This article highlights how hotel companies are starting to embrace the demands of

modern travellers. We have interviewed a number of high-level hotel executives from international hotel companies to see what they make of this new era. The report, 'A New Breed of Traveller', says the impact of rising affluence, globalization and technology has led to modern hotel guests valuing experiences and the feeling of 'being connected' over traditional hotel luxuries.

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