Transformative Hotels of the Future

By:   Ksenia Kirillova, Henri Kuokkanen (Institut Paul Bocuse, FRANCE), Xinran Lehto
Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
Weight:   470g
ISBN:   9781032853772
ISBN 10:   1032853778
Series:   Routledge Hospitality Innovation Research Series
Pages:   158
Publication Date:   02 June 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ksenia Kirillova is an Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing and Vice-Head for research at Institut Lyfe (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse) in France. Ksenia is the author of over 50 publications in leading tourism and hospitality academic journals in the domains of consumer experiences, with the special focus on transformative intra-personal changes. Prior to the academic career, Ksenia enjoyed nine years in the high-end food and beverage sector. Henri Kuokkanen is an Associate Professor at Institut Lyfe (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse), France, with expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethical consumption experience, and revenue management. His industry background includes treasury and business control management in the global telecoms industry; he has also been a partner in a consulting business focused on transforming CSR into a strategic tool to instigate stakeholder benefits. Xinran Lehto is a Professor in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) at Purdue University, USA. Dr Lehto’s areas of expertise lie in experience design, management, and marketing in tourism and hospitality. Her research focuses on delivering optimal experiences and services that enhance consumer well-being. Dr Lehto views the well-being of travelers and communities as the foundation for all tourism marketing and planning strategies. She considers the design of wellness-centered tourism as both a social responsibility and a strategic advantage for destinations and hospitality businesses.