HotelsMag November-December 2021 | Page 103

Sullivan says 1 Hotel Toronto is anchored by its efforts to lessen environmental impact and use biophilia to promote wellness and resiliency . This , added to the increased desire for personal connection sparked by the pandemic , builds momentum for the wave of nature-oriented urban hotels on the horizon .
“ We all had a taste of disconnection this past year and a half , and crave the ability to touch , feel , smell , and see the distinct characteristics that make cities unique ,” Sullivan says . “ There ’ s a power now in the post-pandemic city , an electricity of live-ness and togetherness , which we can harness in the ways we design and build .”
Indoor and outdoor venues allow a versatile setting for meetings and celebrations