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Smart Stays: Transforming Hospitality Through Technology Integration
By Rick Marencic and Janine Clifford The topic of artificial intelligence has saturated our culture, piquing curiosity about technology’s future impact on travel, media, and lifestyle. Society’s fascination with AI skirts the realm of science fiction in popular culture over the past 75 years; first published in 1950, Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot” speculates on the sentient qualities of robots.
Times to Remember
Summer is always a good time to “check in” with the hospitality industry (pun intended). And what we found when we did is that guests/patrons/ticket holders are on the hunt for experiences they can tell their grandkids about. Well, we found a few that offer up just that and definitely deserved some real estate in this issue. From Vegas to Doha and back over to upstate New York, they all had one thing in common: offering up an undeniable sense of place.
How Mobile Technology Leads to More Sustainable Hotels
Smart technology continues to be at the forefront of conversations, for hotel owners, customers, and designers alike, due to its ease-of-use for both guests and hotel staff and the possibilities it creates for an enhanced hotel experience. Successful hotel design includes offering a series of touchpoints throughout the property that create memorable experiences at arrival and check-in, in guestrooms, food and beverage areas, meeting spaces, and amenities such as spas and fitness centers.
Convenience and Speed: Smart Technologies, Mobile Devices, and Hospitality Design
05/11/2023 When planning and budgeting for new construction or renovations to existing facilities, it is best to incorporate mobile technology that enhances the overall guest experience. Rick Marencic, IIDA, NCIDQ, Design Principal at JCJ Architecture The discussion of smart technologies in the hospitality industry has become pervasive. But until recently, consistent applications have been inconsistent and elusive.
There Are Several Important Considerations When Designing Today’s Public Restrooms
Home Features Component The restroom embodies the essence of what designers do on a daily basis–crafting functional spaces that also are beautiful. To create a positive and uplifting experience in these heavily used public environments, interior designers must consider hygiene and safety components, prioritize resource conservation and low maintenance, and ensure these spaces are inclusive for all individuals.
How to Design Public Restrooms That Work for All
Strategies that address touchpoints, sustainability, and hygiene will meet occupant and manager expectations. Public restrooms pose a distinct challenge that embodies the essential goal of design: to create functional spaces in institutional and commercial facilities without sacrificing aesthetic quality. COVID-19 has accelerated the advancement of public restroom design across market sectors.
Five Design Features of Tomorrow’s Restrooms
Cleanliness, conservation, inclusivity, and other trends will influence future restroom design. Public restrooms pose a distinct challenge that embodies the essential goal of design: to create functional spaces without sacrificing aesthetic quality. COVID-19 has accelerated the advancement of public restroom design across market sectors. Public expectations for sanitation in facilities are at an all-time high, and customers are increasingly looking for a positive restroom experience.
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