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Accor Finds Professionals Value Face-to-Face Meetings

📈 Accor's study with 9,000 professionals worldwide reveals 85% expect a 36% revenue increase by prioritizing in-person meetings. Professionals believe they could close 37% more deals face-to-face, with 81% agreeing better outcomes would result. In-person meetings are considered worth the investment by 35% of respondents, with 92% finding them important for external and 85% for internal interactions, and are preferred threefold over virtual meetings. Key reasons for business travel include closing deals (34%), client/contract negotiations (31%/30%), and attending events/trade shows (30%). Despite digital tools' convenience, a hybrid model of digital and in-person meetings is now standard, with human interaction remaining crucial for successful business endeavors.
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OhWaiter, Stellar Menus Merge to Form MilesCX

📱 Accor's new research involving 9,000 global professionals reveals that face-to-face meetings could boost revenue by 36%. A robust 85% of respondents believe prioritizing in-person meetings would significantly increase revenue, while 81% feel more deals could be closed. Face-to-face interactions are preferred by 92% for external clients and 85% for internal colleagues, and are considered three times more impactful than virtual meetings. 34% cite closing deals as the main reason for business travel. Despite digital tools, professionals favor in-person meetings for crucial business activities: 68% for client presentations, 77% for site inspections, and over 70% for high-stakes negotiations. Sophie Hulgard of Accor emphasizes the irreplaceable connection and commercial value of face-to-face interactions for business strategy and growth.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Selects HotelKey as First Approved Cloud-based Property Management System in the U.S. and Canada

📈 Accor's research reveals professionals believe revenue could increase by 36% with all key meetings in person. 9,000 professionals globally indicate 85% expect revenue boost from prioritizing face-to-face meetings. One in-person meeting equals three virtual ones in impact, with 41% favoring in-person for business effectiveness. Key reasons for business travel include closing deals (34%), client and contract negotiations (31% and 30%, respectively), and events/trade shows (30%). Despite digital tools, 68% prefer in-person client presentations, with a strong preference for direct interactions in high-stakes situations like deal closures (74%) and negotiations (70%). A hybrid model of digital and in-person meetings is emerging, with a focus on the irreplaceable value of physical interactions for business success.
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Lighthouse Announces $370 Million Series C Investment Led by KKR to Accelerate Platform Innovation and Growth

📊 Accor's research, involving 9,000 global professionals, concludes that prioritizing in-person meetings could increase revenue by 36% annually. 85% of these professionals believe face-to-face meetings will significantly boost their revenues. 92% agree that in-person interaction is important with external clients, while 85% find it important with internal colleagues. 68% prefer in-person client presentations; 77% opt for in-person site inspections over virtual alternatives. Key reasons for business travel include closing deals (34%), client negotiations (31%), contract negotiations (30%), events and trade shows (30%), and business strategy (20%). Sophie Hulgard, Accor's Chief Sales Officer, emphasizes the irreplaceable value of human interaction in business.
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Phunware Survey on Resort Guest Digital Experiences Highlights Connection Between Mobile App Integration and Guest Satisfaction

📈 Accor's study with 9,000 professionals indicates 85% believe prioritizing in-person meetings could significantly boost revenue by an average of 36% within a year. A potential 37% more deals could be closed face-to-face. In-person meetings are considered more effective by 92% for external and 85% for internal interactions, equating to the impact of three virtual meetings. Business travel is driven by a 34% need to close deals, while 68% prefer in-person client presentations, and 77% for site inspections. Despite digital advances, the human touch remains critical for business success and fostering relationships.
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Thynk Announces Inclusion in Salesforce’s Agentforce Partner Network with Hospitality AI Sales Agent

📈 Accor's research involving 9,000 global professionals reveals that prioritizing in-person meetings could boost revenue by 36%. A staggering 85% of respondents believe face-to-face interactions will significantly enhance their revenue. Data indicates 92% find such meetings important with external clients, 85% with internal colleagues, and one in-person meeting equals three virtual ones. Business travel is driven by commercial return, with 34% traveling to close deals and 30% for events and trade shows. Sophie Hulgard, Accor’s Chief Sales Officer, emphasizes the billions added to the global economy through face-to-face meetings, highlighting their irreplaceable value in business.
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Legion Technologies Partners with Vail Resorts to Expand Workforce Management Across 37 Resorts in the U.S. and Canada

📅 Accor's global study, with 9,000 professionals, reveals that face-to-face meetings could increase revenue by 36%. 85% of respondents believe prioritizing in-person interactions would significantly boost revenue, with 92% considering such meetings important with external clients, and 85% with internal colleagues. The top reasons for business travel are closing deals (34%), client and contract negotiations (31% and 30%, respectively), and attending events or trade shows (30%). In-person meetings are favored for client presentations (68%), site inspections (77%), deal closures (74%), and contract negotiations (70%). Despite digital tools' convenience, a hybrid model of digital and face-to-face meetings is emerging, with a potential immense economic impact. 💼
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