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Accor updates on digital and distribution strategy

By Linda Fox | June 30, 2023

Accor chief digital officer Alix Boulnois detailed some of the company’s strategies going forward during a Capital Market Day in late June. Read More

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Accor unveils subscription cards for frequent travelers

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2023

The France-based hotel giant has unveiled All Plus ibis and All Plus Voyageur, to replace its ibis Business and Business Plus frequent traveler subscription services. Read More

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WTTC introduces sustainability guidelines for hotels

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | March 9, 2023

Called Hotel Sustainability Basics, WTTC said it is an industry-backed initiative to enable accommodation providers worldwide, regardless of their size, “to begin their sustainability journey.” Read More

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Cost and implementation woes hamper hotel tech adoption

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023

H2c finds that few hotel chains are considering a core technology revamp in its latest distribution study. Read More

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Accor unveils new platform for mixed-use property development

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2023

Accor plans to develop and operate branded residences via the new platform, combined with other products and services such as co-working, private clubs and extended stay hotels. Read More

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Travelers’ demand for experiences requires industry rethink

By Kathryn Walson | December 1, 2022

Industry experts are convening this week at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit 2022 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read More

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D-Edge develops digital marketing offering through acquisition of Equaero

By Linda Fox | November 9, 2022

Paris-based Equaero brings digital advertising expertise including display, search and social ads, helping D-Edge to build out its digital marketing offering. Read More

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Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group. Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality

By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022

Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook. Read More

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Tech is powering the new look of hotel loyalty programs

By Jill Menze | April 15, 2022

Hotels including IHG, Accor and CitizenM are updating their loyalty programs to provide members with personalization, experiences and guarantees. Read More

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Groups360 attracts $35M, plots group travel platform expansion

By Linda Fox | April 7, 2022

The investment was led by Zigg Capital and included Blackstone Innovations Investments and Fir Tree Partners. Read More

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Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2022

D-Edge was formed by Accor in 2019 by merging Fastbooking and Availpro. Read More

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VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future

By PhocusWire | March 14, 2022

We talk to consultant and tech strategist Max Starkov about the need for hotels to automate now, during our recent PhocusWire Pulse: A New Traveler Experience event. Read More

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Can tech valuations hold onto their lead over travel stocks?

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2022

Zoom was worth more than 15 of the largest airlines during the pandemic - but there are questions over whether such performance will continue. Read More