Jude Bolger has been involved in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and has held roles in an operational, consulting and development context. In Europe, Jude gained his consulting experience with TRI Hospitality Consulting (CBRE) in London where he worked on a large variety of hospitality development projects internationally. He subsequently joined Choice Hotels Europe as their Development Manager and was involved on the roll out of select-service brands in the UK. In Australia, Jude and has held roles with DWS Hospitality Specialists and JLL. Jude co-founded Nuvho & Herobe in 2017, blending commercial hotel services with automation across the sales, marketing and revenue management funcions. Jude holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Property Studies, Master of Business Studies in Planning and Strategic Management and Bachelor of Business Studies in Tourism and Hospitality Management. He is a member of SKAL and the Australian Property Institute.
From self-check-in to smart rooms, digital tools are everywhere! Yet, some worry they take away from hospitality’s soul. This panel debates where digital convenience adds value and where it doesn’t.