Unlock a world of fun with GCSTIMES wooden key cards for kids!
Wooden key cards are not your average swipe‑and‑go—think of them as tiny treasure maps just inviting your little guests to dive in!
Design & Architecture
Getting Your Outdoor Spaces Summer-Ready
Ah, summer! What a wonderful time of year. The sun is warm, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and people are getting away to spend time with family and friends. There always seems to be a lot of activity and energy surrounding summer, no matter what is said about the “lazy days of summer.”
By James Kuester, Interior and Experience Design Consultant, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
Two-in-One Marvel: Key by Day, Tag by Flight!
Yesterday, we unleashed our pet-perfect wooden DND door hangers. Today, we're letting another cat out of the bag! (Or should we say, another design out of the carry-on?) Introducing our latest creation for the most discerning (and pet-loving) hotels: the key card that refuses to be just a key card.
NFC‑enabled music key cards
Unlock a new dimension of guest engagement with our MUSIC KEY CARDS, crafted for the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Meticulously fashioned from sustainably sourced wood or innovative plant‑based leather, these NFC‑enabled cards transform a simple key card into an interactive musical journey. With a single tap, your guests can dive into a curated playlist experience—seamlessly opening Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and more—right from their smartphones.
Pet-inspired key cards, paired with card holders
The bond between pets and their people is special, and your hotel can celebrate that every day. Delight your guests with our pet-inspired key cards, paired with card holders. Made from renewable plant materials and are fully biodegradable and compostable.
Experiential Capital Group Taps Staffolio Virtual Assistants to Scale The Neighborhood Hotel Experience
Experiential Capital Group, owner and operator of The Neighborhood Hotel, has partnered with Chicago-based Staffolio to enhance its customer service and operations through the strategic use of Virtual Assistants (VAs). The initiative is part of a broader effort to scale efficiently while maintaining the brand’s signature high-touch guest experience across its four locations in Chicago and Southwest Michigan.
The 13th Annual Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference Returns to Los Angeles, July 17th — Now with Over 13,000 Global Network Members and the Launch of the New TIEWN Website
The 2025 Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference, hosted by the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN) and powered by BLLA, is back for its most powerful gathering yet on Wednesday, July 17th in the beautiful Westlake Village suburb of Los Angeles. This year’s event brings together the most dynamic women from around the world working in travel, tourism, hospitality, investment, wellness, and lifestyle — and will mark the official launch of the brand-new TIEWN website, a central hub for this growing movement which is one of the first formal global networks in our industry, founded in 2008.
“1925-2025 : 100 Years of Art Deco” at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Starting from the origin of a style and capturing its contemporary resonance… The exhibition 1925 – 2025: A Century of Art Deco reveals the current relevance of the alliance between the virtuosity of the decorative arts and technical audacity – two masterful expressions of French excellence.
K9 Desktop Laser Engraver Delivering Crisp, Detailed Engraving on Wooden Key Cards
Are you looking for an entry-level laser engraver for beginners? Do you want to send personalized gifts as a lasting memory to your guests for birthdays, Oktoberfest, Easter, Christmas, and other events? Here it is - GCSTIMES K9 desktop laser engraver.
Hotel slippers with anti-slip performance
Every detail in your guest's journey should whisper luxury and thoughtful care. But are your in-room slippers saying enough?
Let's Say "Hello World"!
Every time we attend an international exhibition — whether in Europe, the Middle East, or just last week in America—we bring along something special: our customized wooden fridge magnets that double as key cards!
Blink Design Group is Going Places: Inspiring Our People Through Innovative Travel Grants and Talent Swaps
BLINK Design Group, known for its industry-leading philosophy of placemaking and deep dives into destinations, has put its money where its mouth is with innovative opportunities to develop talent, embrace new cultures and celebrate a legacy.
Sleek-finish coasters
Want a coaster that catches the light like cool marble but warms to the touch like aged leather? That’s our sleek-finish coasters, made from USDA-certified plant-based leather, elevated with embossed patterns. Each piece feels textured yet refined.
The Neighborhood Hotel Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Serving Rush Hospital and Illinois Medical District
The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy proudly marks one year of serving the healthcare professionals, patients, and families connected to Rush University Medical Center and the broader Illinois Medical District. Located on Taylor Street in Chicago’s historic Little Italy neighborhood, the boutique hotel has quickly become a preferred lodging option for traveling doctors, nurses, medical students, and those visiting loved ones undergoing care.
Sofitel reinvents the hotel uniform and unveils an exclusive collaboration with the French designer Cordelia de Castellane
This new collection, embodying the highest standards of French savoir-faire, will be rolled out across Sofitel hotels throughout 2026. Comprising 45 pieces, the Vestiaire has been thoughtfully designed to suit all professions and destinations, while expressing an elegant, fluid, and boldly contemporary style — a reflection of the renaissance of Accor’s most quintessentially French luxury brand.
Hospitality Meets Real Estate: The Future of Working
In 2005, as part of the founding team of citizenM, I watched the concept of social lobbies come alive. Communal spaces where people felt connected, serviced, and productive. It was the first time I saw hospitality’s transformative power to embed itself into the fabric of the local neighbourhood.
By David Turnbull, Hospitality Entrepreneur , Founding Partner, ATworld
Novotel and Paris Saint-Germain Unveil Blaise Matuidi’s Legendary Room in Miami
Novotel, in collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is delighted to unveil the Legendary Room celebrating Blaise Matuidi at Novotel Miami Brickell. As part of the global Novotel Legendary Rooms initiative, this immersive and bespoke hotel room brings to life the legacy of one of PSG’s most iconic players, offering guests a unique blend of storytelling, design, and hospitality.
Nehmer and HVS Design Release 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide
Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc. (Nehmer) and HVS Design, leading architecture, interior design, and project management firms specializing in the hospitality industry, are proud to announce the release of the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive listing of construction and FF&E costs for hotel renovations.Now in its 17th year, the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers, including Economy, Extended Stay, Midscale, Upscale, Upper Upscale, and Luxury. Within each tier, costs are separated into the categories of Guestrooms, Guest Bathrooms, Guestroom Corridors, Public Spaces, Food & Beverage Outlets, Function Spaces, Guest Amenities, Infrastructure, and Common Additives.The following firms contributed unit cost data to the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide: Benjamin West, Ironstar Construction Inc., POK Construction, Reliance Construction Company, and Zerr Enterprises.The Hotel Cost Estimating Guide is available as a complimentary download at hotelcostestimatingguide.com.
Tru by Hilton Introduces Meaningful Prototype Changes, Expands Global Reach with Over 300 Open Hotels
Tru by Hilton, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) game-changing midscale brand, is unveiling a refreshed prototype—featuring purposeful updates designed to enhance comfort, flexibility and the overall guest experience.
Influence Society Publishes Q2 Edition of Societies Quarterly for Visionary Hoteliers
Influence Society, a creative agency serving leading hospitality brands, has released the second edition of its curated trend guide, Societies Quarterly. Designed for hoteliers, marketers, and tastemakers, the Q2 2025 issue explores the most compelling intersections of design, AI, culture, and technology influencing the hospitality landscape. With contributions ranging from generative AI’s role in emotional branding to the evolution of design-led hotel spaces, the 31-page publication offers forward-looking inspiration for brands seeking to stay culturally relevant and creatively distinctive.