
In this Briefing Minisode, hospitality leader Emmanuelle La Valliant shares a grounded, global perspective on how AI and Gen Z expectations are reshaping hotels across Europe and beyond. Drawing from her work with boutique and lifestyle properties in Paris, Emmanuelle explores why speed, transparency, sustainability, and experience-driven design now define relevance in hospitality.
The conversation also touches on architectural heritage, cultural respect, and why curiosity and passion remain the most valuable career assets in a rapidly evolving industry.