Working from home increases the flexibility of the office space, breaking away from the traditional cubicle structure to further one's mobility. Where the pandemic retroactively affected the ideas behind flexibility in hospitality spaces, contemporary architecture and design firms are evolving these concepts. Moving forward, guests should expect more seating and amenity options in the lobby and front of house areas. READ MORE

Given how people throughout Asia prefer to travel, creating a multi-generational holiday experience is the best approach when determining a resort's design in this part of the world. Hotel design catering for multi-generational travel is dependent on researching each age segment's preferences and determining the right blend of engaging recreational and dining experiences, underpinned by the right blend of facilities. READ MORE

While the Covid-19 pandemic has created many twists and turns there are some great enhancements it has made the hotel and resort property industry review including the outdoor spaces customers can enjoy. Becky Zimmermann and Jeff Zimmermann dissect new trends in outdoor spaces they are seeing in the projects they are working on across the globe. Learn about six outdoor design trends taking the spotlight. Read on… READ MORE

The heightened self-care focus of many in the continuing post Covid age, is where monumental opportunities lie for hospitality and wellness industries, and if we are wise, we will pivot and strive to add offerings and increase accessibility to our services in truly authentic new ways, with new thinking and daring innovation that reflects this new reality and not simply repackage the same old we have known thus far. READ MORE

Through thoughtful and intentional curation, Outrigger Hospitality Group has emerged as an industry leader in hotel design, creating the roadmap for cultural preservation and sustainability by following the call of its voyaging ancestors. As evident through an $80M transformation, Hawai'ian heritage remains top of mind for hosts and guests alike at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. READ MORE