Boost your network around the world and create new professional opportunities: the latest development of the AccorHotels mobile application is aimed directly at business travellers. The hotel group has entered into a partnership with LinkedIn, the world's largest online professional network, to add the Business Check powered by LinkedIn functionality to the app offered by the group. Available on mobile and tablet devices and accessible in the app's 18 languages, this feature enables travellers to identify their contacts in the cities where they are travelling, while suggesting relevant profiles to connect with.
"A world first in the hotel industry, this partnership between AccorHotels and LinkedIn enhances the services we offer via our mobile application used by 60% business customers before, during and after their stay," says Romain Roulleau, AccorHotels e-commerce and digital services director. We all enjoy making the most of our business trips," says Joshua Graff, VP LinkedIn Marketing Solutions for EMEA. This feature will make it easier to connect with customers, prospects, suppliers and colleagues".
Thanks to this partnership, the 26 million business travellers registered on LinkedIn will be able to be better informed and more productive while on the move. Travellers who have booked a stay at an Accor hotel can connect to their LinkedIn account and share their next destination with their network in just one click. In addition, they can review their LinkedIn contacts who live in the city where they will be staying and contact them directly with a pre-written in-mail, or via a personalised e-mail. Finally, to help them develop their network, Business check powered by LinkedIn also sends them a list of relevant profiles living in the chosen destination.
