Hospitality Trends
Nowadays, there is much more to hotels than simply coordinating wall colors and furniture. Art has become a central focus for hoteliers due to its appeal to consumers and its ability to add personality to any room.
Art is a must in hotel. It puts the caliber of the property ahead of its competitors, and it finishes off the space, it is a necessity, as far as it gives the hotel credibility.
Even more credibility can be gained by hotels that stay on top of the hottest trends in art. The most trendy boutique hotels make art a priority in their design.
Trends in art can span the spectrum. Some of today’s top trends include original art and limited-edition prints that focus on color. Several experts in the art industry have watched a variety of hot colors emerge. Among the more coveted color palettes are:
Red Hot Red
Red has been a prominent color in art for several years, and its appeal shows no signs of stopping. Red makes a bold statement, tying in romance and the night life. The color makes vactioners think, "Hey ! We are away from home let’s enjoy our vacation."
White and Light
There is a move away from neutral to a palette that includes more whites and light colors. These colors are popular because they allow for the introduction of bright colors accents. The new neutrals have become the secondary pastels that provide the perfect setting for rich, spice-color accents.
Smaller gets better
Another trend that art experts are noticing in hotels is small art in greater quantities. A popular trend in home design is the grouping of several small images together, and the hotel industry has been adopting the idea.
The trend is definitely toward smaller sizes, 40 by 50 cm and down. This means more images can now be used in grouping in more areas. This has moved from the standard of two large matching images being hung over the bed and desk.
This trend evolve further into the grouping of small, square-shaped images. There are more squares lately as the rooms become smaller and mor box-like. The squares conform better with the room.
Many hotels are adopting unique print sizes, as well as using more prints per room. Competition from the boutique hotels has made the chain hotels to do the same. Both groups are experimenting with new sizes. They will take a smaller print and very creatively mat it to a larger size, or they will use more prints in a single frame. They are using smaller pieces on smaller walls. It is no longer just two horizontals over the beds.
| Breakfast is back | Spa Facilities | Big Spender’s Big Demands |
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The breakfast is fast regaining its popularity. Comfort food, eggs cooked to order, and healthy options with low in fat and high in protein and nutrition. French toast and waffles are a growing trend. New takes on breakfast basics, such as the Lemon Soufflé Pancakes, are becoming more and more popular. |
The hottest trend going in hotels is the spa, the more luxurious the spa, the happier the guest. Be it guests staying just the night, or for meeting, or just for the weekend, they all want to hit the spa, even if only for an hour at the end of the day. |
Luxury is back, guests are demanding luxury, first class amenities and added value in return for their money. Flat screen televisions, luxurious bath soaps, superior bed and bath linens, spa service, expectations are at their peek. |
| Hotel Trends 2010 |
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Restaurant Trends 2010 |
1. Immersive experiences such as farm stays and winery bootcamps 2. An emphasis on fine art as decor, rather than expensive (and perishable) flower arrangements. 3. More perks for loyalty program members. 4. Greater availability of quirky properties. (think airstream trailers coverted into hotel rooms). 5. The creation of more unique outdoor event venues (urban rooftop gardens, outdoor lobbies, outdoor workout veneus etc.) 6. Increased attention to making in-room workspaces functional and comfortable with extra desk outlets, ergonomic chairs and updated tech equipment. 7. Customized music playlists, pre-loaded digital picture frames and personalized inroom magazine selections designed to make repeat visitors feel at home. |
  
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1. Small foods on a stick will become more prevalent, whether they’re satayed, yakitori or twists on the traditional kebab. 2. Restaurants and art galleries are starting to merge, offering artistic food-focused events in an atmosphere decorated with high art. 3. Beer gardens, with their hardy grub and open-air environments, are expected to be hot in 2010. 4. Restaurants are focusing on creating experiences that will enhance the dining experience, such as dishes or sauces being prepared tableside and build your own desserts. 5. Buffets will be livened up with an international smorgasbord of sandwiches that run the gamut from Mexican tortas to India kati rolls and Scandinavian open faced sandwiches. 6. Happy hours no longer are limited to 4 to 6 p.m. Some are starting as early as 2.30 p.m. or goining as late as 7 pm. |