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Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with 24 world-class brands for all guests’ stay needs at over 7,800 properties across 126 countries and territories. Through acquisitions that allow for more destination choices, technology innovations that make processes easier for guests, and brand partnerships that offer guests and Hilton Honors members even more benefits and perks, Hilton has set the bar high for what it means to truly deliver an elevated customer experience.

As a hospitality brand, the goal is to make the stay better for guests in almost every corner of the world. This includes loyalty program design, enhancing the value proposition and loyalty redemption, and making travel more seamless and flexible for program members.

To learn about Hilton’s latest customer loyalty and experience efforts, Mark Johnson, CEO of Loyalty360, spoke with Brad Anderson, Vice President of Hilton Honors at Hilton. Anderson joined Hilton nearly eight years ago and leads the overall global strategy for the brand’s award-winning loyalty program, Hilton Honors, which now reaches more than 195 million members worldwide. Since joining the company, Anderson and his team have charted new courses for the program, achieving massive growth—almost 130 million new members.

In this interview, Anderson discusses the brand’s growing portfolio, establishing the right strategic partnerships, and speaking the language of Gen Z and Millennial travelers through digital innovation.

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Paris Baguette specializes in whole cakes, pastries, and breads, as well as artisan coffees, sandwiches, and other savory items. Globally, the brand has over 4,000 locations. In North America, the brand currently counts almost 200 locations.

To learn about Paris Baguette’s recent changes to its loyalty program as part of a broader effort to enhance the overall guest experience, Loyalty360 spoke with Cathy Chavenet, Paris Baguette’s North America Chief Marketing Officer. Chavenet is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the food service industry, particularly in the coffee and snack shop sector. At Paris Baguette, Chavenet is responsible for brand marketing initiatives and menu innovation.

In this interview, Chavenet discusses the brand’s updated rewards program, approaching challenges while leveraging opportunities in technology, and building emotional loyalty by creating joyful experiences for guests.

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JOANN is an iconic 80-year-old brand that’s continued to succeed over the years by prioritizing relevancy with each new generation. JOANN operates approximately 850 stores in 49 states, and while the brand is the number one retailer in “all things fabric and sewing,” it also carries a large assortment of crafts, arts and crafts, and seasonal decor for customers.

The brand has learned that while trends may change over the years, in its industry, millions of people remain hardwired to create items with their hands, minds, and hearts. The team at JOANN believes how a customer is served will make or break a customer loyalty program and focuses on delivering exceptional customer service in support of its Smiles Rewards program. This is one of the reasons for JOANN’s longevity in retail.

While the brand has remained relevant in its authenticity with its customers, as the decades have passed, creators have evolved, too. More than ever, with a new generation of customers seeking to express themselves and connect with their communities through creative efforts, JOANN must ensure it is delivering the right message in the right channels to successfully engage younger creators while maintaining its connection to customers who have come to JOANN for decades.

Mark Johnson, CEO of Loyalty360, spoke with Chris DiTullio, Chief Customer Officer at JOANN, about the retailer’s rebranding as “JO-AND,” serving the next wave of creators, and how the customer experience makes way for emotional loyalty.