What You Need To Know About Chinese New Year and COVID Shipping Delays Each fall, our vendors who manufacture FF&E products in China warn us to get our purchase orders in early if we want to receive products before Chinese New Year. Because of COVID, we need to think about […]
FF&E, Procurement
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How Color Trends Impact Hotel Design Color plays an essential role in design and in our lives. Within a hotel, a color scheme can set the mood of a space and influence how guests feel there – whether it be calm and relaxed, focused and energetic, or otherwise. When starting […]
Changes Afoot: Hotel Flooring Design Trends The latest flooring trends are quickly making their way through the industry. People are traveling again and staying in hotels, with a new set of expectations influenced by the pandemic. Shifts in guest preferences are making flooring more practical, warm, and designed for comfort […]
Challenges Hotel Owners Face When Renovating A Hotel Hoteliers face several challenges when it comes time to renovate a property and refresh the hotel’s furnishings. Although some challenges may seem more obvious and easier to sidestep before a project begins, others can fly under the radar until it’s too late. […]
A hotel construction or renovation project can become a major headache when things go awry. But by taking a few proactive steps and partnering with the right FF&E provider, your project will run more smoothly so you can enjoy your completed hotel and the journey it took to get there. […]
Tips for Drama-Free Hotel FF&E: Pricing & Product Undertaking a hotel construction or renovation project can naturally have its fair share of drama with all of the moving parts. However, much of the pain and disappointment within the FF&E procurement process is avoidable. With a focus on pricing and product, […]
Sourcing FF&E: Domestic vs. Imported – What You Need To Know Depending on the hotel brand or type, hoteliers often have a choice as to which manufacturers they want to produce their furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The large majority of hotel furnishings are build-to-order, not finished SKUs sitting on a […]
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 […]
The Hotel Owner’s Guide to Linens & Terry When it comes to comfort, touch is one of the most influential senses. Linens and terry see more physical interaction from guests than almost any other guestroom item, so getting the texture and softness just right is paramount to providing a relaxing […]