Personalization at Scale in the Travel & Hospitality Sector: Publicis Sapient and Adobe’s Impact

In today’s travel and hospitality landscape, guests expect more than just seamless bookings and comfortable stays—they demand experiences that feel uniquely tailored to their preferences, delivered in real time, and consistent across every touchpoint. Achieving this level of hyper-personalization at scale is a formidable challenge, especially for global brands managing complex technology estates and legacy systems. Publicis Sapient, in partnership with Adobe, is redefining what’s possible for travel and hospitality leaders by leveraging the full power of Adobe Experience Cloud to deliver transformative, data-driven guest experiences.

The Industry Challenge: Real-Time Personalization and Operational Agility

Travel and hospitality organizations face a unique set of challenges:

These challenges are compounded by the need to integrate new digital capabilities with existing systems, manage vast amounts of guest data securely, and orchestrate experiences across multiple channels and geographies.

Publicis Sapient + Adobe: A Proven Formula for Transformation

For over a decade, Publicis Sapient has partnered with Adobe to help travel and hospitality brands unlock the full potential of Adobe Experience Cloud. As a Platinum Solution Partner and seven-time Partner of the Year, Publicis Sapient brings deep expertise in implementing Adobe solutions that fit seamlessly into complex technology ecosystems. This partnership empowers clients to:

Industry-Leading Capabilities and Tools

Publicis Sapient’s approach is underpinned by its SPEED capabilities—Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data & AI. Proprietary assets such as Synapse (for rapid data lineage assessment), CDP Quickstart (for modernizing customer data management), and CORE ID (a robust identity graph) enable clients to:

Success Stories: Transforming Guest Experiences

Marriott International

As one of the world’s largest hospitality brands, Marriott needed to deliver personalized experiences to millions of guests across its global portfolio. By leveraging Adobe Experience Cloud, Publicis Sapient helped Marriott integrate its loyalty program with digital guest journeys, enabling real-time recognition and tailored offers at every touchpoint. The result: increased guest engagement, higher loyalty program participation, and a more seamless brand experience across channels.

Carnival Cruise Lines

For Carnival, the challenge was to orchestrate personalized communications and offers before, during, and after each voyage. Publicis Sapient implemented Adobe-powered solutions to unify guest data, automate marketing workflows, and deliver timely, relevant content. This transformation empowered Carnival to anticipate guest needs, drive onboard revenue, and foster lasting relationships with travelers.

Heathrow Airport

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Heathrow needed to rapidly transform its digital passenger experience. Publicis Sapient deployed a new customer web platform built on Adobe Experience Cloud, streamlining communications and providing real-time updates to travelers. The platform’s flexibility allowed Heathrow to adapt quickly to changing regulations and passenger needs, reinforcing its reputation for operational excellence and customer care.

Why Publicis Sapient?

Publicis Sapient is consistently recognized by industry analysts for its innovation, creativity, and ability to deliver end-to-end transformation. Clients commend the firm for its:

The Future: Data-Driven, AI-Enabled Hospitality

As the travel and hospitality sector continues to evolve, the next frontier is AI-enabled personalization—anticipating guest needs, automating content creation, and optimizing every interaction in real time. Publicis Sapient’s investments in generative AI, data modernization, and cloud-native platforms position its clients to lead in this new era of guest experience.

For travel and hospitality executives seeking a digital transformation partner, Publicis Sapient and Adobe offer a proven path to delivering hyper-personalized, scalable, and resilient guest experiences—turning every journey into a competitive advantage.