Articles tagged “SkiftX Showcase: Hospitality”

Effective procurement processes can have a significant impact on the success and profitability of hospitality businesses. Having a centralized procurement platform can drive value for owners, partners, and clients by easing operations, optimizing costs, and maximizing performance.

Industry leaders took to the stage at Skift Global Forum to decipher the trends facing today’s travel industry. Skift partnered with Accor to provide an overview of some of the most important conversations and insights shared at this year's event.

Cloud technology is revolutionizing customer service in travel and hospitality. By passing routine requests through flexible, efficient, automated, and intelligent systems, companies give their human agents more space to handle complex issues with a delicate personal touch.

Digital transformation is reshaping the hospitality landscape, and the stakes have never been higher. As tech-savvy travelers dictate new norms, hotels are under pressure to keep up. Planet’s latest report offers valuable insights into the evolving preferences of today’s travelers, providing a roadmap for hotels navigating this complex landscape.

As travel demand returns, a new report from Accor uncovers some of the challenges and opportunities facing corporate travel decision makers as they reexamine the value of business travel in a post-pandemic world — and points to what they need to prioritize in 2024.

Independent hotels can expand their customer base and adapt to changing market conditions by joining a larger hotel group with a global distribution and supply network. Accor’s diverse portfolio offers a spectrum of conversion-friendly brands to address the individual needs of owners.

Industry leaders took to the stage in New York City at the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit to share their views on what’s next for this rapidly growing accommodation sector. Here, we highlight nine of the most insightful sessions.

Through its extensive research and advocacy efforts, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) has played a pivotal role in shaping today's timeshare experience, enhancing its flexibility and accessibility while paving the way for a promising future.

As we navigate a world transformed by technology, the hospitality industry stands at a crossroads. Success hinges not solely on adopting digital solutions, but on personalizing them with the human touch, blurring the lines between the digital and tangible realms. The challenge for hospitality leaders is clear: adopt, adapt, and excel.

As travel demand remains strong, iSeatz has released its fourth annual “State of Loyalty: 2023 Hospitality Rewards Report” to help hospitality executives understand the competitive landscape of loyalty rewards portfolios and develop engaging rewards strategies.