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Five Trends Shaping the Hospitality Landscape in 2024
WATG | September 22, 2023
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve nestled in Jiuzhaigou, China, was the host venue for a high jewellery exhibition curated for high-net-worth travellers. Photo Courtesy of Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Singapore, 22 September 2023 – WATG, the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design since 1945, has revealed five emerging trends that will shape Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry in 2024 and beyond. With the return of travel, consumer preferences and expectations have evolved as indicated by the increased demand for all things responsible yet purposeful. This heightened sense of self-awareness and personal ...
The Future of Hotel Design
Rob Sykes | June 1, 2017
by Rob Sykes As the global hospitality marketplace evolves and travelers' preferences shift, what are the future trends that hotel designers need to anticipate? And how can we be visionary in our approach to each and every assignment? Our industry constantly yearns for innovation, with each hotel brand and independent operator seeking ways in which they can differentiate themselves to gain their own unique space in a very crowded marketplace. However, 'out of the box' thinking must always be balanced with economic pragmatism. Ultimately, hotels, as a real estate asset class, are challenging. Any investment risk must be justified by the ...
Muriel Muirden of WATG Shares Top Travel and Hospitality Trends for 2017
WATG | November 17, 2016
WATG have been breaking ground in hotel design for over 70 years, designing some of the most innovative and award-winning destinations around the globe. With a finger firmly on the pulse, WATG Trend Forecaster Muriel Muirden has rounded up the top trends that will be shaping the travel and hospitality industry in 2017. For a more in-depth list of Muriel's trends and examples, please reach out to WATG@PurplePR.com. THE SIMPLE LIFE Barraged by social media and endless decisions, we are increasingly seeking a respite from the pressures of modern life. The hospitality sector is responding to this desire with a host of less-is-more models in...
