“Hybrid hospitality is stacking different business models on one square metre in order to use resources far more efficiently and to reduce unused capacity”
The open plan office has been the favourite layout for designers and companies for some time. Not only does it make sense for space planning, it encourages teamwork and collaboration. However, this can be to the detriment of noise levels. The explosion in the use of video conferencing has created a new dimension to this challenge. Having a Zoom call in an open plan office is never a popular decision.
Research suggests that noise and distraction impacts wellness, productivity and even financial performance, yet executives aren’t doing enough to address the problem.
In the Oxford Economics study, 63 percent of employees said they lack quiet space for focused work, which has a negative effect on their productivity, satisfaction and wellbeing. Indeed, employees in the noisiest office environments are more likely to say they may leave their job in the next six months.
96 percent of executives see employee productivity as critical to their financial performance, yet just 40 percent understood the link between noise, distraction and productivity.
Artome M10 is a movable, installation-free smart furniture solution for presentation and video-conferencing, with the bonus of a built-in sound system. Artome redesigns the audio-visual experience by providing an all-in-one solution that combines high technology with beautiful design. Post-Covid we are experiencing a huge shift in the hospitality industry. Artome provides the flexibility to support the changing needs of hotels, allowing hotels to multi-purpose their spaces; from ad hoc conference facilities, to hosting evening classes, to party venues. All installation free and with no fuss.
The open plan office has been the favourite layout for designers and companies for some time. Not only does it make sense for space planning, it encourages teamwork and collaboration. However, this can be to the detriment of noise levels. The explosion in the use of video conferencing has created a new dimension to this challenge. Having a Zoom call in an open plan office is never a popular decision.
Research suggests that noise and distraction impacts wellness, productivity and even financial performance, yet executives aren’t doing enough to address the problem.
In the Oxford Economics study, 63 percent of employees said they lack quiet space for focused work, which has a negative effect on their productivity, satisfaction and wellbeing. Indeed, employees in the noisiest office environments are more likely to say they may leave their job in the next six months.
96 percent of executives see employee productivity as critical to their financial performance, yet just 40 percent understood the link between noise, distraction and productivity.
Tablebed transforms from a table or desk to a bed in just ten seconds, making it the perfect solution for hotels and Airbnb hosts who wish to maximise their space and keep things flexible. By keeping the spare bed in the room disguised as a desk, this saves hotels house-keeping time involved in retrieving spare beds.
Some Tablebed hotel clients are doubling up their spare bedroom capacity as meeting rooms or co-working spaces with Tablebed double which provides a table for 6 people. Then, when the sleeping capacity is needed again, the rooms are returned into double bedrooms.
The open plan office has been the favourite layout for designers and companies for some time. Not only does it make sense for space planning, it encourages teamwork and collaboration. However, this can be to the detriment of noise levels. The explosion in the use of video conferencing has created a new dimension to this challenge. Having a Zoom call in an open plan office is never a popular decision.
Research suggests that noise and distraction impacts wellness, productivity and even financial performance, yet executives aren’t doing enough to address the problem.
In the Oxford Economics study, 63 percent of employees said they lack quiet space for focused work, which has a negative effect on their productivity, satisfaction and wellbeing. Indeed, employees in the noisiest office environments are more likely to say they may leave their job in the next six months.
96 percent of executives see employee productivity as critical to their financial performance, yet just 40 percent understood the link between noise, distraction and productivity.
Many hotels have large lobbies and other spaces which could be utilised for new revenue streams. Welltek has enabled controlled access to soundproof phone booths and meeting rooms for hotel guests and non-residents. In a recent case study with a large coffee shop chain, most of the phone booths were booked for first interviews which predominantly take place online. City centre hotels in particular can take advantage of their location, where users can book a pod to interview or meet in privacy during their lunch breaks.
The open plan office has been the favourite layout for designers and companies for some time. Not only does it make sense for space planning, it encourages teamwork and collaboration. However, this can be to the detriment of noise levels. The explosion in the use of video conferencing has created a new dimension to this challenge. Having a Zoom call in an open plan office is never a popular decision.
Research suggests that noise and distraction impacts wellness, productivity and even financial performance, yet executives aren’t doing enough to address the problem.
In the Oxford Economics study, 63 percent of employees said they lack quiet space for focused work, which has a negative effect on their productivity, satisfaction and wellbeing. Indeed, employees in the noisiest office environments are more likely to say they may leave their job in the next six months.
96 percent of executives see employee productivity as critical to their financial performance, yet just 40 percent understood the link between noise, distraction and productivity.
Conference facilities are often located in spaces where natural light is lacking or non-existent. This is fine for short periods, but humans are not designed to go without natural light for long periods during the day. It affects the circadian rhythm, which in turn impacts sleep, mood, memory and even our mental health. Welltek brings the benefits of nature-inspired lighting to fit any size interior. Light Cognitive skylights and light panels recreate natural light in indoor spaces. Thus, allowing spaces to be multi-purposed from conference facilities one day to exhibition spaces, dining rooms or yoga classes the next.
Post-Covid, when RevPAR* is still recovering there is a greater need for hotels to offer a variety of services to both overnight and day visitors as well as local people. This has coined the phrase “Hybrid Hotel”. Successful Hybrid hotels can then carve out new roles as the community hubs within their cities and neighbourhoods.
*RevPAR is Revenue generated per available room.
