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Key Trends Driving the Evolution of the Hotel Industry

Open hotel room door with handle in foreground and hotel bed in the background.

The hospitality industry was one of the sector's worst hit by the pandemic. The hotel sector however, has seen encouraging signs of recovery across Europe, as the world has emerged slowly from the impact of the pandemic.

However, if the sector is to enjoy continued growth, we need to look at this topic through a forward-looking lens in the context of the cost of living, rising interest rates, energy prices and the climate crisis. We also need to explore new ways to deliver outstanding and future-proofed destinations for the more discerning guest, who may also consider the hotel sector's environmental impact. The industry will have to navigate multiple complexities to ensure resilience. So, what are the major trends influencing the evolution of hotels?

Matthew Voaden, hotel, leisure and entertainment director, shares his insight in a recently published feature.

Read "Key trends driving the evolution of the hotel industry," as recently published by BE News.

Matthew Voaden
Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment Director
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