How Procurement Providers Are Thinking Differently Since in the past they relied on in-person meetings, travel, and events, hospitality procurement firms are now having to think differently. Yet somehow, while communication in many other industries is challenged, FF&E providers are still finding a way. The recent pandemic has sparked new […]
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How Hotel Designers Are Thinking Differently The recent global pandemic has forced a change of routine. Hospitality designers worldwide have had to rethink strategy, develop new ways of execution, and shift direction amid volatile and dynamic conditions. New challenges surface every day for them and their hotel owner clients. Some […]
What’s New in Lighting Hospitality trends and design standards continue to shift in an effort to meet the demands of hotel guests. While away from home, guests are looking for experiences and expect hotels to offer them throughout their stay. Hotel lighting plays a part in this, since the way […]
What You Should Know About FF&E Ship Dates Many hotel renovations and new builds were progressing nicely during the early part of 2020, only to be stopped in their tracks due to the pandemic. As those projects now resume, they’re facing several challenges. A big one is the current status […]
Update: Hotel FF&E Projects Are Moving Forward In March, April, and May, many hotel renovation or construction projects ground to a halt. FF&E vendors stopped producing or slowed significantly. Hotel job sites closed or couldn’t receive shipments. Hoteliers who had been ready to begin their projects or place purchase orders […]
What’s New in Pool and Outdoor When it comes to your hotel’s pool and outdoor furniture, special attention is due to ensure the design fits in with the rest of the property. Colors from the pool area leading to the lobby and guest rooms must flow cohesively and build on […]
What’s New in Hardware Understanding how design affects brand standards can be tricky, especially when it comes to small details. Creating a cohesive atmosphere by matching the various metal finishes in the room to your hardware, is an important nuance. Pieces coming from different manufacturers can possess differing sheens or […]
How New Casegoods Create More Space in a Room Hospitality designers have embraced minimalism, and less is now more. Hoteliers are filling their properties with less furniture that is both functional and aesthetic. This philosophy is a big part of the solution when it comes to accommodating guests who need […]
What’s New in Hospitality Design Part of what makes hospitality design exciting is its dynamic ever-changing landscape. Different fabrics, patterns, textures, and colors gain and then lose popularity. New factors, such as social distancing, touchless guest experiences, and keeping a hotel clean, are now part of the thought process. However, […]
Update: Hospitality Cleaning Protocols The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the need to increase proper cleaning and sanitation in hotel guest rooms and public spaces. Since guests and hotel workers will only feel safe if a property is clean, hotel owners, operators, and brands are doing more than ever to […]