This year, we are celebrating 45 years in hospitality. All year long we are highlighting some key moments in our history, showcasing some of our incredible people, and putting the spotlight on some other leading names and businesses that make hospitality our home. Today, we are sharing the first in our Director Spotlight series. Our project directors are vital to …
Interview with a Designer: Lorraine Francis
What is your biggest inspiration when you’re designing, or where do you draw inspiration from? I’m deeply inspired by diverse cultures and traditions. I love learning unique story of place and seeking out unique experiences and adventures. What is your favorite thing to design? We recently launched our Cadiz Rug collection and that has brought me a lot of joy …
Interview with a Designer: Barbara Parker with Parker-Torres Design
This year, we’ve been focusing a lot on the concept of “Where Hospitality Begins” as a way to highlight the different areas of hospitality before guests arrive. As one of the top FF&E companies, we are proud to be a part of the process, but it is the designer that really is responsible for creating the atmosphere. Last week we …
Interview with a Designer: Therese Virserius of Virserius Studio
We’re back with another look inside the creative mind of a designer. Our theme of “Where Hospitality Begins” was created to showcase the sides of the hotel industry that really come together to bring the idea of hospitality to life and to the guests. As one of the top FF&E companies, we are proud to be a part of the …
Interview with a Designer: John Nelson of Looney & Associates
We’re back with another look inside the creative mind of a designer. Our theme of “Where Hospitality Begins” was created to showcase the sides of the hotel industry that really come together to bring the idea of hospitality to life and to the guests. As one of the top FF&E companies, we are proud to be a part of the …
Interview with a Designer: Cristi Moore of Gensler Atlanta
We’re back with another look inside the creative mind of a designer. Our theme of “Where Hospitality Begins” was created to showcase the sides of the hotel industry that really come together to bring the idea of hospitality to life and to the guests. As one of the top FF&E companies, we are proud to be a part of the …
Interview with Designer: Michelle Tran and Jacob Royster of HBA
Continuing with our series of interviews with interior designers, we are showcasing and breaking down the idea of “Where Hospitality Begins.” We believe that it encompasses all aspects of hospitality. This includes design, how the guests feel and interact with the hotel, and the impression left with both the service and design. It also includes how the different parts of …
Interview with a Designer: Sara Shalls
We have been embracing the idea of “Where Hospitality Begins” this year. We believe in hospitality, for that is what lies at the true heart of any adventure. And we believe that every part of a hotel adds to that experience. Of course a huge part of that comes from the design. We’ll be exploring that idea a lot more …