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The Psychology behind Hospitality: How to Make Your Accommodation Universally Appealing

In this day and age, the typical traveller could really be anyone. Long gone are the days when travelling and hotels were mainly reserved for the wealthy or the business-savvy. With value increasingly being shifted from possessions to experiences and people making use of our connected world, frequent travelling is the norm for many, even amidst modern-day fears. The range of the types of visitors in hotels is wider now than ever, as are the types of accommodations and the services they provide. Needless to say, the hospitality game has taken it up a notch, with competition swarming and demanding new strategies as paradigms shift. This is a time when understanding even the tiniest hints of how the modern population generally responds to hospitable behaviours and commodities could determine the fate of your business.

Lena Hemsworth
By Lena Hemsworth, Freelance Writer, Media Gurus
Opinion Article

Hotel Painting Project: Principal Considerations

In the booming hospitality industry around the world, there can be no letting up, and there can be no day off if you are to surpass the competition and offer a superior service to your guests that make them want to come back and bring their friends along. Running a hotel is a 24/7 venture, yet sometimes certain challenges will present themselves that need to be addressed promptly rather than ignored if the business is to continue its steady climb to success.

Lillian Connors
By Lillian Connors, Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, Bizzmark
Opinion Article

Top renovation ideas that will help your hotel stand out and increase revenue

If you really want to make your hotels stand out you need to invest in a few cost-efficient renovations because let's face it, your reputation depends on following trends and doing better than your competition. Here are top renovation ideas that will make your guest have a memorable experience staying at your hotel and that will help increase your revenue.

Nina Simons
By Nina Simons, Lifestyle blogger and interior designer, Nina Simons
Opinion Article

Design Solutions for a Truly Inviting Hotel Entrance | Lillian Connors

In the hotel industry, first impressions really count, and making your entrance attractive and inviting will surely grab your guests' interest. Hotel entrances are the first defining point for your guests' experience. In just a few seconds, they will soak in the atmosphere and decide whether they like it or not. The goal is to create a high impact entrance that will give your customers a hint of what they can expect once they enter the establishment.

Lillian Connors
By Lillian Connors, Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, Bizzmark
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Using Outdoor Elements to Improve Hotel Design

When it comes to businesses, there aren't many that rely as heavily on first impressions as hotels do. The Wow Effect that your hotel can have on a first-time guest is something that can last a while and can certainly play a huge role when the said guest is deciding whether to return to your hotel or not. The biggest part of the first impression in the hotel business is in the exterior of a hotel, as that's the first thing that your guests are going to see when they arrive. Improving your exterior with various outdoor elements can mean a lot when it comes to the level of your hotel design, which is why this article will focus on how to do it.

Victoria Lim
By Victoria Lim, Freelance Lifestyle Writer, Media Gurus
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10 Breathtaking Rooftop Terrace Ideas for Your Hotel

When looking to escape an everyday hassle, people seek for destinations that will somewhat shelter them from the ever-present stress they are exposed to. And at times, it is not so much about the adventure that awaits them at a new location, nor the luxury of the hotel room itself; it's the view from the balcony which allows them to enjoy the moments of serenity. How do you create such an unspoiled atmosphere?

Lena Hemsworth
By Lena Hemsworth, Freelance Writer, Media Gurus
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Designing a Truly Impressive Hotel Lobby

In the last couple of decades, hotel lobbies have become a centrepiece of guests' experience. In a matter of seconds, the guests soak in the atmosphere and make up their minds whether they like it or not. Therefore, making a fantastic first impression really counts.

Lillian Connors
By Lillian Connors, Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, Bizzmark
Opinion Article

How to Design a Boutique Hotel

The two main features of boutique hotels are luxury and individuality. These are achieved through style, practicality and attention to detail. The style needs to tell the story of the hotel or its owner, and make it one of a kind. Everyone designing a boutique hotel should take the following six advices into account.

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By Lillian Connors, Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, Bizzmark
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From Civil Engineering to Elysium Boutique Hotel - an Interview with Alexandros Kapetanakis

The most exciting thing about being a hospitality reporter is meeting interesting people with fascinating stories. Hospitality pros are formed in all walks of life. A former professor becomes a night clerk, a movie star becomes a partner in a large luxury hotel chain, and a civil engineer decides to build a hotel. The latest caught my attention on Crete, because, as Alexandros Kapetanakis told me, he decided to design and build a hotel to offer tourists and travelers the "opportunity to visit and enjoy this blessed land, while benefiting from extraordinary services and comfort in a space envisioned to meet their most stringent demands."

By Mihaela Lica Butler, Reporter, Hospitality Net