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Hospitality Industry Technology Trends in Modern Hotel Room Design

Stepping into a hotel room today is about more than just a place to rest – it’s about experiencing a space that feels modern, intuitive, and thoughtfully designed. Hospitality industry technology trends are reshaping guest expectations, transforming hotel rooms into places where smart furniture and innovative design work together to create seamless comfort.

5 Hospitality Design/Management Failures to Avoid in 2025

You’ve likely experienced failure before. Very few professionals in the hospitality industry reach the pinnacle of success without falling flat along the journey, despite their best efforts.

The best way to avoid repeating hotel management failures is to learn from them. At the same time, staying ahead of 2025's hospitality design trends can help you manage the current with ease (instead of swimming up a waterfall).

What are we getting at? These days, hospitality design management requires thinking beyond the numbers.

Manufacturer’s Perspective: Aligning Hotel FF&E Cost with ROI

Consider this true story: A couple in their 60s booked a room at an upscale hotel operating under an internationally recognized brand. During their stay, the husband tried to set up his laptop on the desk. He searched for an outlet, typically found in the desk lamp's base, but only found a USB port.

Unfortunately, his laptop’s power cord wasn’t compatible with USB charging. So, the hunt for electricity continued until he had to crawl under the desk to find an outlet.

What’s the takeaway? It’s not that hotel rooms should eliminate USB ports.

5 Hospitality Furniture Specs to Ask Your Manufacturer About

Selecting guest room furniture can be challenging, no matter what style you go with. Finding pieces that not only align with your desired aesthetic but also resonate with your guests. 

However, selecting the right furniture hinges on understanding hospitality furniture specifications.

Hotel Furniture Design Trends | Meeting Your Guests Where They Are

There’s an interesting dichotomy when it comes to the experience you’re trying to offer guests at your hotel. 

8 Hotel Technology Trends Guests Want at Their Fingertips

Let’s start with WiFi. Joking aside, if you haven’t completed that step yet (and your hotel’s not a bonafide nature retreat) you’re about a decade behind the curve.

Guest-centric hotel technology trends today are more complex than ever before. They may require pricey initial investments for hoteliers, but the financial rewards are vast.

Lower Hotel Utility Costs With Modern Technology

You may have the most sought after hotel, in the most desirable neighborhood, selling out rooms night-after-night. And while your profits are fruitful you may want to spend the time to review your current utility costs and potential cost-saving options.

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Looking Ahead to 2019 Hotel Design

When looking ahead to your hotel design in the coming year, it's important to remember that markets are constantly changing. You can't rely on what your company has done before.

Your guests' tastes, wants and needs are evolving, and last year's high-end amenities are next year's expected details. 

BDNY Fair 2018: All About FORMA

The annual Boutique Design Trade Fair in New York City is one of our favorite shows to attend every year. This year’s BDNY fair had double the traffic of previous years, making it the can’t miss event of the boutique hotel industry.

BDNY has always been a favorite of ours not only because we get the chance to see new products and designs from other industry members, but we love the chance to display new designs of our own.

This year our booth was titled FORMA,which means “Form” in Italian. We focused on appealing to today’s jet setting travelers through functional, modern design.