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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.
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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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