Hospitality

Our hospitality design team brings global expertise in planning, architecture, interior design, and branding to projects across every scale to deliver award-winning designs that drive extraordinary guest experiences, brand loyalty, and lasting value.
Hard Rock Hellinikon Integrated Resort Greece rendering
Hard Rock Hellinikon Integrated Resort Greece, Hellinikon, Greece
Accommodations that are integrated into the community fabric — while delivering the convenience, value, and amenities that travelers want — are uniquely positioned to surpass guest expectations.
—Ana Ardon, Hospitality leader
Client Services
Our multidisciplinary hospitality team creates memorable guest experiences and branded workplace environments that empower staff.

Architecture

Our hospitality architects combine their deep industry expertise with emerging trends across other sectors, to craft memorable hospitality experiences. As a full-service firm, we bring global resources and exceptional talent to each hospitality project.

Interior Design

Gensler partners with leading global hotel brands and developers to redefine design experiences for guests as well as staff members. Our team of hospitality interior designers bring expertise in F&B, spa, wellness spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces, fitness clubs, and branded residences.

Master Planning

Based on methodical research and analysis, we plan for the complex balance of elements needed for projects to be successful, sustainable, and attractive while maximizing the effective use of the total asset. Drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of disciplines, our team delivers memorable experiences across all scales.

Brand

Our brand design teams are storytellers who create engaging experiences utilizing a holistic approach. By integrating interior design, communications, messaging, graphic design, signage, and wayfinding, we design hospitality environments that immerse people in a brand’s philosophy.

INSIGHTS
HOSPITALITY DESIGN TRENDS TO WATCH

Interest in “sustainable travel” is driving new hotel offerings.

In response to consumers and governments, sustainable travel is increasing. Guests are demanding sustainable options, such as locally sourced food and electric vehicle charging stations. Meanwhile, governments — such as in France, where short-haul domestic air travel was banned, or in Bhutan, which charges tourists a daily fee to offset overtourism — are implementing regulations to curb emissions.

 

Consumer demand is leading hotels to offer on-site health and wellness experiences.

In response to changing guest preferences, hotels and resorts have an opportunity to embrace health and wellness within their developments, becoming destinations that host and facilitate varied experiences, from nature retreats to yoga programs.

 

Hotels and resorts will blend entertainment, sports, and residential spaces into a single integrated experience.

Hotel operators are focusing more on immersive experiences and integrated resorts that merge live music, sports, entertainment, casinos, and residential components. These cross-industry synergies are driving hotel and resort stays as guests seek meaningful social connections and enriching experiences — whether on-site or outside the property.

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Design Forecast 2024
Design Forecast identifies the trends and design strategies that are shaping the future of the human experience and the built environment. We provide strategic advice, research, and projects from all 33 of Gensler’s practices to help clients prepare for transformational times.
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