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Why Sound Strategy Will Define Experiential Hospitality

I’ve watched hotel brands evolve quickly over the last few years. No longer are hospitality business professionals just hoteliers, but they must also now be experience architects. As experiential tourism continues to grow, hotels are investing in hi...

Ola Sars
Ola Sars
CEO, Soundtrack Technologies
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by Ola Sars
10 December 2025Soundtrack TechnologiesDesign and Architecture
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Reimagining Space: How Hotels Are Turning Underutilized Areas Into Revenue, Relevance, and Guest Value

Over the past several years, H&LA has seen increased interest from hotel owners, operators, and developers seeking ways to maximize the value of underutilized areas within their properties. As competition intensifies and guest expectations evolve, h...

Anthony DiPonio
Anthony DiPonio
CHIA, Associate at Hotel & Leisure Advisors
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by Anthony DiPonio
14 November 2025Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA)Design and Architecture
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Where Are We Headed with Colors in 2026?

Let me tell you what happened with Pantone’s Mocha Mousse last year. Design blogs lost their minds. Every magazine cover screamed about this “revolutionary” milk chocolate shade. And you know how many of my boutique lodging clients actually used it?...

James Kuester
James Kuester
Interior and Experience Design Consultant at Cayuga
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by James Kuester
13 November 2025Cayuga Hospitality ConsultantsDesign and Architecture
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The Feel-Good Effect: Designing Landscapes that Heal Habitually
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The Feel-Good Effect: Designing Landscapes that Heal Habitually

The global wellness industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. According to Global Wellness Institute, the industry was valued at approximately $6.3 trillion by 2023, accounting for about 6% of the global GDP. This is projected to r...

Toby Kyle
Toby Kyle
Studio Director of Landscape, WATG
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by Toby Kyle
10 October 2025WATGDesign and Architecture
The Feel-Good Effect: Designing Landscapes that Heal Habitually
Your Lobby Isn’t Worth Posting
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Your Lobby Isn’t Worth Posting

In a world dominated by social media, the value of a hotel is increasingly measured by how shareable its experiences are. Guests aren’t justthey want moments worth posting. For years, “Instagrammable” aesthetics were enough. Now, younger generations...

Carly Pews
Carly Pews
Media Strategist and Writer, Something New Creative Inc.
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by Carly Pews
6 October 2025Something New Creative Inc.Design and Architecture
Your Lobby Isn’t Worth Posting
Hawaiian Ultraluxury Rebirth with Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
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Hawaiian Ultraluxury Rebirth with Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

There’s no better word to describe Kona Village – nestled in Kahuwai Bay along the western coast of the island of Hawaii – than as a paradise. Considered a sacred spot by the first Polynesian settlers who have called it home in centuries-old village...

Adam Mogelonsky
Adam Mogelonsky
Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd.
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by Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
29 September 2025Hotel Mogel Consulting LimitedDesign and Architecture
Hawaiian Ultraluxury Rebirth with Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
What Makes Smart Controls the Secret to Memorable Hotel Experiences?
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What Makes Smart Controls the Secret to Memorable Hotel Experiences?

In the competitive landscape of modern hospitality, hotels are not merely selling a place to sleep; they are selling an experience, a memory, a story. For decades, hotel design has relied on static elements—décor, furniture, art—to set a scene. But ...

Fabio Zaniboni
Fabio Zaniboni
Founder and CEO, BubblyNet
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by Fabio Zaniboni
19 September 2025BubblyNetDesign and Architecture
What Makes Smart Controls the Secret to Memorable Hotel Experiences?
Design Dollars Decoded: an Interior Designer’s Guide to Strategic Spending
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Design Dollars Decoded: an Interior Designer’s Guide to Strategic Spending

I recently met with a hotel owner whose enthusiasm for the design of his upcoming hotel renovation was infectious. Think high-end finishes, custom furniture, and curated moments at every turn. Then came the budget: firm, finite, and far from matchin...

Beth Temple
Beth Temple
Associate Design Director at Baskervill
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by Beth Temple
19 September 2025BaskervillDesign and Architecture
Design Dollars Decoded: an Interior Designer’s Guide to Strategic Spending