Hilton Hotels Case Study One Situation Analysis Week Three Catherine Seeley University of Phoenix MKT / 551 Marketing Management TRGRAD24 Marlene Deatherage April 17‚ 2006 Introduction The scope of this situation analysis will be to cover key issues and opportunities for the Hilton Hotels. The Four P’s marketing strategy will be recommended‚ and discussed. The utilization and implementation of the SWOT analysis will be incorporated throughout the discussion. Information will be provided from the
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In an attempt to become a more aggressive business operation‚ Hilton Hotels decided to change its strategic direction by venturing into the gaming industry. With this strategy came not only new opportunities but also large elements of risks and competition. In 1994 the growth in the gaming segment declined with gaming operating income down by 7% from 1993. The Hilton Hotels however had a 3% increase in occupancy from 1993. In view of this‚ it is important to understand market needs and develop marketing
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purpose of this case analysis is to address the key marketing issue for the Hilton Hotels. The marketing strategies Hilton should pursue in the hotel and gaming markets will be discussed and recommendations will be made. In addition‚ the use and implementation of the SWOT analysis will be incorporated throughout the discussion. Information will be provided from the case study and the use of secondary resources for support of the marketing strategies recommended for the Hilton Hotels. Market Summary
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Background: Hilton hotels started out in Cisco‚ TX being a small family owned business in the early 1900’s. By 1946 Hilton Hotels Corp became public and 8 years later acquired Promus Corp with the intention of continuing to diversify and cater to all customers whether upper class‚ middle class‚ business or personal. Fast forward to 2007 where now Hilton owns/operates and/or franchises close to 3‚000 properties and 500‚000 rooms in 78 countries ranging from ultimate luxury to middle class hotel chains
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Hilton Hotels is one of the market leaders in the hotel and gaming industry in the United States. Hilton is a well-known and distinguished name in fine hotels across the United States and worldwide. In 1999‚ Hilton expanded aggressively by acquiring the Promus Hotel Corporation‚ Hampton Inn and Suites‚ Doubletree Hotels‚ Embassy Suites Hotels‚ and Homewood Suites. Hilton Hotels Corporation has grown to become the world ’s most recognized and most successful hotel company (Hilton Innovation‚ 2007)
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much less 7 More for less 7 Marketing StrategyProcess 8 Situational Analysis 8 S.W.O.T analysis 9 Segmentation and targeting 9 Differentiation and Positioning 9 The 4 Ps. 10 Product 10 Price 10 Place 10 Promotion 10 Hilton Worldwide 10 Vision 10 Mission 10 Corporate Culture 11 Hilton Worldwide S.W.O.T Analysis 11 Market segmentation and positioning of Hilton Worlwide. 12 Brands in the Hilton Worldwide group. 12 12 The luxury Brands Waldorf Astoria and Conrad
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the Company ............................................................................................... 7 Situational Analysis .......................................................................................................... 8 Macro Analysis ................................................................................................................. 9 PEST Analysis .............................................................................................................. 9 Political
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Hilton’s suppliers The touches that make Hilton Worldwide. Their supply management professionals in corporate offices and their six regional offices negotiate and implement contracts and agreements with suppliers of products and services in three key areas – Food & Beverage (F&B)‚ Guest Rooms and Public Space‚ and Property Operations ------------------------------------------------- Food & Beverage Hilton Supply Management works closely with national and regional food and beverage
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Background Hilton Hotels founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton. Hilton bought his first hotel‚ the Mobley Hotel‚ in 1919 in Cisco‚ Texas. The first hotel to bear the Hilton name was the Dallas Hilton‚ a high-rise that opened in Dallas‚ Texas in 1925. In 1949‚ at the Caribe Hilton Hotel’s Beachcomber Bar in San Juan‚ Puerto Rico‚ Ramon "Monchito" Marrero created the Piña Colada. In 1954‚ Hilton hotels bought the Statler Hotel chain‚ making it the largest hospitality company in the world. Hilton Hotels Corporation
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News Brief Hilton Hotels tops in customer satisfaction http://planyourmeetings.com/2006/06/01/hilton-hotels-tops-in-customer-satisfaction/ By Kristi Casey Sanders Published: June 1‚ 2006 Hilton Hotels Corporation leads the hotel industry in customer satisfaction‚ according to the latest statistics from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). With a score of 78 points out of a possible 100‚ Hilton took the leadership position among the seven hotel companies mentioned in the survey
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