Within the complicated situation that the hotel sector is experiencing in Spain due to the pandemic, hotels in the luxury sector have seen in the day client, the one that does not stay overnight, an alternative to cushion the fall in their turnover due to the absence of tourists. According to an analysis carried out by Hotelbreak, these establishments have increased by 35% in this way.
During his speech at a series of conferences organized by the Círculo de Empresarios de Galicia, Luca Carlucci, CEO of Bizaway has pointed out some signs that invite optimism. The safety of business travelers, the importance of vaccination, flexibility and the opportunities offered by smart working are the key points he points out for this new post-covid era.
The technological advances experienced in recent years have brought about a radical change in all aspects of our lives. The purchasing departments of companies around the world are no strangers to these advances that have begun to be incorporated to optimize corporate processes. Artificial intelligence, process automation or experiences similar to e-commerce will be determining factors in the transformation of the Procurement area.
Among the sectors most negatively affected by the covid-19 pandemic is the air transport industry, which is showing truly horrifying figures. Sharp drops in passenger numbers, countless missing air connections and, in general, an unbearable situation for a large number of airline operators and other important players in the value chain of the tourism sector. Despite all this, private aviation has been able to keep its head above water.
More than 100 professionals from around the world have recently participated in the international Interihotel fair, which this year has been held in a digital format. The event, an international benchmark in southern Europe, connects people and brands that define the interior design of hotels. In this latest edition, technology has become one of the main protagonists, with the automation of rooms as one of the big bets of the sector towards smart hotels.
The current pandemic context has led to major movements in the labor ecosystem. After a tough period of ERTEs, cutbacks and staff reductions, companies also need new profiles to adapt to the new normality, which translates into new job opportunities and offers, although still very scarce.