Tips for Designing & Furnishing Dual-Branded Hotels The concept of a dual-branded hotel originated in the early- to mid-2000s. This hybrid approach allows a developer to combine two different hotel brands that appeal to two distinct guest audiences. Each brand maintains its separate identity in guestrooms and corridors, while both […]
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Lodging Conference 2023 Recap The Lodging Conference in Phoenix is the world’s largest hospitality industry conference. Hotel owners and operators, representatives from hotel brands, architects, design firms, procurement firms, finance companies, GCs, FF&E manufacturers, and various other hospitality stakeholders and providers were all part of this year’s group of 2750 […]
How an Interior Designer Selects Hotel Casegoods Casegood selection is integral to your hotel’s overall design. Depending on its complexity and the expectations of your hotel brand, an interior designer will make informed decisions on casegoods tailored to the design concept and narrative for the project as a whole. In […]
Lunar New Year 2024 & Its Impact on Hotel FF&E Chinese New Year (CNY), also known as Lunar New Year (LNY), is an annual 15-day celebration in China and Chinese communities worldwide. According to Western calendars, each year it begins sometime between January 21st and February 20th. But its official […]
Hotel Artwork Trends & Tips Artwork enhances the experience and ambiance of your hotel and reflects a location’s society, culture, and offerings. It plays an essential role in forming your hotel’s identity, allowing the guests to interact with the space and experience the mood. Placing curated art within a hotel […]
Why Discussing Your Hotel FF&E Project Budget Is a Good Idea Your project budget is a significant factor when planning a new hotel construction or renovation. It shapes the decision-making process from the start and can be catastrophic if not considered at each step. Discussing your hotel project budget with […]
Is the Hotel FF&E Supply Chain Back to Normal? The hotel FF&E supply chain saw its share of challenges as a result of the pandemic. Hotel projects became more difficult to plan and execute, thanks to the disruptions in manufacturing and transportation of product. Delays and costs seemed to spiral […]
Why You Need a Designer for Your Hotel’s Prototype Room Scheme The creation of a prototype guestroom scheme often is the result of a collaborative process involving multiple hospitality designers, both inside and outside of a hotel brand’s own corporate design team. In most cases, the room scheme clearly indicates […]
Got a PIP from Your Hotel Brand? Here’s What to Do Next A PIP, or Property Improvement Plan, is a document from a hotel franchisor that details the refurbishments needed to help your property maintain brand standards. A PIP usually originates when a member of a brand’s quality team reviews […]
Hotel Lighting Tips & Trends No matter the style or design of your hotel, there’s always an intention for how you want your guests to feel when they visit. Lighting isn’t simply for functionality; it plays a crucial role in creating your desired atmosphere, amplifying the beauty of your space, […]