The rate of technological change in the hospitality industry has been extraordinary. Growth in the number of mobile users, digital intermediaries and the emergence of disruptive hospitality models such as Airbnb have transformed the market and created the need for a digital revolution. In particular, changes in consumer behaviour and online renditions of traditional distribution platforms are pivotal to transformations in the future of hospitality.

CIOs see their key focus this year as driving business innovation and digital transformation. The travel sector in particular, needs to embed digital transformation at the heart of its strategy - with companies such as Airbnb, Uber and Google leveraging data to disrupt this industry.

On June 23, British citizens will be faced with a major question in polling booths up and down the UK – ‘should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?’

I spoke about the future of social media at yesterday’s travel trade event, Experience Latin America (June 6 at CCT Venues Plus, Canary Wharf) and thought I’d highlight what was discussed for those who were unable to attend the event.