Winning the Modern Traveler and Hotelier Beyond the Lobby
Industry leaders at ITB Berlin discuss moving from traditional front desk operations to mobile-first hospitality that follows guests throughout their journey.
Industry leaders at ITB Berlin discuss moving from traditional front desk operations to mobile-first hospitality that follows guests throughout their journey.
The CIO role has evolved from technology delivery to designing decision systems that determine transformation success.
The author argues hotels must audit systems and align culture before implementing AI, as technology amplifies existing problems rather than fixing them.
The author argues hotels need strong operational foundations before AI can be effective, as technology amplifies existing processes rather than fixing broken ones.
Hotelschool The Hague research shows only 10% of Dutch hotels use AI structurally, warning the industry risks becoming 'sleeping utilities' for tech giants.
Booking.com surveyed 5,000 European hospitality professionals and found 82% see digital literacy as critical but only 16% prioritize it in current training.
The 2026 expo features 250+ exhibitors, new Discovery Trail, and co-location with Hotel Resort Design South at Miami Beach Convention Center.
Nicolas Suissa joins from Amadeus to lead Apaleo's expansion in France, where the company already manages 100+ hotels with API-first PMS technology.