Skift future of lodging forum tips

The can’t miss hospitality conference of the season is quickly approaching – touching down on March 29 in London, with countless inspiring and knowledgeable speakers taking the stage.

Whether you’ve been in the lodging sector for a few months or 10 years, you likely know that the industry is constantly evolving. From major acquisitions that disrupt the travel and tourism industry as a whole to consumer trends that change how we think about our marketing strategies and plans for the year. There’s no telling what 2023 or the years ahead have in store for the lodging industry (which is kind of exciting, right?). 

The Skift Future of Lodging Forum early-bird ticket sales will end , on March 1, with prices increasing by £200. Join us in London on March 29 for this single-day event that will feature creative thinkers, industry leaders, and new research in the hospitality industry.

Join Skift editors and research analysts as we speak with hospitality gamechangers alongside an audience of 300+ leaders, investors, and strategists. You will not want to miss this travel industry event featuring insightful, editorially-driven discussions.

The Skift Future of Lodging Forum is checking-in to the UK next week and to get you prepared, we wanted to highlight some fun activities to explore while in London — in addition to the countless FOL-exclusive insights, intuitive conversations, and industry networking.

The best thought leadership hospitality conference is just around the corner, bringing together top travel minds to discuss the future of the lodging industry.

TUI’s hotels and resorts brands appear to delight in the Goldilocks realm of just right, even if it is looking to stretch itself beyond its known middle-market appeal.

Taking advantage of long-term trends that may boost hotel pricing power, driving more earnings per square meter at a hotel with concepts like “hybrid hospitality,” and exploring the potential of generative artificial intelligence are all potential areas of upheaval for hotel investors, owners, asset managers, and corporate brands.

Jean-Jacques Morin, a top executive at Accor, said the company is committed to growing its “augmented hospitality’ offerings and incorporating sustainability into its business strategy.

Tyler Morse, Chairman and CEO of MCR Hotels, revealed that his company had acquired about 70 hotels and two software companies during the pandemic when he spoke at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum.