JO&JOE Moves in With IKEA at Vienna West Station
JO&JOE | August 28, 2019
Why Historic Buildings Make Great Hotels
JLL Real Views | June 27, 2019
Design Trends
Marriott International Announces Robust Growth Across the Caribbean and Latin America in 2023
Marriott International | February 26, 2024
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Radical Innovation Competition, Produced by The Hardy Group Announces the 2023 Finalists – Vote Now
Radical Innovation | October 6, 2023
ATLANTA, GA, October 6, 2023 – Radical Innovation, conceptualized in 2006 by The Hardy Group, is an annual award competition that has been shifting the norm in the global hospitality industry, by recognizing excellence in design, architecture, travel, and products. The initiative challenges creative thinkers and design visionaries at the professional and student level to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of hospitality. Radical Innovation is pleased to announce that voting is officially open for the 17th annual competition. Radical Innovation collected over 100 entries split amongst the four categories: Professional Pro...
Renovation Trends: Stylish, Custom & Connected
George Rendell | October 3, 2023
Keeping 2023 property improvement (plan) projects on target requires creative procurement, realistic scheduling, and wherever possible, going local By George Rendell After working in the hotel industry for more than 40 years and in design and construction for the past 22 years, I’ve learned to expect the vagaries of every hotel renovation project. But the industry has moved into a new, even more challenging era when it comes to renovation. Higher guest expectations, elevated brand requirements, labor issues and supply-chain challenges have changed the way we budget and undertake every new project. Brand proliferation alone demands...
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 ...
Checking In: Trends Shaping the Evolution of Guest Room Design
David Tracz | June 30, 2023
ByDavid Tracz People travel for many different reasons—whether it's a business meeting, family reunion, or personal getaway, travelers should be met with accommodations that meet their ever-evolving needs, no matter the occasion. Beyond the make-your-own-waffle station and 24-hour pool, hotels are increasingly rethinking guestroom design, particularly focused on how to maximize the impact of these small spaces to enhance the overall stay of each traveler. By reformatting guest rooms, hotels are evolving to be more conducive to today’s standards of comfort, flexibility and personalization. Versatile Spaces The largest challenge of...
A Breath of Fresh Air for Luxury Hotels
PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management | January 18, 2023
Trees, potted plants and “green walls” may not be conventional forms of interior design, but with growing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly hospitality, hotels are upping their efforts to incorporate “green atmospherics” into their indoor spaces. Whilst people’s behaviour is known to be shaped by their physical surroundings, the specific effects of living plants, scent, air quality, natural light and green spaces are not yet known. Focusing on the luxury hotel sector, Professor Jin-Soo Lee of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and co-researchers explored the influence of vari...
Courtyard By Marriott Santo Domingo Reopens Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Courtyard by Marriott | April 13, 2022
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – April 13, 2022 – Nestled in the heart of Santo Domingo’s financial district, Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo announces its reopening following a comprehensive renovation of public areas and guest rooms which now offer flexibility to work, gather and relax. With an investment of approximately $5 million by developer SH Group dedicated to the construction of large complexes, this renovation has prepared the property to exceed guest and visitor expectations. It also reinforces the developer’s partnership with Marriott International, which together have launched and operated several properties i...
Travel + Leisure Announces the It List of Best New Hotels 2022
TRAVEL + LEISURE | April 12, 2022
NEW YORK, NY - April 12, 2022 - Dotdash Meredith's Travel + Leisure names the 100 most unforgettable new and reimagined properties in 35 countries around the world in its 17th annual It List of best new hotels, announced today. The Travel + Leisure 2022 It List of the most exciting hotel and resort openings of the past year, including 35 properties in the United States, is featured now on www.travelandleisure.com/it-list and in the May issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands April 22. Jacqui Gifford, Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure, said, "The hotels on this year's It List represent 100 reasons to travel now, from luxury escap...
Generation Hashtag Will Be a Key Driver for Niche Tourism Growth Driven by Experience Economy
GlobalData | February 7, 2022
According to GlobalData’s recently published report, ‘Niche Tourism, 2022 Update – Thematic Research’, demand for niche tourism holidays and experiences is growing among Generation Hashtag (defined as people born between 1991 and 2005). Craig Bradley, Associate Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Generation Hashtag is a driving force behind the experience economy, which is defined as an economy in which goods and services are sold by emphasizing the personal effect they have on people’s lives. As such, it is closely linked with niche tourism due to the broad range of personalized excursions and exp...
The Herald of a Las Vegas Renaissance With Resorts World
Larry and Adam Mogelonsky | August 18, 2021
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky There are big hotel projects and then there are even bigger projects. Resorts World Las Vegas tops even that threshold. Just imagine a project covering 88 acres, over 3,000 guestrooms, three separate hotel marques (Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords), five pool experiences, a massive spa, 40 restaurants and bars and gaming, with a total investment of over $4.3 billion. And, for good measure, add in constructing this through the COVID pandemic! I was honored that Max Tappeiner, Senior Vice President of Operations at Resorts World Las Vegas, had time for a video call just shortly after opening. It was clear from th...
2021 Design Trends for Commercial Buildings Shaped by COVID-19
Cicero Construction Group | January 4, 2021
PLAINFIELD, IL, JANUARY 4, 2021 -- Predicting design trends for the commercial building industry can be difficult in the most reliable of times, but following 2020, a year of widespread uncertainty, planning ahead has become more complicated than ever before. Despite this uncertainty, Cicero Construction Group has gathered trend insights to assist building owners in their renovation planning for 2021 and beyond. While the word “trend” may imply short-lived, many of these new ideas being driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as touchless tech, in-room fitness and enhanced HVAC systems, are likely here to stay. PHYSICAL DISTANCING: ...
Hotel Concept Handbook: Developing a Compelling Hotel Concept
Hospitality Insights | April 29, 2020
By Youri Sawerschel The hospitality industry is anything but dull. Each year brings with it a bounty of exciting destinations, revolutionary new hotels and glamorous renovations. But whereas the challenges of the previous 20 years were mainly tied to one overarching paradigm shift – digitization – the decade ahead brings with it a number of industry disrupting trends and events that are changing what it means to be a hotelier. Beyond traditional amenities 10 years ago, hoteliers were still wondering if they should invest in in-room Wi-Fi (yes) and charge guests extra for the service (no). What has them biting their nails now is wheth...
Saving on Utility Bills in Hotels
Sam Reed | December 18, 2019
There are close to 50,000 hotels and motels in the United States, and they spend around 6 percent of their operating costs on energy each year, according to Energy Star. Most of that is used for lighting and climate control. Because hotels and motels operate 24 hours per day, those two things run almost constantly. Making a few energy-efficient changes can make a big difference. Energy consumption at hotels also accounts for 60 percent of its carbon footprint. Upgrade your lighting Most of the changes to lighting can be done inexpensively while cutting a hotel’s energy bill by as much as 20 percent, according to Carbon Trust. Car...
JO&JOE Moves in With IKEA at Vienna West Station
JO&JOE | August 28, 2019
August 28, 2019 -- Preparations for the development of the new City IKEA at Westbahnhof station are progressing rapidly. Construction work on the seven-story building will commence in January 2020, and is scheduled for completion in 2021. The new hospitality offering is a perfect match for the innovative IKEA concept: the two upper floors of the building will contain an Open House by JO&JOE. Offering 345 beds, the JO&JOE location in Vienna will feature a fully integrated restaurant and bar on the rooftop as well as distinct JO&JOE event programming. After openings in Paris and Hossegor and with seven signed projects, this is...
Why Historic Buildings Make Great Hotels
JLL Real Views | June 27, 2019
The UK’s rich history is a major draw for visitors – and the chance to stay in castles where former kings resided, or country homes fit for a Jane Austin novel, is the type of experience that resonates with many. Growing numbers of historic buildings in the UK are now enjoying a second life as high-end and mid-range hotels. Former mansion Cliveden House, near Windsor, was once home to royalty while Roch Castle, in Wales, has been given a boutique-style makeover and Solent Forts, near Portsmouth, offers an off-shore stay with a difference at former sea-based defences. For visitors, it’s all about the prestige of staying at a destin...
How France’s Hotels Are Rethinking Style and Space
JLL Real Views | March 26, 2019
Design has long been important to the hotel industry as a way to attract new guests and turn them into repeat visitors. In recent years, however, new brands to the market have raised the design standards to stand out from the crowd and win over a new generation of traveller looking for unique experiences. Faced with these new norms and higher guest expectations, long-standing establishments and big chains across France are rethinking how they use their space, as well as the look and feel of the hotel itself. "The idea is to break with established design codes, to deconstruct old styles and reconstruct them in a modern way to create vibr...
How Luxury Hotels Can Co-Design for Suite Success
Karen Loynaz | January 14, 2019
By Karen Loynaz, MPS in Global Hospitality Leadership, Georgetown University Gregg Rockett, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Masters in Global Hospitality, contributed to this article Imagine walking into a hotel room designed by your favorite fashion brand, everything from the curtains to the bed linens emulates the brand perfectly. How much would you pay to sleep with your favorite brand? Leaders of luxury including Coco Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Bottega Veneta are now partnering with luxury hotels around the world to co-design fashion-forward hotel suites. Much like the hefty price-tag of a fresh-off-the runway des...
What Are the Top Hotel Designs for 2019?
Cicero's Development Corporation | January 4, 2019
PLAINFIELD, IL, JANUARY 4, 2019 -- New Year is the perfect time to check-in on hotel design trends. While some of these trends may only create ripples, others will set off tidal waves. Taken as a whole, these trends underscore that hotel design is no longer the simple task of creating a nice place to stay; it is a science of fashioning a truly distinctive guest experience that flows seamlessly from check-in to sleeping, to working, to dining, to entertainment. According to Cicero's Development, one of the country's leading renovation contractors for the hospitatlity industry, here are six hotel trends emerging on the scene that ...
Be Inspired By Hotel Interior Design Trends 2018
Kacey Bradley | September 22, 2017
By Kacey Bradley Domestic interior design gets all of the attention, but we know better: the hotel industry has its own scene that's just as exciting and ever changing. As such, it's up to hospitality professionals and hotel owners to keep tabs on design trends and, in the process, wow clients with modern updates and fresh décor choices. To make that task a bit easier, we've gathered the following list of five of the industry's soon-to-be trending design tips. Get ahead so that, by the time 2018 rolls around, your accommodation exudes the modernity that you and your customers seek. 1. Don't Be Afraid of Brights Many interior d...
