The business travel niche was a neglected segment in Mexico and Latin America for many years, but today it is one of the main focuses of attention and interest in the tourism sector. But what is coming? What are the new challenges that business tourism will face? That is why I share five trends that will mark the future of business hotels in Mexico and Latin Malaysia Phone Number List America. Disruptive technology: The service and hospitality will have to evolve according to technological trends and demands. According to research by Dr. James Canton of the Institute for Global Futures [1] “Trends in technology, science, energy and entertainment will greatly change the experience of travelers when staying.” For business hotels, we will soon be talking about of virtual tours of the rooms and spaces in 360º. Collaborative areas for networking and a more powerful bandwidth will have to be a must for the business hotels of the future.
Sustainability: Although many hotels today focus on sustainability and being environmentally friendly, in the future most business hotels will be sustainable. They will stand out for their energy efficiency, use renewable energy, use only safe and 100% biodegradable or recyclable products, use the latest solar and geothermal technology, and have a neutral carbon footprint. Sustainable business hotels will also have a social conscience, through their products and promoting labor inclusion, in order to produce a positive social impact in the community where they operate. The chain seal: According to figures shared in the 2016 Real Estate Business Expo (Exni), of the universe of hotels in Latin America, approximately 30% belong to some type of hotel chain, continuing this growth in the market in the coming years. This trend reveals the preference of travelers to prefer the chain seal. It is increasingly common for independent hoteliers to become a chain hotel through a franchise model to benefit mainly from technology, commercial and brand recognition platforms.
Digital Innovation:The future of business travel is constantly evolving, and digital innovation will play a determining role in new business hotels. From the robotization of the concierge, a digital check-in without having to go through the lobby counter for the key, to the predictive analysis of travelers to determine tastes and behaviors before making your reservation. Currently in advanced markets, the proprietary reservation system for Phone Number List digital platforms in business hotels represents 30 to 40%. It is estimated that this will advance rapidly and the digital medium is the primary one, either through the hotel’s website (BookingDirect), a mobile app or the same OTAs that are in recent years seeing how the chains of Hotels fight to receive digital reservations directly. Bleishure 2.0: The business hotels of the future will not only have to think about traditional business travelers, but about the new trend of Business + Leisure with elements of augmented reality. The Bleishure 2.0 will completely revolutionize the concept of themed hotels, making it easier for the traveler to explore thousands of virtual settings without having to leave the hotel. Do you fancy a trip to Machu Picchu in Peru in the middle of a business meeting? People will be able to do more than stay in a hotel and be limited to local excursions.