The World of Hospitality Issue 22 2017 | Page 8

8 the World Of Hospitality Herman Miller Hospitality by Herman Miller At Herman Miller, we know that people are the most important asset of any organisation, and none more so than in the hospitality industry, where the customer experience is of the upmost importance. The number of hotel rooms in Dubai is set to double by 2020 , making the hospitality industry one of the fastest growing in the world. And in Africa nine out of 10 business travellers stay in four or five-star hotels. This increase is to meet the demands of the global mobile workforce which is expected to grow from 1.45 billion to 1.87 billion by 2022 . But are these hotels creating spaces to support this travelling workforce? Are guests provided with the tools to satisfy their individual requirements, and are the meeting, conferencing and exhibition spaces appropriate for different groups and events? Today’s guests expect quality, comfort and style at each part of their hotel experience, from a welcoming lobby or lounge, comfortable bar or restaurant and vibrant café. For business travellers, this includes a fully functional, ergonomic workspace, either in their Website: wwwhermanmiller.com room or within an efficient business centre. With these expectations at the heart of each designs, Herman Miller can meet the demands of public areas, guest rooms, conference and meetings rooms. We bring people together to help businesses succeed in delivering work class facilities. For the hospitality sector, this translates into increased revenue, customer loyalty and repeat guests. All in all, a new and more engaging guest experience.