Much of what we’re seeing in restaurant, hotel and hospitality articles shares a common theme: people are seeking full experiences. Diners want more than just good food, and hotel guests want more than just a good rest. Curated for you, here’s our selection of articles that highlight what’s happening, from unique experiences in action, to face-to-face hospitality approaches, “shoebox” hotel rooms and more:
More Consumers are Seeking Dining Experiences Versus Just Meals – NRN
National Restaurant News looked at data from Yelp and SevenRooms and discovered an increase in diners seeking restaurants with integrated experiences and events. As people are becoming more selective with their spending, entertainment and exclusivity are being prioritized.
Why Americans Fell Out Of Love With The Hotel Minibar – CNBC (Video)
Shea Director of Design, Cori Kuechenmeister, spoke with CNBC about hotel minibar trends. While the piece details many factors leading to a decline in minibar usage, Cori noted changes to hotel design, including lobbies that blend together lounge, bar and restaurant spaces to encourage guests to get out of their rooms and into shared spaces.
Is the Restaurant Good? Or Does It Just Look Good? – The New York Times
This piece from The New York Times also covers guests’ prioritization of unique experiences – which majorly incudes quality design. Restaurateurs are finding new ways to build their brand around more than food. From custom design details and cool uniforms to striking lighting, guests want a fully curated vibe more than just good food (but that’s still important!).
Dirty Clothes, Clean Fun: These Laundromats Aren’t Just for Laundry – The New York Times
Speaking of unique experiences: The New York Times shares a look at laundromats doubling as a cafes and bars.
Food & Wine takes a look at two restaurants – one in New York and the other across the pond in London – and documents their common approach to hospitality: less tech, more human interaction. An old-fashioned approach, or is it the future of dining?
This New Restaurant Trend in the U.S. Makes Dining Out Feel Like a Dinner Party – Travel + Leisure
Similar to the two restaurants in the above F&W article, the restaurants in this Travel + Leisure piece are also focused more on the guest experience than “the traditional turnover-driven model of hospitality.” To achieve this, some small restaurants are centered around communal dinner-party-like meals. Others are using unique design to feel more like a friend’s living room than a commercial space, similar to our partners at Eloise.
The Cost of Building Today and Strategies to Manage it Upfront – Shea
In case you missed it – we’ve put together our own outlook on today’s commercial building costs and the trends we’re seeing. While not unique to just the hospitality industry, today’s costs are definitely something to be aware of when planning your next project. Plus, we share the strategies to help manage things upfront.
The Latest Trend in High-End Hotels? ‘Shoebox’ Rooms – The Wall Street Journal
Good news for solo travelers: more high-end hotels are offering luxury accommodation at budget-friendly prices, they’re just smaller in size. The single-occupancy rooms are “compact yet comfortable” and offer savings for travelers only needing a twin-sized bed but don’t want to sacrifice the style or amenities of upscale hotels. The Wall Street Journal takes a look.
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