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How AccorHotels uses biometrics to unlock travelers' wants and needs
By Linda Fox
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July 24, 2018
Le Club AccorHotels is looking to gain deeper insight on customers through Seeker, an initiative that uses biometrics to track responses and get closer to what travelers want.
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VIDEO: AccorHotels on facing up to digital and not dying
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May 24, 2018
A string of acquisitions into new areas of hospitality and a focus on digital services have made AccorHotels one of the chains to watch in recent years.
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Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Maud Bailly on a revolution in habits
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May 15, 2018
Ahead of Phocuswright Europe, she outlines the need for "responsible personalization," what the role of a CDO entails and AccorHotels' plans for the future.
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Ctrip and AccorHotels expand partnership to enhance services for Chinese travelers
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 23, 2018
The more than 300 million registered users that book trips through online travel agency Ctrip will now have more personalized options and service from AccorHotels.
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OneFineStay eyes business travel expansion through MagicStay deal
By Kevin May
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February 19, 2018
AccorHotels-owned upmarket rental brand OneFineStay is targeting corporates as part of an ongoing expansion plan to reach beyond high-end leisure travelers.
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Accor axes independent hotel web strategy
By Kevin May
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November 10, 2017
It lasted less than two and a half years - Accor's ambitious attempt to create a marketplace for independent hotels is officially at an end.
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Accor links up with Misterfly to offer hotel plus flight option on its brand dotcom
By Martin Cowen
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May 16, 2017
AccorHotels is linking up with Misterfly to provide a "hotel + flight" packaging option to its website, starting in France but with other source markets on the agenda, including the UK. Misterfly,
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Travel data can supercharge the integration of loyalty with the everyday
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January 18, 2017
In the last year, we have seen significant developments taking place in the convergence of travel loyalty programmes. This came as brands looked to provide members with the maximum flexibility to e
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Hilton joins the Instant Booking fray on TripAdvisor
By Kevin May
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January 9, 2017
Some momentum in recent weeks for TripAdvisor and its Instant Booking service - with global hotel group Hilton finally joining the initiative. Hilton's portfolio of 13 brands will now be available
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Accor buys tech-savvy private concierge and loyalty business
By Martin Cowen
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July 27, 2016
AccorHotels continues its acquisition spree, entering into exclusive negotiations to take over John Paul, a technology-enabled private concierge and loyalty services business The deal on the table
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Digital should serve the guest, not take over
By Martin Cowen
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June 17, 2016
"Digital hospitality" can cover everything from robots and reputation management, but technology is the servant, not the master, of the guest experience. This was one of the themes which emerged fr
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The HouseTrip story - how to make tens of millions of investment capital disappear
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May 9, 2016
The HouseTrip email of Wednesday 27 April 2016: "We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been acquired by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website." I wasn't thrilled... I was crying into my m
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RhinoCarHire rebrands, Revinate stays with Steigenberger, and more...
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April 28, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality for April 2016. Thursday 28 April 2016: RhinoCarHire rebrands with help from Priceline Group
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AccorHotels spends big on home rentals with Euro 148 million onefinestay deal
By Martin Cowen
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April 4, 2016
AccorHotels has bought upmarket home rentals business onefinestay for Euro 148 million (£117 million) and has earmarked a further Euro 64 million (£50 million) to expand the business internationally.
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Looking back and ahead – hotel merchandising evolves
By Valyn Perini
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December 29, 2015
As we reach 2016, Tnooz is unveiling its customary series of reflections on the year behind us and what the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry might expect looking ahead. And, as always, we’
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