Extended-stay hotels are becoming increasingly popular, with a growing number of guests preferring short-term housing over traditional weekend stays. Sustaining this popularity will require hoteliers and investors to refresh the perception of extended-stay lodging. How can they re-imagine the designs of these hotels to fulfill the new guest type's needs? READ MORE

The traditional indoor, 'big box,' shopping mall with sprawling parking lots and anchor stores has been waning for decades, inspiring new design strategies for reimagining shopping centers into multifaceted destinations that offer a sense of discovery, community, open-air experiences, and more. This article explores how carefully curated mixed-use destinations can set the tone for vibrant communities, especially in places undergoing growth and transformation. READ MORE

Public area design in the post-pandemic world has experienced a profound shift in form and function that was not prevalent pre-pandemic. Hotel planning for these new adaptable and flexible spaces requires a design that aligns with new metrics for success, but how do we ensure utilization that will drive revenues and capitalize on the changing demands of the hotel guest. READ MORE

Working remotely no longer means having to work from home. Due to technological advancements, workers are able to extend trips and work from their hotel. Hotel owners are making modifications to the hotel to account for these new travelers. The article walks through the areas of a hotel to explore ways to maximize the impact of this new market segment. READ MORE

A well-designed hotel has always been about functionality, not just aesthetics. Hospitality design continues to become more sophisticated, from customization and technology integration to sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and more recently, a focus on adaptation to hybrid work. Beyond the traditional work desk and flexible lobbies, a closer look at hotel spaces reveals design elements that accommodate remote workers seemingly everywhere. READ MORE