New Hotel Merrydelle Coming to Downtown Jacksonville with Colletta Restaurant

In collaboration with The Trump Organization, Biograpi Living, Archi Group, The Sapir Organization, Blox Group and Finvest Georgia announce the development of Trump Tower Tbilisi.

Most outdoor dining sets look beautiful in catalogs… But struggle in real hospitality use. Sun exposure. Constant guest turnover. Daily cleaning and heavy use. That’s where design alone is not enough. The Petran Dining Set is built for luxury hospitality spaces where durability and elegance must coexist: • Strong materials designed for long-term outdoor use • Stable structure for high-traffic dining areas • Refined design that fits premium hotel aesthetics Because in luxury resorts and hotels, a dining set is not just furniture — it’s part of the guest experience. 💬 What do you prioritize more in outdoor dining areas: long-term durability or visual design impact?

**Outdoor spaces are now one of the top three factors in hotel guest satisfaction scores.** That's not an opinion. It's showing up consistently in hospitality research and guest review data. Guests are paying more attention to how outdoor areas look and feel than they were five years ago. Pool decks, alfresco dining areas, rooftop terraces, garden lounges. These spaces are being photographed, reviewed, and shared. A tired outdoor space doesn't just affect comfort. It affects your online reputation. The hotels investing in quality outdoor furniture aren't just doing it for aesthetics. They're protecting their review scores and their rate positioning. If your outdoor spaces haven't been updated in the last few years, it's worth a conversation. Sunset Commercial. Premium outdoor furniture for hospitality across Australia. https://lnkd.in/gF9-89VM #HotelDesign #GuestExperience #HospitalityFurniture #SunsetCommercial

Design with intent. Not for style. Too many hotel F&B spaces are designed to match the brand flag. To fit with the lobby. To look the part. But here's the problem: Style without substance doesn't connect. Think about the best restaurants on the high street. They're not designed for aesthetics. They're designed around a concept. A purpose. An ideal guest. Every decision — the lighting, the materials, the flow — serves the experience. Now think about most hotel restaurants. Designed to complement the hotel. Designed to tick a brand box. Designed to look good in a brochure. But designed for who, exactly? I always say F&B should be a hotel's sibling. Not its identical twin. It needs its own identity. Its own purpose. Its own reason to exist beyond "we needed a restaurant." When you dilute a concept with style over substance, you lose the thing guests actually want: Connection. People don't just want good food and drink. They want to feel something. The space is one of your biggest opportunities to evoke the senses. To create a moment before a single plate hits the table. But that only happens when you design with intent. For the concept. For the guest. For the feeling you want to create. Not for the hotel. What's a space that made you feel something the moment you walked in? 👇🏻

City of Naples Council approves the site plan for the dual-branded luxury hotel, where #MHKArchitecture will lead the design in Naples, Florida. Read more: #HotelDesign #DualBrandedHotel #NaplesHotel

In hospitality, comfort is remembered just as much as design. The right outdoor shading doesn’t just protect guests from the sun, it shapes the entire experience. From poolside lounges to beachfront dining, every detail contributes to how a space feels. At Shade & Style, we believe outdoor spaces should combine functionality, durability, and refined aesthetics that elevate the guest journey. What’s one outdoor feature you think guests notice the most at a hotel or resort? #Thailand #HospitalityThailand #ResortsThailand

Midtown East is redefining luxury living, transforming from a business stronghold into a destination where five-star experiences shape daily life. 🌇 This isn’t just a subtle shift, it’s a full-scale repositioning that’s hard to miss for anyone watching New York City’s high-end market. New developments are pairing elevated hospitality with private residences, as seen in the Mandarin Oriental Residences, where amenities like in-home dining from a Michelin-starred chef and exclusive spa access blur the line between home and hotel. 🥂 Boutique dining concepts, carefully curated interiors, and personal concierge services now set the tone for living in this neighborhood. With renowned institutions investing in the area and recent building launches focused on luxury details, like private butlers, designer furnishings, and even partnerships with iconic retailers, the appeal of Midtown East has expanded well beyond workday routines. The push to widen sidewalks and add landscaping, along with proximity to Grand Central and a limited residential pipeline, has only strengthened its long-term appeal. For anyone considering listing or purchasing a home in this evolving district, understanding how leisure and residential demand now intersect is critical. 🏙️ Do you see Midtown East more as a leisure destination today, or is its business legacy still front and center in your experience? Would love to hear how this shift shapes your view of the neighborhood.

Smart dining spaces are redefining how people gather—blending technology, comfort, and hospitality experience 🍽️✨ An electric dining table is no longer just furniture; it’s part of modern dining systems for both home and commercial use. • Smart rotation system → supports smooth serving flow in family & banquet settings • Silent motor design → keeps dining atmosphere calm and refined • Sintered stone surface + solid wood detailing → durable, heat-resistant, and visually balanced • Steel frame base → stable support for high-frequency use environments • Application scenarios → restaurants, hotels, private villas, and business dining spaces 💡 Industry insight: Hospitality design is shifting toward “interactive dining” where movement, flow, and guest experience matter as much as aesthetics. If you're exploring next-generation dining solutions for commercial projects, this is a direction worth considering. 🌐 www.tianchengfurniture.com 📞 +86 158 6918 4708 #tianchengintelligentfurniture #electricdiningtable #smartfurniture #hospitalitydesign #restaurantfurniture #interiordesign #commercialfurniture #b2bfurniture #modernliving #furnituresolutions

Project Watch: The Raleigh (Rosewood Residences & Hotel), Miami Beach Most hospitality developments still separate hotel, residential, and lifestyle components. This one is being reassembled as a single vision. With new details and momentum announced this week, the redevelopment of the historic Raleigh Hotel site in Miami Beach is moving forward as a Rosewood-led project combining hotel, residences, and public-facing experiences. At the center: – Rosewood hotel – branded residences – restored historic elements of the Raleigh – integrated beach club and amenities All designed to function as one cohesive environment, not layered pieces. What makes this worth watching isn’t just the location. It’s the level of alignment behind it. The team reflects that: SHVO (developer) Rosewood Hotels & Resorts (brand + operator) Peter Marino (architecture + design oversight) Kobi Karp Architecture (architect of record) There’s a clear intention to preserve identity while elevating the experience around it: – restoration, not replacement – design continuity across hotel and residential – lifestyle programming built into the core concept Feels like a continued signal of where high-end hospitality is heading: less about building something new, more about reimagining something iconic as a fully integrated experience.

Greg Keffer, AIA, former partner at Rockwell Group, has launched architecture and design practice Keffer Studio. #HotelBusiness https://lnkd.in/ejwmnz8x #hoteldesign #hotelarchitects #hotels #hotelindustry #hotelnews #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitynews #lodging #hotelsandresorts