Summary: As the place where first impressions are codified by guests, the lobby experience must be strong. Thinking broader, a great lobby also contributes to a hotel’s overall reason to visit which in turn supports occupancies and higher nightly rates. Moreover, a vibrant lobby is a space where visitors will want to linger, resulting in greater food and beverage sales.
COVID 19's impact on the latest spa and wellness trends is undeniable.
Having managed the model room process for hotel projects for over two decades, imagine my appreciation for a whole show dedicated to the process! During the first episode of Magnolia Network’s newest show, Fixer Upper – The Hotel, interior design icons Joanna and Chip Gaines are impressed and thrilled with the idea of building model rooms before starting major construction on their new hotel. The episode perfectly exemplifies why and how model rooms benefit hotel projects.
More than just another farm in the Lausanne area, the EHL “Ferme” has a history all its own. Let’s take a closer look at its past and discover together the history of architecture and the hidden treasures in our archives!
In the dynamic world of hospitality, designing hotels that cater to the diverse needs of guests is an ongoing challenge.
Hotel lobbies have undergone a remarkable transformation, transcending their traditional role as guest check-in spaces.
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.
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.
I'm writing this from my office at the Alohilani Resort, across the street from Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu.
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.
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.
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.
In retrospect the pandemic did not impact materiality and capacity planning in a way that many thought it would in hotel public area design.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.