Trends & Insights

Explore our insights into the trends and topics shaping the future of hospitality.

The Rise of Wellness Dining in Hospitality

Food and beverage have traditionally been a key part of the guest experience. Discover how they are being reshaped by shifting attitudes as health and wellness become core expectations.

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In Focus

Deep-dive into our selection of the moment.

The Triple Return on Business Travel

The shift on business travel is a critical driver of growth, connection, and competitive advantage.

Cultivating Human Connection: Discover how face-to-face interactions foster stronger client relationships, drive more impactful negotiations, and cultivate a deeper sense of team cohesion, proving irreplaceable in our digital-first world.

Enhancing Employee Engagement: Learn how thoughtful business travel programs can boost morale, professional development, and retention, positioning your organization as an employer of choice and building a resilient, motivated workforce.

Experiential Travel Trends: ALL x Globetrender Report

A new report reveals the rise of the "guest experiential economy," where travelers prioritize emotional value over destination when planning their next trip.

25% search by mood: Our research indicates a major shift where travelers begin their search based on how they want to feel rather than where they want to go.

Business model evolution: Discover how revenue streams are diversifying beyond traditional accommodation into immersive experiences and exclusive access.

Building Sustainable Hospitality: Insights from Leaders

ESG initiatives are vital in today’s evolving hospitality landscape. A recent roundtable with Agnès Roquefort (Accor's Global CDO, Luxury & Lifestyle) and industry leaders highlights how ESG shapes Accor's development, owner relations, and sustainable solutions. 

Carbon-neutral investments: Discover how owners benefit from increasing real estate value and reducing operational costs. 

Talent the key to success: Sustainability is a long-term commitment requiring active talent engagement. 

The New Quality of Time: Insights Report

From Change To Opportunity. The perception of time is changing. We delve into how the shifting tempo of today’s world is impacting hospitality, and the business opportunities that creates. 

Slowing down: Discover how our accelerated lifestyles lead to a growing need for mindful disconnection and wellness-oriented breaks.  

Blended living: Work and leisure are merged like never before. Discover how hotels are innovating and evolving to support this trend. 

The Triple Return on Business Travel

The shift on business travel is a critical driver of growth, connection, and competitive advantage.

Cultivating Human Connection: Discover how face-to-face interactions foster stronger client relationships, drive more impactful negotiations, and cultivate a deeper sense of team cohesion, proving irreplaceable in our digital-first world.

Enhancing Employee Engagement: Learn how thoughtful business travel programs can boost morale, professional development, and retention, positioning your organization as an employer of choice and building a resilient, motivated workforce.

Experiential Travel Trends: ALL x Globetrender Report

A new report reveals the rise of the "guest experiential economy," where travelers prioritize emotional value over destination when planning their next trip.

25% search by mood: Our research indicates a major shift where travelers begin their search based on how they want to feel rather than where they want to go.

Business model evolution: Discover how revenue streams are diversifying beyond traditional accommodation into immersive experiences and exclusive access.

Building Sustainable Hospitality: Insights from Leaders

ESG initiatives are vital in today’s evolving hospitality landscape. A recent roundtable with Agnès Roquefort (Accor's Global CDO, Luxury & Lifestyle) and industry leaders highlights how ESG shapes Accor's development, owner relations, and sustainable solutions. 

Carbon-neutral investments: Discover how owners benefit from increasing real estate value and reducing operational costs. 

Talent the key to success: Sustainability is a long-term commitment requiring active talent engagement. 

The New Quality of Time: Insights Report

From Change To Opportunity. The perception of time is changing. We delve into how the shifting tempo of today’s world is impacting hospitality, and the business opportunities that creates. 

Slowing down: Discover how our accelerated lifestyles lead to a growing need for mindful disconnection and wellness-oriented breaks.  

Blended living: Work and leisure are merged like never before. Discover how hotels are innovating and evolving to support this trend. 

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Rethinking Spa and Wellness Design

Accor's White Paper

Wellness today is a essential driver in the hospitality industry. Exclusive Accor research of 7,500 consumers across six countries reveals that well-being is a priority for 79% of guests.

Discover how we and our world-leading hospitality brands approach wellness design in spas and spaces across our global network.

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Opportunities of Blended Living

Insights From the Inside

According to recent research, blended travel bookings have surged by 72% year-over-year (Skift, 2024), with 50% of guests planning extended stays (Accor, 2024).

Accor identified the growing trend of blended living early and has strategically leveraged it, working alongside our hotel owners to take full advantage of the added business opportunities.

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TAKING ACTION TO PROTECT OUR OCEANS

Novotel’s Positive Impact Plan for Oceans

Discover Novotel’s Ocean Impact Report, “Charting a Bluer Future: First Waves of Impact for Ocean Preservation and Longevity,” in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). 

Protecting ocean health: Learn about Novotel’s actions to help reduce marine pollution and ocean acidification. 
Promoting sustainability: Encouraging responsible food choices, enhancing education, and contributing to scientific research form part of the brand’s Positive Impact Plan. 

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Inside the Experiential Dining Boom

The F&B Report from Accor x Skift

Authentic, sustainable and personalized dining experiences at Accor destinations around the globe are redefining what hospitality means to travelers today.

Insights from the recent report "Inside the Experiential Dining Boom: The Power of Food and Drink in Hospitality" presented by Skift x Accor Group reveal how integrating local culture and traditions into the food and drink experience creates meaningful and memorable connections.

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