How alternative accommodation is shaking up hospitality
About
In today's ever-evolving hospitality landscape, alternative accommodation concepts are shaking up the traditional hotel industry. As travellers' preferences change and the sharing economy continues to grow, traditional hotel brands find themselves facing a significant challenge. They struggle to fully embrace these alternative concepts due to legacy technology constraints, particularly on the Property Management System (PMS) front.
This webinar will explore the impact of alternative accommodations on the hospitality industry and how hotels can adapt and thrive in this new era.
Key takeaways you can expect:
- Traditional hotels are challenged by the rise of alternative accommodations, forcing them to rethink their business models.
- Evolving consumer preferences prioritise convenience, affordability, and unique experiences in the hospitality sector.
- Disruptive innovations have the potential to revolutionise the hotel industry, requiring hotels to invest in innovation to remain competitive.
Speakers
Florian Montag
VP of Business Development @Apaleo
Theo Bortoluzzi
Business Development Manager @Kerten Hospitality
Theo heads the development and expansion of Kerten Hospitality brands in Europe and oversees the Global Development Team. His recent noteworthy accomplishment involves successfully securing the first European project for the brand – a boutique lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Rome. Collaborating closely with the property owner, he is actively transforming the property into a vibrant destination where Romans and travellers connect and build a community based on shared interests whilst delivering results. Theo's exceptional contributions have earned him recognition as one of the 30Under30 Young Leaders in the industry.
Maxime Lesaulnier
Co-Founder & CXO @Gogaille
Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Gogaille, a new tech hotel brand in France, Maxime comes from a family in hotel industry. After completing an MBA specializing in Hospitality Management, Maxime embarked on his career in the short-term rental market with the launch of Wimdu in France. He co-founded Squarebreak, a private rental company that was acquired by Accor in 2017. At Gogaille, Maxime oversees various aspects of the business, including product development, guest experience, distribution, and guest services.
David Turnbull
Managing Director & Founder @Denizen
Based in Berlin, David is the founder of denizen, a hospitality and technology company helping building owners transform their empty ground floors into vibrant and impactful community spaces that benefit both the building and the neighbourhood. Before changing his focus with denizen to the future of the workplace, David has been involved with hotel revenue management, distribution and data analytics for more than 20 years. David was a part of the founding teams of several of the most forward thinking hotel companies, including designhotels, citizenM and 25hours. This work led to the founding of SnapShot, the hotel industry’s first independent data platform, acquired by Shiji Group in 2018.
Laura Neuberger
Head of Marketing @STAYERY
Laura Neuberger is the Head of Marketing at STAYERY, a serviced apartment brand located in 6 locations throughout Germany and growing with 700+ units in the pipeline. In her role, she is responsible for the marketing and strategic development of the brand. She joined STAYERY in 2019 and built up the distribution and product departments, playing an initial role in shaping the digital customer journey. Laura discovered her passion for marketing while studying Hotel management in the Netherlands. Prior to her current position, she previously led the digital marketing strategy at Hyatt Hotels in Germany.
