for any balance after the credit Not all hotel establishments accept it: Some third-party restaurants operating within the hotel may not accept the credit you might be tempted by the smell of hibachi steak wafting into the lobby from the on-site Benihana This is just one example of a third-party restaurant that's not covered Hotel breakfasts have evolved since the pandemic — and Hilton’s food and beverage credit is one of the best adaptations yet While some guests might grumble about having to tip or being unable to stack credits the added flexibility and ability to eat when and how you want can make it far more valuable than a stale croissant and weak coffee buffet As Hilton continues expanding in 2025 — particularly across luxury and lifestyle brands — expect more travelers to benefit from this perk in more destinations around the world You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are some of the best travel credit cards of 2025: Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card No annual fee: Wells Fargo Autograph® Card Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve® Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Limited Time Only: Earn $1,000 Toward Travel!Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card A sperm whale beached itself on Hilton Head Island on May 4 A sperm whale beached itself on Hilton Head Island HILTON HEAD — Trained professionals are working to keep a sperm whale comfortable before euthanizing it after the whale beached itself on the barrier island 20-ton sperm whale beached itself near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort around 5 p.m Sperm whales are a federally-protected endangered species that dive thousands of feet under the surface to catch squid according to marine biologist Amber Keuhn who stayed with the whale overnight Whales often beach themselves when they are seriously injured or ill so sharks can't detect their illness and prey on them as they're dying There isn't deep water for more than 100 miles off the shore of Hilton Head Island so "it's really strange that it was this in this shallow-water area," Keuhn said Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and marine mammal experts spent May 4 keeping the whale comfortable by splashing water on it and laying towels on it Euthanasia medication is being transported from Florida, and a veterinarian from the Georgia Aquarium will euthanize the member of the largest toothed whale species late on May 4 or early on May 5, depending on when the medication arrives, according to a Town of Hilton Head Government social media post "Euthanizing them is a humane way to go ahead with that process It would be a disservice to push the animal back when it beaches itself and it's that weak."  Experts will perform a necropsy during the morning of May 5 to determine the whale's illness "It's really out of the ordinary to have that species wash up here," Keuhn said The last time a large whale washed up on Hilton Head Island was in 2014 some are better than others (and hotel stays are usually the only good redemption) Sam Kemmis + more Co-written by Elina GellerLead WriterElina Geller When it comes to using Hilton Honors points there's bad news and there's good news For the bad news: Hilton Honors points aren’t the most valuable in the travel rewards world. In fact, NerdWallet currently values them at just 0.6 cent each But now for the good news: Hilton doles them out like candy leaving frequent guests and credit card holders with plenty of points to use With Hilton now operating 8,600+ properties globally (including new luxury destinations like Waldorf Astoria Osaka and Tempo by Hilton in the UK) Smart redemptions can unlock far more value than the baseline estimate Here’s your 2025 guide to making the most of Hilton Honors points — and which redemptions to skip » Learn more: Hilton Honors: What you need to know Using points to book hotel nights is still the most valuable use of Hilton Honors points You can redeem them at any of Hilton’s properties across 24 brands from Spark by Hilton to Conrad Hotels & Resorts Check the “Use Points” box in the search tool points pricing — Hilton doesn’t use a fixed award chart these prices often switch to dollar amounts when clicking through to the room selection screen though the point amounts are also displayed (much smaller) above the cash rate Hilton allows award bookings for a variety room types That's relatively unusual for a hotel rewards program — albeit delightfully so — as it provides far greater flexibility for special getaways or larger groups Want even more space than a suite? Hilton has a unique partnership with a Florida resort complex called Evermore Orlando Resort. This vacation rental resort operates more like a hotel than a more conventional home rental (like an Airbnb) you can earn and redeem Hilton points for stays Once you’ve found a booking and want to know if it’s a good use of points use NerdWallet's Hilton points calculator below to compare if you're getting a better deal when paying with cash versus points: How does NerdWallet calculate whether it's better to book with cash versus Hilton Honors points Use this rule of thumb: Divide the total cash price (including taxes and fees, like resort fees) by the number of points required If you get more than 0.6 cents per point (which NerdWallet considers the average Hilton point value) is that finding them generally requires you manually search for them To ease this burden (somewhat), Hilton has a dedicated Points Explorer tool that lets you filter results by the number of points you actually have Hilton Honors members with Hilton Silver status or higher get the fifth night free on all standard room award bookings Book five nights and only pay in points for four This benefit stacks well with dynamic pricing — making five-night stays one of the best ways to stretch your points » Learn more: The guide to booking award nights with Hilton Honors If you don’t have enough points for a full award Hilton’s Points + Money slider lets you mix and match currencies To determine whether using more points is “worth it,” pay attention to the amount of cash offset by each 1,000-point increment You have to have at least 5,000 points in your Hilton account to use this option so it won’t work for clearing the few remaining points rattling around in your account Those aren't the only ways to redeem Hilton points Hilton Honors delightfully offers many more ways to redeem points Most of the other options offer either a terrible redemption value are a logistical hassle to actually execute the transaction NerdWallet generally does not recommend the following redemptions (though they are an option): customers can use rewards points from many different programs (including Hilton Honors) to pay for purchases log into your Amazon account through Amazon's website and then link your Hilton Honors account to your Amazon account Amazon's redemption rate is just 500 Hilton points per $1 which means a value of just 0.2 cent for each Hilton point Since NerdWallet values Hilton points at 0.6 cent each your points lose over half their value — but that's not the worst thing in the world you’ll get more bang for your buck when booking hotel stays using Hilton points But if you don’t have any travel plans involving Hilton (and those points would otherwise collect virtual dust) then redeeming then for something on Amazon is better than redeeming them for nothing no Hilton hotel redemption in mind and you don't want to bother with their low Amazon value Hilton partners with PointWorthy to manage these transactions the value of these transfers often isn’t the highest compared with other redemption options but they at least put your points to work — and you'll likely feel good doing it Hilton lets you convert points into “event vouchers,” which can be used for planning meetings and events like weddings or conferences points transfer at a measly 25,000-points-to-$50 ratio Most people would be better off using their points to book their honeymoon You can use Hilton points to book cars from Alamo, Enterprise and National using a search function on the Hilton Honors site Hilton does not publish a set value for using points this way (that we could find) though NerdWallet's researched found a 0.21 cent per point value booking a car on the clunky tool is kind of a pain compared with using a normal car rental search engine » Learn more: What is the cheapest rental car company? Hilton partners with Lyft to both earn and redeem Hilton points when pairing your accounts To use your Hilton points for ride sharing you can redeem your points for Lyft credits at a rate of 0.22 cent per Hilton point we don't hate the partnership completely as taking Lyft rides can make for an excellent way to earn Hilton points You earn 3 Hilton points per $1 spent on Lyft rides (economy you’ll first need to link your accounts by logging into both Lyft and Hilton » Learn more: All the ways riding Lyft can earn you travel rewards Hilton points transfer to the frequent flyer programs of numerous airlines upon which they convert to miles then navigate over to “Preferences.” In the “preferred travel partners” section you will need to select an airline from the list and add your member number Airlines available for exchanging your Hilton points include: Aeromexico » Learn more: The guide to Hilton transfer partners Once you’ve added your airline head over to the “Exchange your Points” page select your travel partner and from the drop down choose the quantity of points you’re looking to exchange though this tends to be a pretty bad redemption which shows how you can exchange a minimum of 10,000 Hilton points and you’ll get 1,000 United miles Since Hilton points are worth 0.6 cent each 10,000 Hilton points is equivalent to about $50 meaning that 1,000 United miles are worth $12 10,000 Hilton points convert to 1,500 AAdvantage miles which is one of the better exchange ratios — that that's still not even close to worth it American miles are worth about 1.7 cents each so the ratio would have to be more like 2-to-1 or 3-to-1 to make this a decent option these make for a bad use of your Hilton points if you really don’t have any other use for them (and you desperately need a few more airline miles) » Learn more: Which is the best Hilton credit card offer? You can also redeem your Hilton points to purchase tickets to concerts sports games and other events on Ticketmaster and LiveNation log into your Ticketmaster account and attach your Hilton account to your profile Your 500 Hilton points are worth $1 on Ticketmaster yielding a terrible value of 0.2 cent per point another way to amass a large number of points is to earn a sign-up bonus from a Hilton credit card • 7 points per $1 on eligible purchases with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio which gives you a 20% bonus on Hilton Honors base points as well as a fifth night free whenever you use points to book five or more nights at a Hilton property Get an upgrade to Gold if you spend $20,000 or more on the card in a calendar year Learn more about elite status levels with our guide to the Hilton Honors program Earn 80,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership Hilton Honors offers a buffet of redemption options — but hotel stays are the only ones that reliably deliver value flexible suite awards and ever-expanding luxury offerings Hilton points remain best spent where they were meant to be: in Hilton hotels You can redeem Hilton Honors points for hotel stays Redeem Hilton points on their website by selecting “Use Points and Money” when checking out to book your reward with points NerdWallet values Hilton points at 0.6 cent per point Hilton Honors Points expire after 24 consecutive months of inactivity like let's say the Amazon shopping option might actually be worth while as you could buy something small on Amazon with a few points just to avoid losing all your points entirely you can use your Hilton Honors points on Amazon link your Hilton Honors account and get shopping Points applied to your order will be deducted from your order total and displayed as Rewards Points in your Order Summary NerdWallet values Bryan Luhn Assistant Director of Media RelationsUniversity of Houston Marketing and Communications Email: jbluhn@uh.edu  Phone: 843.810.1425 ©2025 University of Houston. 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Hilton points can be sent and received in a variety of ways but not all transfers represent a good value But what if you’re a few points short of your next big redemption Or you’ve got loyalty points or miles in another program gathering dust That’s where Hilton’s transfer partners come in How to transfer other currencies into Hilton Honors points How to send Hilton points to airline partners How to share Hilton points with a spouse or friend If you have an AmEx card that earns Membership Rewards points you can convert 1,000 AmEx points into 2,000 Hilton Honors points Transfer Ratio: 1 AmEx point = 2 Hilton Honors points Minimum Transfer: 200 points (in 50-point increments) Typical Transfer Time: 1 day (AmEx says up to 5 business days) Cards that earn points which can be transferred to Hilton include: American Express® Green Card American Express® Gold Card The Platinum Card® from American Express To transfer points from AmEx Membership Rewards to Hilton log in to your Membership Rewards account and go to the "Rewards" button on the menu select "Transfer Points to a Loyalty Program" and you’ll be redirected to a page that lists all of the American Express transfer partners (there are many airlines plus two other hotel loyalty programs — Choice Privileges and Marriott Bonvoy) the next page is where you’ll link the Hilton and AmEx accounts You’ll have to provide the account information for your American Express credit card as well as your Hilton Honors account number (so you’ll need to make an account if you don’t have one already) you’ll get 2 Hilton Honors points for every 1 Membership Rewards point though occasional promotions can mean more value Point transfers must be made in 50 Membership Reward-point increments and you also have to transfer a minimum of 200 points so this option won’t work if you’re trying to burn Another annoying headache: American Express warns that the estimated transfer time can be up to five business days » Learn more: The best hotel credit cards right now The transfer ratio from AmEx to Hilton is 2:1 AmEx Membership Rewards points can also be transferred to airlines which often result in an excellent redemption value if you don’t plan to transfer your AmEx points to airlines and generally use your points to shop Let’s assume you have 100,000 Membership Rewards points Because AmEx points are worth 1.2 cents each those 100,000 points are equivalent to $1,200 when you use American Express Membership Rewards points to reserve prepaid hotels through American Express Travel your points are worth a paltry 0.7 cents each translating into $700 in value toward prepaid hotels when booking a cash rate through the American Express travel portal Now let’s assume you transfer them to the Hilton Honors program which would convert to 200,000 Hilton Honors points Since NerdWallet values a Hilton Honors point at 0.6 cent each 200,000 Hilton Honors points are worth roughly $1,200 What’s more, you can sometimes get an even better redemption value per point than our estimated 0.6 cent rate especially when booking at higher-end properties Pair that with Hilton’s fifth-night free benefit for rooms booked on points American Express offers transfer bonuses to its airline and hotel partners Transfer bonuses to Hilton have ranged from 20%-50% and the most recently offered bonus to Hilton was 25% in August 2023 look out for a transfer bonus to get even more out of your AmEx points » Learn more: Hilton Honors points: Sweet spots for redemptions you can convert those points to Hilton points Point transfer ratios vary based on what country you’re in; if you live in the U.S. you can receive 2,000 Hilton Honors points for every 1,250 Club Rewards points Transfers must be in increments of 1,250 Club Rewards points And don’t expect these transfers to be instant: Hilton says you should allow up to three weeks for a transfer to go through To make the exchange, call 1-800-234-4034 or visit the Diners Club website Three travel program partners allow you to convert their miles or points into Hilton Honors points Hawaiian Airlines: 10,000 HawaiianMiles = 15,000 Hilton points Virgin Atlantic: 10,000 Virgin points = 15,000 Hilton points Amtrak: 5,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards points = 10,000 Hilton Points However, similar to AmEx, conversions from airline and Amtrak points tend to not be as good. Take for example, the Hawaii Airlines transfer. NerdWallet values a Hawaiian Airlines mile at 1 cent 10,000 HawaiianMiles would be worth about $120 But considering 15,000 Hilton Honors points are worth $75 the value is slashed considerably when you go that route If you don’t anticipate using those Hawaiian miles anytime soon you might as well use those points to cover the lodging portion of a vacation If you decide to transfer from other frequent traveler programs to Hilton Honors log in to the program’s website or call customer service to link your accounts and convert the miles or points into Hilton Honors currency Transferring Hilton Honors points to other travel loyalty programs generally won’t get you the best overall value but if you can’t use the Hilton points anyway then you might as well convert them to frequent flyer miles that you can use Hilton Honors points convert to dozens of frequent flyer programs here are some of the largest brands for conducting a Hilton points airline transfer Aeromexico: 25,000 Hilton points = 6,500 Premier points AirFrance-KLM: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Flying Blue miles ANA - All Nippon Airways: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Mileage Club miles Asiana Airlines: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Asiana miles British Airways: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Avios Cathay Pacific: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Asia miles Delta Air Lines: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 SkyMiles Etihad Airways: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Etihad Guest miles Malaysia Airlines: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,200 Enrich points Qatar Airlines: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Privilege Club Qmiles Qantas Airways: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,500 Qantas Frequent Flyer points United Airlines: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,000 MileagePlus miles Virgin Atlantic Airways: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,500 Flying Club miles Virgin Australia: 10,000 Hilton points = 1,500 Velocity points » Learn more: Which Hilton credit card should you get? When logged into your Hilton account, head to the "Exchange" section to send Hilton points to partner programs You’ll have to select the travel partner you want to send your points to and you’ll have to add your membership information for that program to connect the accounts The value of Hilton points varies depending on which loyalty program you transfer them into We’ll be candid: Transferring your Hilton points to airline partners generally is a bad redemption Take the example of transferring Hilton points to Delta 10,000 Hilton points gets you 1,000 Delta SkyMiles But since we value 10,000 Hilton points at $50 If you seriously need to top off a frequent flyer account balance to book an otherwise great redemption or you really don’t anticipate using Hilton points anytime soon But if you can use Hilton points at Hilton Can you transfer Hilton points to another person Yes — you can use points pooling or transfers to send Hilton points to your friends you send some of your stash to someone else with a Hilton Honors account Go to the Hilton Honors transfers page select how many points you want to give away then input the account information of the lucky person receiving them You can make no more than six transfers to other member accounts per calendar year If you’re fine giving friends and family even greater access to your points You can create a pool of up to 10 people to more easily share points Hilton caps the number of Hilton points you can receive per year (via pooling and transfers combined) at two million points you’re limited to making six points pooling transactions per calendar year It’s free to transfer points to your friends and family Take notes of the caps of how many transfers can be made per year As long as you’re fine passing on your points to someone else Making someone’s day at no other cost — worth it Not all Hilton transfers are a great deal — and many are a bad one But they can still be useful in a few strategic scenarios: You’re topping off an account for a big redemption You’re avoiding point expiration or clearing out unused travel currencies You’re combining points with family members or a travel companion But if you're ever transferring Hilton points to airlines or vice versa you’re better off keeping those points where they are Go to Home PageSubscribeAdvertiser disclosureSearch The Points Guy regularly updated with new information and offers.Hilton Honors almost always has an ongoing bonus points promotion for its members but Hilton just announced a new Points Plus promotion that lets members earn 1,000 bonus points per stay The downside: The Points Plus promotion is only for stays completed between June 1 and Aug so there's a gap between Hilton bonus points promotions As usual, you must go to the promotion's landing page and register before completing an eligible stay to earn the bonus points The Points Plus promotion is relatively straightforward It's not limited to newly booked stays so any eligible stays you've booked between June 1 and Aug know that what matters is your checkout date you'll still earn 1,000 bonus points for your stay as long as you check out between June 1 and Aug Related: Which credit card should you use for Hilton stays? Hilton Honors isn't limiting the number of bonus points you can earn with its Points Plus promotion if you stay five times during the promotion you'll earn 5,000 bonus points from these five stays Hilton Honors defines a stay as "the total number of consecutive nights spent at the same hotel whether or not a guest checks out and checks back in again." You can't simply book consecutive one-night reservations at the same hotel to earn more bonus points through this promotion If you prefer to redeem Hilton points for your stay The frequently asked questions page for this Hilton bonus points promotion confirms you can earn bonus points for reward stays within the promotion period Related: How much value does the Hilton Honors program provide when you book directly? 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