T. Rowe Price CIO Veiel interviews Hilton CEO Nassetta on loyalty-driven growth model

T. Rowe Price management discussed Hilton’s capital-light, brand-led model in a new “The Angle” podcast interview released July 15, 2026.

President and CIO Eric Veiel interviewed Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta on loyalty-led growth, culture, long-term execution, and travel demand through major cycles.

Veiel highlighted investor focus on asset-light models, loyalty program durability, technology-driven engagement, and early AI use to personalize travel.

Hilton’s network spans more than 9,200 properties with 1.3 million rooms across nearly 144 countries and territories, described as a brand “flywheel.”