The Future of Hotel Design Built on Digital Nomads
By Paige Harris, Vice President of Architecture & Design As telecommuting and the digital nomad way of life continue to grow in popularity, the hotel industry is facing significant changes in order to keep up with the new style of working sparked by the pandemic. Though hardly anyone is grateful for the pandemic, plenty of […]
What’s Trending in Hotel Design as We Move Into 2023
By Paige Harris, Director of Design and Development for Valor Hospitality Partners Travel has begun to return to pre-pandemic levels this summer, with airports seeing a surge in traffic and hotels across the country staying fully booked. The hospitality industry faced a massive shift when the pandemic hit, bringing forth new methods and motivators once […]
Valor Hospitality’s Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2021
Many changes are around the corner for the upcoming year, especially for the hospitality industry. Between the optimism about a COVID-19 vaccine and fluctuations in the marketplace, it’s difficult to gauge how the cards will unfold next year. As a leader in the industry, Valor Hospitality Partners got together with our CEO, Euan McGlashan, to […]
Prioritizing Weddings as Part of Your Recovery Plan
The pandemic has been incredibly disruptive on many fronts, including weddings. However, it’s an arm of the hospitality industry that is poised to rebound faster than others. With 21% of couples having postponed their wedding to later in 2020 and 41.5% opting to move their wedding to 2021, hotels will soon start seeing an influx […]
Rethinking Hotel Operations Post-Pandemic
As guests return, hotels are facing new challenges. Guests have different priorities and expectations for their stay, and hotels might continue to see low levels of occupancy as the hospitality industry continues its post-pandemic recovery. This new situation requires a plan that encompasses cleanliness and a new guest experience based on different segments. Staff and […]
The Future of Hotel Design
As the world mitigates these unprecedented times in the face of COVID-19, the future is sure to hold some intriguing changes for the hospitality industry. While some traditional high-touch hotel practices like buffet breakfasts and minibars may be put to rest, new and innovative features will take their place. As hotels ramp up their efforts […]
A New Era of Smart Hotels
As smart technology takes hold in our homes, we become accustomed to remotely controlling our home’s air temperature, lighting, security systems, and entertainment through mobile devices. This has allowed a seamless transition to smart hotel technologies. Hotels have always tried to reproduce what we have come to expect at home – and then enhance it. […]
Make The Most of Bleisure Travel With Home* Suite Hotels
Today’s workaholic culture requires entrepreneurs and business travelers to get creative when it comes to scheduling their leisure time. Business travel remains a prominent aspect of North American corporate culture, and frequent business travelers are increasingly expressing interest in expanding their work trips for pleasure. As a result, bleisure hotels are on the rise, and […]
Excitement Builds for Summer 2019 Opening of The Harpeth Hotel
The Harpeth Hotel has been referred to as “one of the most anticipated developments” for the quaint and charming city of Franklin, Tennessee. Set to open downtown in summer of 2019, The Harpeth is bringing a whole new level of opportunity and excitement to the already remarkable atmosphere in Harpeth Square. What’s to Love About […]