May 2014 Vol . 48 , No . 4
features
|
® |
SPECIAL REPORT
Independents p20
The dark line separating branded hotels and independents has lightened considerably thanks to technological advances and demographic shifts . At the same time , branded hotels have recognized that resiliency and have created soft brands of their own .
|
Creating Hospitality AFFINITY Premium Porcelain |
||||||
F & B
Kitchen design p37
With hotels under increasing pressure to utilize and monetize even obscure spaces , F & B outlets are becoming increasingly public , and in many cases , kitchen design — complete with open , stylized spaces and specialized equipment — is front and center .
|
|||||||||
FEATURE
Timeshare p42
This US $ 6.9 billion industry has only 7 % to 10 % penetration in most markets , a broadening target market and great occupancy , which is why recessionary lessons learned about the upside of timeshare and fractional ownership are rewriting brands ’ development plans .
|
Attention ! New Series
Affinity – 70 attractive porcelain pieces that will win you over with their design and functionality .
|