Tim Schroeder, President and CEO of Duravit North America, explores how technology and design help shape the hotel guest experience. Focusing on his area of expertise, the bathroom, Schroeder shares insights on leveraging innovations in product development and materiality to offer guests an experience that evokes emotion and affords enhanced levels of trust and safety in the current and post-pandemic world. READ MORE

Remote work is only increasing. It's estimated that at least 16 percent of workers will be remote workers after the pandemic, according to Harvard Business School. When done right, a hotel can provide a lobby set up for the remote worker, including excellent customer service, delicious coffee, a place to spend the night, and an escape into leisure activities. READ MORE

STRs were inspired by the now limping WeWork model, using the master lease model to procure multiple properties at a time. However, the catch is that those companies are now bound to pay rent to a landlord regardless of bookings. In the current situation our world is in, STRs must rethink their approach to keeping a consistent flow of tenants. READ MORE

As we look at the evolution of the hotel throughout the last century, technology played an integral role in the growth of the industry. Not only does technology drive occupancy, but the role of technology as an amenity has revolutionized design. The new smart hotel leverages the latest innovations to cater to every guest, bringing a world of new possibilities to the future of hospitality. READ MORE

With hotel room lifecycles expected to shorten, it will be more important than ever for properties to stay operational and maintain a high-quality guest experience while renovating. There are several ways that hotels can continue to generate revenue while enhancing their value - especially when taking advantage of current lower level occupancies - from pre-planning to mitigate potential disturbances to establishing effective construction approaches. READ MORE