5 Ways the Hospitality Market is Evolving (4 OF 5)
Connected Togetherness. Millennials are driving the evolution of the hospitality market. And what do they want most? Connectivity! But we’re not just talking about internet service in the guest room- that’s a given. They also want to stay connected in spaces throughout a property alongside other guests and hoteliers are taking notice and designers are already a few years into designing-to-suit this trend. Think of airport lounges- multiple seating groups, no one making eye contact, just a cool environment and the buzz of social togetherness…
What does this mean for integrators? You can count on more technology like larger size screens in common spaces- that’s for sure. I recently visited a Renaissance property in Austin that had a 60” screen in the lobby with a gaming system setup for this exact purpose if you can believe it. This could also be a great environment for a solution like Listen Wi-Fi, a streaming audio solution which enables hotel guests to listen any of a property’s TVs using their own iPhone or Android device.
