Hotels Are Coming Back Better and Stronger in 2022 With Smart Technologies
Smart glass creates unforgettable guest experiences. While tourism is expected to boom in 2022, the priorities of travelers have changed, and savvy managers are taking advantage of innovative smart technologies to make their hotels stand out from the competition. Smart glass solves many of the design challenges faced by modern hotels looking to capture travelers' attention and enhance safety.
NEW YORK, February 4, 2022 (Newswire.com) - One of the biggest trends in the hospitality industry right now is a push for high-tech design. In 2021, Smart Glass Country saw a 154% increase in smart glass orders from the hospitality industry and a 346 % increase in smart film orders, and further increases are expected throughout 2022.
Tourism is expected to make a roaring comeback in 2022. Flights and hotels will even exceed their pre-pandemic levels as people seek to make up for lost time. However, after years of fluctuating demand and continuing restrictions, hotels are forced to reposition themselves for a changed travel market.
Travellers are opting for hotels that offer extraordinary and novel experiences. This is especially true for the rising staycation market. Technologies like smart glass and smart film make it easier for the hotels to attract such travellers by providing them with the simple yet luxurious experience of convenience and comfort, all while imparting a lasting impression.
Smart glass goes from clear to frosted when powered on and off, providing instant privacy. The glass can be controlled contactlessly with a remote, wall switch, smartphone or voice command. This makes switchable glass a popular alternative to conventional curtains and blinds that not only gather dust, allergens and pathogens but are time-consuming to clean.
Smart film is applied to existing glass, transforming it into switchable glass, making it a popular choice for hotel managers looking to adapt their windows, walls and doors. Though smart glass remains the popular option for installation in new hotels, including insulated smart glass units and curved smart glass.
Many luxury hotels are using smart glass for interior applications to make their rooms look bigger and brighter. This includes installing smart film or glass on glass doors in bathrooms or between adjoining rooms divided by switchable glass partitions.
Other high-end hotels have enhanced their brand by embedding switchable logos or artistic designs into the glass to create stunning, dynamic displays in lobby and reception areas.
Smart glass gives common areas a modern edge and can be installed in wet environments such as spas and gyms to provide a simple yet sophisticated privacy solution.
As the demands of spaces change and technologies evolve, so must common architectural elements like glass. Get in touch with Smart Glass Country to discover how smart glass and film can be used to transform any hotel into a cutting-edge hospitality experience.
Source: Smart Glass Country