Fatiha Babou, Dometic Group's Global Head of Hospitality, explores how the pandemic has recalibrated guest expectations, driving overall property and interior design trends as a result. By leveraging recent industry reports she illustrates the complex challenges at stake for hotel executives and professionals as well as the ample opportunities to creatively address such issues with strategic design choices and products. READ MORE

Today's hotels are catering to an increase in bleisure travelers by creating common areas that are a blend of co-working and gathering spaces. They are utilizing technology to remove the front desk and concierge stations, limit fixed POS terminals, and help staff focus more on guest service. While today's hotels may look a little different, they are providing beautiful settings supported by technology, and that helps them personalize experiences and encourage positive reviews. READ MORE

Spas will be crippled in the future by the growing labor issue that has mushroomed post-pandemic. How can spa design solve for this and build revenue producing facilities that are both good for the bottom line and appealing to the hotel spa consumer. READ MORE

Colleges are now investing in hotels tied to their campus missions: environments that embrace storytelling, promote culture and create an unforgettable experience. With greater flexibility than a typical flag-based model, these multi-functional venues highlight a school's unique identity and attributes, as well as providing a variety of uses. READ MORE

To attract guests and inspire repeat visits, hotels must deliver a unique sense of place that draws from cultural and historical precedents, the climate, and landscape conditions specific to the region. Leveraging regional design practices, we aim to create meaningful and emotionally resonant experiences for guests while positively impacting the environment and local communities. READ MORE