Accor’s new digital strategy: the unanswered questions

Last October, global hotel operator Accor held its first digital day, launching its ambitious digital transformation project “Leading Digital Hospitality” and highlighting the importance of digital for the hotel company of tomorrow. This ambitious plan focuses on reinventing both the customer experience and hotel operations through digital technology, with the company committing €225 million to eight clearly defined projects over a five year...

Dr. Peter O'Connor is Professor of Strategic Management at University of South Australia Business School. His primary research, teaching and consulting interests focus on the use of technology in online retailing and marketing.

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