Although many of us are ready to see the pandemic fade in the rearview mirror, ongoing concerns about safety remain. Thoughtful design strategies can help put travelers' minds at ease while elevating the guest experience. A hotel executive and senior designer write about design trends for the near and long-term that keep guests safe without sacrificing warmth or luxury. READ MORE

Hotels have traditionally been designed for guest enjoyment and efficiency and now include new standards for safety and sanitation. Hotel designers are reconfiguring hotel spaces focusing on touchless interactions and high-quality environments for check-in, food and beverage ordering and more. Guest rooms, lobbies, restaurants, meeting rooms, and outdoor spaces are all being examined with consideration of guest service, safety, and sustainability. This article will review current and new trends in hotel design that embrace operations, guest service atmosphere, and marketing. READ MORE

The Curtis Hotel, located in downtown Denver, is known for intentional guest relations stemming from a creative and happy company culture. The lifestyle hotel seamlessly integrates an air of whimsical fun into all corners of the property through unique art installations, hyper-themed rooms and team members who are determined to give guests a memorable experience. READ MORE

The pandemic changed our outlook on travel and life in many instances. The impact on hospitality design super charged existing trends within the industry, providing for an accelerator environment which meant that designers had to quickly adapt to the new needs of visitors. As we redesign the world to accommodate transformative times, so too has the hospitality industry been transformed. READ MORE

As hotel occupancy rates rebound back to pre-2020 levels, the lasting effects of the pandemic have blurred the lines between home versus hospitality, work versus leisure. Here's how Mary Cook, founder and president of commercial interior design firm Mary Cook Associates, is seeing hotel design evolve to reflect the changing lifestyle preferences of today's business, leisure and so-called "bleisure" travelers. READ MORE