Dynamic Design: Creating Custom Spaces for Guests to Work and Play from Anywhere
In the dynamic world of hospitality, designing hotels that cater to the diverse needs of guests is an ongoing challenge.
By Lori Horvath, Managing Director, JLL
Opinion Articles
Crafting Authentic and Multi-Functional Hotel Lobbies: a Holistic Approach
Hotel lobbies have undergone a remarkable transformation, transcending their traditional role as guest check-in spaces.
By Carla Niemann, Senior Vice President of Design & Architecture, Premier
Design Hotel Hybrid Work Environments for Evolving Guest Needs
As if the hotel industry weren't disrupted enough in the last decades, new approaches to hotel co-working are shifting the way many operators design and program their properties.
By Claudia Abt, Chief Design Officer, citizenM, Another Star
Connecting Travelers and Local Communities Through Hotel Design
The travel industry has seen a sharp increase in bookings both abroad and domestically. With more travelers planning trips, jet setters are looking less for "touristy" experiences and more for authentic stays that focus on the local culture.
By Casey Scalf, Director, The Society
Using Thoughtful Design to Attract Today's Work-From-Anywhere Traveler
I'm writing this from my office at the Alohilani Resort, across the street from Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu.
By Paul McElroy, Executive Vice President, Highgate, Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Society's values: Decoding the impact of pop culture on Hospitality
The intersection of hospitality and popular culture is a dynamic space where societal values, norms, and human interactions are vividly depicted and often critiqued. From television series to classic films, pop culture has consistently provided a mirror through which we can examine our own behaviors and beliefs. In this article, we'll explore how hospitality in pop culture serves as a reflection of society's ever-evolving ethos.
By Natacha Reymond, Sustainability Initiatives Coordinator, EHL
Lodging Space Utilization: Trends and Innovations
What makes a great hotel space? The hotel industry is changing the way properties operate and serve their guests. From renewable energy to new hotel designs, alternative lodging, and everything in between, hotels are adapting to meet the changing needs and preferences of travelers.
By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
Work From Hotel: How Hotel Design is Adapting to Accommodate the New Guest
During the pandemic, working from home became a way of life that grew out of necessity. After COVID subsided, people were hungry to travel again after being trapped at home. They realized that working from home did not mean one has to be at home or in the office to work. Technological advancements allow the office to travel where the laptop goes. Enter bleisure travel.
By Scott P. Rosenberg, President of Nehmer and Principal with HVS Design, Nehmer and HVS Design
New Metrics in Hotel Public Area Design
In retrospect the pandemic did not impact materiality and capacity planning in a way that many thought it would in hotel public area design.
By Paul Boldy, Managing Partner, RLA Global
Re-Imagining Retail - Approaching Mixed-Use Design through a Hospitality Lens
In conversations around the future of brick-and-mortar retail in the United States, claims have been made about the rise of e-commerce (especially mobile e-commerce) bringing about the supposed downfall of the shopping mall. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the retail industry as people opted for online ordering from home rather than visiting an enclosed mall, for health and safety reasons and the convenience of one-click ordering. According to World Economic Forum, department store sales in the first quarter of 2020 and those from other "non-essential" retailers declined by 25%, and in the second quarter, the decline was up to 75%.
By Miguel Campo Rodriguez, Vice President - Senior Designer, SB Architects, 10SB (previously SB Architects)
How good acoustic design can enhance guest experience and comfort
There is a growing interest in acoustic design, the process of considering and carefully curating the acoustics of rooms and buildings within architectural or design plans. Nowhere is this concept more important than in a hospitality setting for hotel guests and those socializing or holding meetings in hospitality establishments. We've all experienced the frustration of struggling to hear someone who is less than a meter away due to poor acoustics. Hospitality businesses are beginning to recognize that superior acoustics can be a powerful differentiator.
By Médéric Oberson, EHL Alumnus - 2021, EHL
Like Home but Better: What Today’s Luxury Travelers are Looking for
Ultra-luxury travel is no longer a hobby exclusive to the baby boomer generation of retirees. Today’s affluent shoppers and hotel guests look different than 10-20 years ago. With the rise in social media and influencer culture, travel is now something younger generations are taking advantage of. What was once dominated by the 55+ community is now an audience spanning generations, values, incomes, and expectations of the luxury market.
Starting Small and the Outdoor Hospitality Approach
In the independent and boutique hospitality industry, entrepreneurs and professionals are increasingly recognizing the value of innovative design and outdoor experiences. This article delves into insights from industry experts who gathered at a recent BLLA conference, The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA, to discuss the significance of starting small, embracing outdoor hospitality, and crafting extraordinary travel encounters.
By Ariela Goharik Kiradjian, Partner & COO, BLLA
Identity ideal: Why your hotel concept should appeal to all senses
People judge a book by its cover as they judge a hotel by its look and feel. If you are developing a new concept for your hotel, think about all its graphic, verbal and sensorial aspects.
By Youri Sawerschel, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Creative Supply
A New Wave of Hoteliers
With five generations in the workplace, industries are rapidly changing - from the ways employees communicate to younger employees stepping into executive roles. Hospitality is just one of the many industries ushering in a new wave of leadership and undergoing structural changes, as well as, overall transitions in recent years. The older generation of leaders are stepping away from executive level positions and welcoming in a new group of executives that are transforming the industry and becoming the leaders that they used to look up to.
By Kirk Pederson, COO, PM Hotel Group
The (Last?) Resort: Has The Destination Had Its Day In The Sun?
How can resorts reach a wider audience? Is an ‘authentic resort’ an oxymoron? And is there potential for an entirely new model? FRAME’s editor at large Tracey Ingram and Creative Supply’s Youri Sawerschel examine whether resorts are ready for a revolution.
By Tracey Ingram and Youri Sawerschel
The secret to creating a winning hospitality concept
As a hotelier, restaurant owner, or hotel group executive, you may be involved in the launch, opening or reopening of one or several properties. Along the way, you’re making important investment decisions for projects that will open several years down the line. This leads to many questions:
By Youri Sawerschel, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Creative Supply
The Traveler Trends Leading Hotel Design into 2023
From adventure and romance to business and family travel, the ever-changing habits, preferences, and expectations of vacationers continue to revolutionize the hospitality community. As a result, travelers are pushing well beyond their comfort zones – seeking out unique encounters that ignite the senses, promote adventure, and provide opportunities for families to create memories.
By Derek Gagne, Principal and Landscape Architect, EDSA
Boutique Hotel Association (BLLA) Addresses the Importance of Keeping Boutique Hotel Properties as Independent Hotels
With the recent announcement of Hyatt purchasing Dream Hotels, this is the exact moment to reflect on big chains buying out smaller boutique brands. It may be a good move for the owner of the Dream brand, who has spent many years building up the brand value while keeping ownership of the assets at bay [as each property is owned by others, with just a few exceptions]. Hyatt is also gaining a lifestyle group of properties to add to its portfolio. While this may be a good move for both, independent hotels and small brands are most likely to reject offers to join a larger group if they are already successful in their markets.
By Frances Kiradjian, Founder/CEO, BLLA
Creative Placemaking Principles to Differentiate Your Hotel
The hospitality industry has faced countless obstacles in recent years. After navigating the catastrophic impacts of COVID-19, both customer demand and hospitality revenues are finally projected to reach pre-pandemic levels. This trend toward new growth, coupled with changing customer expectations, presents new opportunities to transform the hotel experience.
By Martha McGee, CEO and Co-Founder, NINE dot ARTS