Redefining the hotel experience: How IHG is evolving where we stay

About this episode

The episode explores how IHG is evolving the hotel experience for business travelers.

Send us a text message! Hotels aren’t just places to sleep anymore - they’re becoming ecosystems designed to support how we work, connect, and travel. On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with IHG's Mel Bell to explore how the hotel landscape is evolving for business traveler today. From the role of technology and AI to the growing influence of younger travelers on amenities like communal workspaces, Mel shares how hotel brands are adapting to meet shifting expectations. She also offers p...

People in this episode

Hosts: Chad, Miriam

Guest: Mel Bell

Topics covered

• hotel experience
• business travel
• technology
• AI
• younger travelers
• communal workspaces

Keywords

• hotel
• business travel
• technology
• AI
• communal workspaces
• IHG
• younger travelers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IHG

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