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Accor Hotels: The Transition of a Hotel Brand to a Hospitality Platform or “Augmented Hospitality”
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Last modified on April 25, 2018 at 4:10 pm
“Hospitality must evolve towards more flexibility and be able to open the gates to non-travelers for a drink, a yoga course, a fitness room, etc.  In other ways, we are targeting non-travelers by bringing hospitality outside the hotel. Through strategic [...]
Cogito – AI for a Better Human Customer Service Experience
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Posted on April 9, 2018 at 3:29 pm
Cogito uses real-time emotional intelligence software that incorporates AI and machine learning to analyze voice calls and assist call centers to better engage with their customers.
Fundrise – Real Estate investment for everyone?
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Posted on March 26, 2018 at 11:40 am
Fundrise is a private real estate investment platform that allows average individuals with low capital to invest in real estate.
MoviePigs = Netflix + LinkedIn for International Film
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Posted on March 5, 2018 at 12:41 am
MoviePigs: a mashup of Netflix and LinkedIn for international film, will it succeed to fill the vacuum in the international film-making market?
Watch out! Airbnb is near by!
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Posted on February 1, 2018 at 3:14 pm
Airbnb has contributed to a massive change in lodging segments and how consumers perceive travel by creating a new virtual trust between local hosts and visitors, however as it's growth will change the urban fabric of hosting cities. So, will [...]

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On March 28, 2018, Al commented on Fundrise – Real Estate investment for everyone? :

I totally agree, and the criticism on some of these platforms is happening already because of a few unsuccessful deals. However whats helping Fundrise is that its diversified over 30+ deals so they balance the risk if a couple deals went bust, unlike other platforms were investors can put 5K or 10K in direct investment and if the deal default they lost the whole investment. I think its risky either way and they haven’t been exposed to a real test yet and survived a market crash or a rescission.

On February 1, 2018, Alaa commented on Fitbit: From Winner to Loser :

Thanks Pumchanut for sharing, I can see a similar pattern with Go-pro and similar trends that was taken over by mobile phone or bigger competitors, I was surprised that they are competing head to head with Apple and Xiaomi, and I think theirs strategy to expand their business to health solutions and recent acquisitions may maintain that competitive advantage for awhile. I wonder if they could partner with major manufacturers, health insurance companies or fitness clubs, to provide their services on a broader range and not just wearable products.

On February 1, 2018, Alaa commented on Amazon | To Go Or Not To Go :

Great Post! I am trying to figure out the pattern of all the acquisitions by amazon, I feel they are organic focusing on technology consumer products, grocery etc. and now developing their own sports product line. I am not sure how sustainable is it, are they trying to grow organically in different business model to diversify their investment overtime or they are are enforcing their brand. I guess will see how Amazon Go will develop, and if consumers will adapt quickly with such technology and shopping experience.

On February 1, 2018, Alaa commented on Marriott’s Innovations has it Sleeping Soundly (for now) :

Great Post, I think Marriott along with Accor Hotels are the most successful companies so far to compete with short term rental platforms, through new technologies or new brands like Moxy Hotel. However, Personally I believe Major hotel companies have a good shot to survive the disruption wave specially that cities are starting to regulate short term rentals. However, are new technologies and new brand are enough to convince guests that hotel may provide the same experience as local or authentic accommodation?