November 17, 2015 by

Timeless Designs for the Modern Hotel Guest

Much has been said about the changing traveler and what he demands of the hotels in which he stays, whether he’s among the ranks of the millennial generation we talk about so much or is simply a savvy and well-travelled guest. What’s been addressed with less frequency is how designers can respond to these new demands and desires and implement them in the architecture of hotels. How can architects and designers create a space that a guest craves and then raves about on social media?

Jim Suggs, Associate Vice President in CallisonRTKL’s Dallas office, believes it all comes down to a few simple (but not necessarily easily achieved) principles of great design: creating a unique sense of place, creating memorable moments, and, just as importantly, designing hotels that perform. Read his recent article in Hotel Business Executive here.