Lighting has always been an integral part of hospitality design and has never been more important—or more challenging—than it is today. Advances in technology allow for much more flexibility, just as hotels try to accommodate the changing demands of their guests. But with careful planning, these challenges can instead become opportunities to create unique and memorable guest experiences. While all parts of your hotel should feel cohesive, not all areas should have the same exact lighting. The lobby, restaurant, meeting and banquet rooms, corridors, hotel rooms and exterior spaces all have different purposes and different lighting needs. READ MORE

In this article we will discuss current trends and innovations in the application of wellness technology to hotel guestrooms. Drawing from examples of the Stay Well Program developed by Delos and wellness initiatives from several hotel companies, we will examine various features, devices and equipment in a guestroom that promote health and well-being. Lighting, acoustics and air purification are shown to be key to guestroom wellness. Advances in sleep science will be discussed along with new innovative products that promote sleep for hotel guests. Finally we will take a glimpse into the future of wellness technology in guestrooms. READ MORE

The American lifestyle generates one of the highest per capita emissions in the world. With nearly 40 percent of the world's energy being consumed by buildings, one of the quickest, most cost-effective ways to influence the U.S. carbon footprint is to reduce energy that escapes through leaky walls and windows. From the perspective of his 20-year career in the international window industry, Helmut Grohschaedl shares why uPVC windows are widely used in commercial buildings throughout Europe and how U.S. hotels have applied European window technology to reduce their energy costs. READ MORE

Sustainability programs in hospitality are growing, amid hotels seeking new technologies to enter their lobbies and guest rooms. Technology has evolved to provide multiple purposes. As hotels seek in-room entertainment and voice control amenities, these systems can in turn be used to manage the room's energy usage. Brands no longer have to invest just in sustainability as part of a brand initiative, it can be built into other systems to provide both guest experience and operational benefit. Layers of return on investment from these systems are encouraging adoption of better sustainability practices in-line with demand for new hotel technologies. READ MORE

Energy conservation usually isn't at the top of hotel executives' priority list for any number of reasons. Implementing an energy strategy is thought to be complicated and expensive. And there are always a host of other squeaky wheels that seem to pop up on the to-do list that take priority. It isn't for lack of trying, but for a lack of knowing that energy often takes a back seat to other issues. Shining a light on energy conservation as a process should help to eliminate some of your unknowns and move you to action. READ MORE